Hi, marchbaby. A few thoughts: Your window is set low, and could benefit from a topper. A roman shade set above the window would help. A table below would fill in the look
Think your set might look better set into a storage piece to the right of the fireplace, at the same height/ approx. width as the window. That would free you fireplace wall for artwork or collectables.
The carpet is dark, but you can compensate for that by using the cream shade in it for pillows and a throw.

You need to bring symmetry to the wall. One way would be to cover the window with a fabric roman shade and then hang a piece of art the same size as the window on the other side of the fireplace. Small scale upholstered chairs with a small side table (fireplace side)would look nice on either side of the fireplace. Disguise the tv cords with a cloth (scrunchy like) cord cover and put the tv box on the table beside the chair.

You could do a drapery-to floor on window..then on opposite side of FP..consider floating shelves or a shelf type unit..

Round mirror above the fireplace / shutter for the window - no blinds / a nice white book case to the right of the fireplace, and the same height as the window / The tv on a low buffet or console on the wall opposite the doorway, or if you can work it into the tall bookcase / bookcase under the window / neutral rug

What is needed is a new mantel and over mantel with cabinets on either side (like window seats on either side). The cabinets can store the electronics and hide the cables. You can also hide the television by utilizing a ArtScreen by Island ArtScreen. Take a look at the attached photo and remove the bookcase. Good luck

Because your right door way is almost to the corner, this looks a bit better on paper than it would in life..BUT - take a look at the fireplace surround itself: adds mass and cable storage on its own,( if the overall looks like too much) and if you step the sides back, the additional pieces fit flush to the door frame would be the most polished option to balance the wall....which is what we are all reiterating.

Hi,
you could do cabinets on both sides of the fireplace, to just under the window entire width of the walls. Place the TV above the cabinet on the right side (cable problem solved, behind back of cabinet). The TV will give balance to the wall, sort of mirroring the window.

Perhaps you can add trim around the window to make it visually larger.
Roman shades for the window. Can be mounted above and be wider than the window. Could even add a valance to cover the top of the shades.




Good luck.

Good Morning , Here is some thoughts . Move TV to right, I think they are awful above fireplaces in general. Paint wall in four/five colored stripes? taken from Rug colors you already have. A pair of matching console Tables either side of fireplace one will take the TV . Mirror above fireplace , for example stick mirror to wall. Roman blind only in small geometric print Brown/blue and cream something on trend. I attach sketch for amplification along with an image of striped walls that we did recently. Best Regards Malcolm

@ Malcolm Duffin, I love your sketches. Saw one in another thread to, forgot what it was about, but I know that I really liked that one too :-)

Carolins - thank you this is one from amsterdam Project

Good morning...I'm so excited to have joined Houzz you guys are Great!!! I really appreciate all the input everyone has given me :) Being that we just got the house and redid our floors and painted the walls - hubby has me on a tight budget lol... I sketched what I think would be nice symmetry and beautiful inexpensive look. I'm considering the roman blinds and the console tables :)

Looks Great - No Curtains though ! and pretty please with Cherries on Top - move the TV !

Thank you @Malcolm Duffin Design for the sketches I love your ideas, but since this is my living room and the sectional is in the center of the room I think it looks odd having a TV to the side...Can I make an exception to the rule this time atleast until I get new seating?

I'm with Malcolm D. on this,no curtains for your window and I generally don't like TV's over fireplaces. It doesn't look odd to have the TV off center. I always find that it looks odd to have a TV above a fireplace. But since it is your room and you have to live in it... :-)

Trust Me marchbaby its the TV that's doing the most harm to the aesthetics , it draws all the attention and will fight against all you are trying to do, the consoles will balance your space and the Tv will appear less important. Im on a campaign to get TVs off walls,ghastly! This one looks OK in a beach house I did last year? what do you think.

When we built our house we had the fireplace wired to have a tv above it, but I have to tell you - after moving things around we decided we just didn't want a huge tv to be the focal point of our living room so we moved it to the side and much lower. Also, it was a strain on our eyes to have to look up instead of straight when watching tv.

It's going to be hard since I like this attached photo below...but if I move the TV should it be mounted on the wall or just placed on top of the console? Also how high should the roman blinds be since it is a high wall?

Contemporary Family Room by Mountain View General Contractor Harrell Remodeling

Just set the tv on a console or book shelf. You can angle it if you need to. I am not sure about the blinds - but def higher than the actual window.

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Btw Malcolm I do like your beach house design

Marchbaby, are you getting a TV that large?

I don't think so I was just asking...I'm clueless when it comes to decorating...thats why I joined Houzz lol

I'm smiling, because I now notice that even in your drawing you had to make the TV almost as big as the fireplace to look well in that location. The current size cannot hold up on its own as a centerpiece. Framing it in that location would require something almost double in size....a giant painting/door? Shutters?! Not so good. Your set, being smaller, is begging to be taken off the (literally) hot seat. I promise you it will not look odd once the wall is balanced w other items mentioned above.

So, as you are shopping/looking for flanking funishings, keep in mind that you are attempting to balance the left and right sides ( this also answers the question of where to hang the shades). Watch out for anything that results in the TV top being at the same horizontal line as the top of the fireplace, as well.

I'm going to go with the overall design from Malcolm Duffin Design. Everything except the stripe walls (I'm not bold enough)... Going with the "Roman Blinds" idea, I have stepped into a whole new world...soft, classic, cordless, mount inside or outside (Blind overload lol). This is definitely not a weekend project but I'm up for the challenge!

Just to be clear the TV does not have to be same height with the Window just not even with the fireplace correct?

last question...What color should the console tables be?

@Malcolm Duffin Design I love your newly designed console tables you sketched out for me, however, the small tables don't hold Tv's so I would have to go with a larger console...I'm about to quit and I'm just getting started smh

Keep it simple , these will hold a Tv and not look too bulky!

Would this work?


Although originally I had something like this in my mind:

Love these suggestions , Yes these would both be great . Very smart

@Malcolm Duffin Design, really? Because I was a bit hesitant to suggest dark coloured furniture since the fireplace surround is white.
But I feel that the dark furniture and rug need something dark on that side of the room too, to sort of balance it out. I wasn't at all sure about it though.
I'm glad that you like it.

Look at pale Blue/Chocolate glass lamps William Yeoward Stunning ! find similar in US , hes a dear friend and has the very best taste.

@ Malcolm DD, gorgeous lamps.

Another option, the trusted Ikea Expedit cabinets (also available in black I believe)

thank you!

You're welcome :-)

These are really great and inexpensive , can be made to look very chic.