A great way to make a wall more of a feature, ie: TV wall, is with art. Btw, I think your other art is a bit too high.

is it gas or electric?

It is definitely too high, I will paint then fix it.

Gas (not even a chimney!)

can you paint the surround, that looks all black?

Looks like you've done a pretty good job of changing the focus to the TV.

Yes, move the sofa back a bit. Consider putting a collection of candle sticks with candles of varying heights inside the fireplace. And as suggested, remove the console. Too crowded looking as it is.

The couch is back as far as it can go without blocking the entry to a hallway. It is definitely a large sectional in a small room.

I will turn the rug. How should I have it under furniture (front feet on, etc)

There is no console table behind the sofa

I do use you use that door. I would really like matching drapes for both sides can I hang them almost at the ceiling?

What looks like a console table is actually the kitchen peninsula. I took the photo from the dining area.

If you don't use the fireplace, cover it up:
1. Remove the trim, including the top ledge
2. Dry wall over the fireplace opening
3. Paint to match the wall

If this is too much work for you, then:
1. Remove the mirror on top of the fireplace. This adds attention to something you don't want to add attention to.
2. Paint the trim around the fireplace a lighter shade of the wall color. Don't paint it exactly the same as the walls. This will look odd.

@flairlighting paint the metal around the fireplace? I can do anything. I'll even tile it if u recommend it!

I have always loved when people put plants/candles/logs/baskets in the fireplace.

@quercus2 if this was my home forever I would. However I have to remember I will likely move in 4 years or less and the fireplace would be a selling point.

I will definitely look into making the fireplace blend in more (camouflage it into the wall)

@quercus2 if this was my home forever I would. However I have to remember I will likely move in 4 years or less and the fireplace would be a selling point.

I will definitely look into making the fireplace blend in more (camouflage it into the wall)

I am going paint the room, looking for a warmer creamy color in these palettes

okay! not sure why you want to hide it....embrace it!! put the tv above it! leave enough room on the mantel for accents as well! turn the sofa so your backs not facing kitchen! leave the current tv stand where it is. use this piece as a credenza hang a nice mirror add some lamps and accents!

Agree with painting the room a lighter color. As it is now, two different and very dark colors make the room appear smaller and more chopped up. I would put the couch against the wall across from the fireplace and place the TV above the mantel. Keep the dog.

At LEAST remove the mirror!

Universal Khaki for your new paint. Is this a sectional or a sofa and love with built-in loungers? Couldn't find the earlier post you referenced to see them clearly. I'm thinking the TV set up might work on the wall opposite the FP, but depends on the config of the sofas. Meanwhile, the art opposite the FP needs to be lowered so the bottoms are 5" above whatever piece is on that wall.

ok with only 4 years of this home in your future. i think we just need to make it work, not hide it. it really isnt that bad. but, the room is really heavy with the big tv and couch. how do you feel about swinging the sectional to the tv wall and putting the tv opposite the fireplace?

you may be able to add additional seating then tool.

Yes, flair, see my comment above! I'd pull it as far away from the wall as possible so it aligns with the new TV location yet doesn't block the door.

@margo the mirror will go I promise :)

The sofa doesn't recline

Flair lighting that's how it was before j started everything

Originally

Well, I see that you have the typical "monster mash" of huge furniture pieces, so you should go with the arrangement your family likes best for watching TV. When you get ready to stage and sell, I'd advise renting a storage space for these pieces and renting or borrowing a friend's appropriately sized seating, etc for this space.

i like it the old way much better! and i like that rug lol. i would not have an end table and pull the sofa down a bit more, but you had something here. I do like how you removed the top of the tv console that was an awesome idea. and then you can have bar stools and walking space!

Lindsay....how wide is the opening between the door and the window? This is a really crazy idea but.................... would the entertainment unit fit on that wall between the door and window? Not sure how deep the mantle is, but was wondering if you could just put the entertainment unit back together, place in front of the fireplace that is never used and completely cover/hide the fireplace? You could very very very carefully remove the mantle and then the entertainment unit could fit almost flush against that wall. The you could turn the sectional facing the door/window wall and leave space behind to create a "hallway" behind the sectional to walk behind. Center the chaise end on the window, which would allow for a sofa table and artwork on that wall.

I think maybe not having the rug on top of the carpet would help to open the room as well. Nothing to define a smaller space within the space.

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