First one for sure. Move in, get other furniture in before deciding about the TV. I probably would not hang the TV...it looks the right height now with that entertainment console.

it will depend on what would you like to store. do you have many books/know yourself as getting many books with time? collections? family albums? storage for documents? maybe kids' art folders etc? board games? plants? a bit of everything?

no, i wouldn't mount the TV if you have other possibility. it can be mounted in a way that you don't strain your neck or eyes-but I'm always for the most flexible arrangement possible. mounting is the least flexible

all new furniture is very expensive..quality regardless lol. I suggest-check also second hand options, for case goods like credenzas, etageres, bookcases etc. It's time and hassle; yet you might find something you love and will love for many years more, for a decent price.

I know "media centers" that look gorgeous..you wouldn't object:) the problem it's thousands. so it's not what it's called..it's how it's constructed and who makes it. or you can definitely put pieces together to get very nice look. look into options that will give you that flexibility. IKEA ..i wouldn't recommend them for mattresses..but some shelving etc. might be good and reliable

If you are going to have small children in the house, I would mount the TV. I do not have small children and no grandchildren yet, so our TV is on a stand similar to what you are getting, except that we have a few drawers to hide things. The height is perfect for viewing.

Thanks for all the replies so far! Other than places to put speakers (for home theater audio) the shelves or whatever else would be purely decorative. We don't have"stuff" to store there - just envision what they put on model home shelves. That's the kind of thing we have for this.

No kids running around - all our family is back home in California - and we're in Florida. :-( I deliberately bought a relatively tall cabinet so we would be able to choose between wall mount or not.... and it sounds like most prefer the idea of the TV on the console vs wall mount. FWIW I measured the center of the TV would be 54"H sitting up on this.

BTW the TV Console in made by Legends - very solid - no particle board. https://www.legendsfurniture.com/product.php?IDName=SK1595

There's definitely plants as an option - and maybe Craigslist. I've even looked at ads for a couple of bookcase/hutch pairs that could be adapted with some paint/stain

But - Worst case is we have to spend the extra $1000 and get the 2 exact matching pieces. Still wondering about maybe open shelves - or wall shelves.... other alternatives....

Or new bookshelves (about $400/pair) but the color is off and would have to be painted/stained for a close match unless I go with a contrasting look.

You have a wonderful space, so light and bright. I also vote for just the stand you show in your first photo. It's nice. I think you'll find the tv to be at a good viewing height. I wouldn't mount it on the wall...yet...until you've lived in the house for a while, know your spaces better, and are certain that's the best option. If you later decide to add more units (e.g., bookcases) on the side, the stand you have now can either stay or be repurposed somewhere else in your house.

We mounted our new TV and found that to be more flexible than having it on a stand. The mount will tilt at an angle to the wall, and this is very helpful for reducing glare/reflections from the track lighting in our living room. Also, since we are in California, tall items definitely need to be wall mounted, and we have mounted anything tall to the walls. If you do not need to mount the TV, you can do that later, as LInelle suggested. BTW, I have had a TV fall over in an earthquake.

I have done model homes for years and the low unit is going to look lost on that large wall unless you give the wall some texture like brick or even an accent wall of paint. I would love to see the texture of brick or stone but we have used a product called Stikwood that is a fun barn like wood that is easy to apply. There is always ship lack that is so popular now too.

In models we accessorize in layers with scale and color being the most important thing. People have a tendency to do alot of little things that get lost in a big piece of furniture. Don't do the little 4 x 6 frames, get 8 x 10's, baskets to stack on top of one another, books to raise the accessories a little higher....tricks of the trade!

Good Luck!

Agree with just the stand, no matching extra pieces. Especially no more on that very long wall. That's just me, of course, but the main show most of the time will be the TV and large dark unit below. I feel any other dark furniture blocks competing for attention on that wall would give a spotty, distracting result.

At this point I think I'd try out a couple of chairs of appropriate scale, not necessarily a pair, on each side but pulled a bit forward into the room to relate to the rest of the seating. Perhaps even three, with two and a small table or desk on one side to create a little conversation area for a couple during parties. Altogether, though, this would also help create a cohesive sitting area forward of the TV that could not only be, but look like, what the room's about when the TV's off.

Then I'd think of quiet pieces to set against the wall behind the chairs that would mostly blend with the wall and not compete with the main show in the middle. Like a painted console with a nice lamp, art over, etc., one one side. And so on. That plant mentioned. Somewhere a lightweight accent chair that could be moved closer to others as needed; rooms for living can usually benefit from one or two of those. Or...?

Fun time. Love your space.

I would start with just the television stand. Get moved in and see what your needs are. I don't really like shelves full of bric-a-brac, but I love to see large, well-kept plants. My favorite right now is the fiddle leaf fig. You could flank the tv stand with them in good looking planters.

Some good input! With hardwood flooring I don't think wood on the wall is great (especially for our general theme of British Colonial), as wood walls are too rustic - though the idea of texture is good - if not paint, I was looking into possibly making fabric panels to hang - nothing wild or even contrasty, just texture. Or white picture frame wall molding or wainscoting - Of course all the plants fake or real will be tropicals. Palms, ferns, bird of paradise, banana etc.

The main sofa/ & loveseat are nailhead leather - on a chunky light tan jute/sisal area rug. I have a mix of wicker, rattan, cane and bamboo decor to offset the heavier "country club" style pieces. Anyway, in consideration of everything said so far, we will probably just start with basics in this area then, and add a bit at a time rather than getting too much to start.

Wow, what a discussion of many varying views. I have had mounted, armoire, and TV console. In making the decision it was a matter of functionality and aesthetics. I didn't want the television set to dictate the rest of the room décor or style so wanted it to be as unobtrusive as possible. I discovered that by wall mounting I was free to choose other furniture pieces that didn't have to match the TV cabinetry. My armoire was beautiful but then when hubby wanted a larger television it didn't work. If you do opt for a cabinet you have greater flexibility with size, shape, and design if the TV is mounted. It also depends on room size. Good luck. It is a good dilemma to have.

Interesting, I am grappling with similar question. I have a TV mounted (which I definitely prefer--looks more custom and finished in my opinion). We have a cabinet underneath that is only the width of the TV. Next to that, on either side, I have little ottomans (stools). It just looks too bare. I am thinking of either getting a longer cabinet so I can add lamps on it or putting big framed photos on either side. I will say, my wall is way smaller than yours. I think you might want to consider a larger cabinet or two chairs on either side of the one you are getting.

As I indicated, I really like the look of a mounted TV better, but if you have the option of doing it later, you could wait and live with it for a while. How tall are your ceilings? If they are 9 feet, you will have a lot of space above the TV too. I think it will look empty, but you can move in and find out.

I look forward to seeing what you do. I kind of bought a cheap, small cabinet just to get something. Now I regret it since it doesn't look finished and it is harder for me to convince my family we need something different.

This photo is a good inspiration. I may do some art like this. They didn't hang the TV and it looks good and note the big chair.

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Kellleg - Point taken about the wall hung TV looking "more finished". With our 12'H ceiling occupying more height probably wouldn't be a bad thing! (The wall is "blocked" for such a mount - extra wood in there as well as a tube run for cables built in) But it's something that can be decided along the way - options are good!

I do the like the idea of frames to "frame" things. I was thinking of hanging 3x sculpture/art pieces above for a 3D look, but this works too. The chair in particular caught my eye - I was literally looking at a high back nail head linen chair like this yesterday thinking it might be a nice offset to our dark brown leather sofa & loveseat.

This photo depicts the sofa/loveseat on a dark wood floor like ours with the natural fiber rug - just ignore the stick furniture table and lamp...

After failing to find a TV Stand, Media Console, etc., to actually house A/V Equipment, I'm building my own custom piece. Keep in mind it's best to be able to place the Center Speaker immediately below the TV, not inside a console. The pics you see with CS inside console are not conducive to best audio performance since they are ported in the rear. If you have a Subwoofer, consider a place for it, either nested in a Subwoofer housing or on the floor outside the console.

A wall mounted TV is the most versatile choice in most cases, even if you're using the TV speakers. If you use TV speakers, be sure to set your TV speaker options to Wall Mount or Stand Mount.

Sanus offers an accurate mounting height.

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Brushworks - yes, audio is an important consideration for me in particular, though most of the center channel designs I've seen don't move a lot of air (unlike subwoofers). i used to work in the Pro Audio industry so have a good knowledge of HT systems... The cabinet we ordered has a built in ear level center channel shelf which is one of the reasons I liked the design. We'll place the sub on the floor RH side mostly out of view. It's too big to fit anywhere else!

I considered a DIY build since most of these kinds of consoles don't have any considerations for speakers. I ran across a few nice versions of using pre-made upper kitchen cabinets (unfinished big box store type) placed on top of frame bases - but when I started doing the math, it didn't make sense. Plus they only come in 12" or 24" depth unless you special order. So instead I went out and found the most substantial solid wood piece of furniture I could! :-)

Karyn, if your ceilings are 12 feet high, I might actually consider a custom built in to fill the space. I think maybe you should start with your original plan and once you are moved in, go from there. That being said, I hate for you to spend $1000 on a piece and not have it be right unless you could use it elsewhere. I know built-in entertainment centers aren't as "in" now, but I think there are many good ones online. You could do a built in and paint it in an interesting color...a gray or greige...I will see if I can find a good photo.

This wall is between 18-19 ft & was part of our family room kitchen remodel. The sconces were a suggestion which I fought because it was a freshly painted wall that had been stripped down to the studs. It turned out to be not that expensive for the electrical work & no damage to the paint. The left side of the wall ends at a doorway a few feet from the left picture. Enclosed, I might have added a plant on that end? Excuse the mess - paint & fabric samples.