Tile niche with black granite mantle and flat panel TV

Detail of tile niche and granite mantle, with lower corner of new ultra hi-def TV on the right. Simulated wood-grain tile is from Italy and is 8" high x 48" long. Vertical metal edging hides the tile edges. Granite mantle helps to deflect heat from the fireplace away from the TV. Granite is "Absolute Black", 2cm thickness. Tile installation is by Matt Grennan Designs.