This looks tricky! You have two focal points in this room: the fireplace and the beautiful window. The TV is far too large to stay in the room and not compete with either focal point. Is it an option for you to move the TV to another room, and make the living room more of a hangout and conversation space rather than one where you watch TV? It seems it might be too large to be hung over the fireplace, and any other position would cause a glare on the screen. Or if you think it can be hung over the fireplace (I know some designers frown upon this, but sometimes it feels like a necessity) I'd say do it; you can always blend it in with a gallery wall or some type of art work flanking it. There are apps you can download to your TV too that make it look like a framed piece of art instead of a big black rectangle.

You have a few different options in terms of layouts, but they're essentially 'classic' living room layouts. If you're open to the idea of getting all new furniture, I would say go for it - the two large couches are not doing you any favors in this room - there's no way to create a sense of balance because of the window and TV in one corner and both couches in the other corner. A sectional with two chairs next to or opposite the sectional could provide good balance with the window and fireplace. This would give you seating flexibility when you have guests over too by bringing in chairs from other rooms; even though a couch may fit four people, you're unlikely to see four people crammed together.

Try to find a sectional with a low profile chaise attachment so you can have that in front of the window without obstructing the architecture and view. Once you have your big pieces selected you can start shopping for the add-ins like a coffee table and side tables. Good luck! I wish I had a big window like that in my house!

I'm reminded of a conversation I had many years ago with my now-ex husband. He wanted a 60 inch TV, and I pointed out that the room was only 10 ft wide, and at that distance a 60 inch TV didn't make any sense. I think I talked him down to a 46 inch, which I still thought was ridiculous. I now have a 32 inch in a 12 foot wide room and am perfectly happy.

Do you really need a 60 inch TV? Was it purchased specifically for this room, or did it move with you from another house where maybe it was more appropriately sized? Is getting rid of the TV a non-starter for you, or someone else in the house? Because that is absolutely the first thing I would change in that room. It is so big for the size of the room that everything has to be designed around it, and it is still going to be the behemoth in the room. Because it's just that big.

If TV viewing is the priority for this room, and your TV absolutely has to be that big, let me know and I'll shut up.

CAWAPS, You can view any program or video on a tablet. Is the experience as good? For most programs, probably not.

As long as there is enough room to view the screen without damaging your eyesight, I'm no longer into "screen size shaming". If a large screen brings the kids, family or friends to your home to see movies, videos, sports I'm for it. We don't criticize people for going to the multiplex to take in a movie on a big screen. To duplicate the experience you need a big screen. I just don't want to wreck my neck to do the watching.

It wasn't my intention to shame anybody. I said,

Is getting rid of the TV a non-starter for you, or someone else in the house?

If TV viewing is the priority for this room, and your TV absolutely has to be that big, let me know and I'll shut up.

I addressed the elephant in the room, and I tried to do so with a sensitivity to the original posters wants and needs . If she says a smaller TV is a non-starter, I said I would shut up, and I will. Sheesh!

No offense taken. It is a VERY large tv. On that my husband wanted but I am not adverse to changing it out. It is 73” lol so even if we went smaller it could be large enough. I do realize due to its size it has inadvertently become a focal point. While I am ok with the tv being a feature I would like the rest of the room to be well designed to hopefully offset this monstrosity. I am curious about tv placement so as but to detract from window and fire view and the best layout for furniture. I am game to but all new furniture so any suggestions are welcome! Also inspiration on a fireplace gas cafe and mantel to update would be great! Thank you so much for putting time and thought into my awkward space!!!

@beverely, so you would recommend two couches. One in front of windows and tv on wall on right of entry? With addition of a chair? What would you do with the “tv book” b hind tv? Have it built out to match the other bookcase? Thank you so much for your suggestions.

Like huge windows and lots of natural light. Prefer my windows open but that one looks really good.

No chaise and no sectionals:

... they greatly limit your furniture placement options;

... no one actually likes sitting for an extended time in a seat without armrests;

... if one part of a sectional becomes worn out, the entire sectional is worn out and your entire investment is ... out; whereas with smaller pieces, you can discard the one that gets worn out and keep the rest;

... no chaise ... an ottoman gives you much more put-your-feet-up options.

Sometimes where you put your tv is limited because of cable/wiring/space and/or window glare.

If these are not an issue, consider putting your tv across from that huge window, put a long sofa in front of that window with a pair of end tables and tall thin lamps with white shades. then add a swivel rocker recliner on the right side of the fireplace and a second sofa with its back to the dining area -- at right angles to the first sofa beside those end tables.

BeverlyFLADeziner has the right idea.

I would try putting the tv on the very top of the fireplace (not on the small mantel) and at least see how it looks.

You can use two sofas or replace one of the sofas with two lounge chairs. I just provided the layout with the two sofas because that is what you currently own. Here is an alternate layout. Keep your seating away from the walls and windows & please note where I have placed lighting in your room.

Though I don't have X-Ray vision build out the left side to match the right side of the fireplace bookshelves.

Maybe odd but do you use your fireplace? If not put TV in front of it..Looks like TV would hide fireplace. If you use the fireplace I would place TV across from window...use drapes to cut glare...Or be brave and put tv in front of window. I have done that in my family room and liked it...made furniture easy to arrange.

I agree with Beverly's layout option. It seems to be the best possible use of the space.

Can a TV really be too big? I don't think so!!

I think Beverly's first layout is great. The TV needs a proper sized console on which it should sit.

cawaps, please don't take offense. Sometimes the typed word seems a little curt, when curtness was not meant! Your opinion is just as important as anyone else.

I would put your television in front of your window

Your TV is NOT too big for the room.

If you place the TV in front of the window, the light from the window will make your pupils close and you will not be able to see the TV properly.

No TVs in front of the fireplace, just like you don't use a bathtub as a pantry.

Beverly has this one solved, folks. In fact, she has the only workable solution for a room with three focal points. And it will look good, to boot.

But, she did not include the dog :(

Because your TV is so huge, I would have a media cabinet custom built, and make it long enough so one end might serve as an end table for a chair.

Hang the wall art above the fireplace.

We got lotsa dogs...

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Normally I wouldn't decorate this high, but your fireplace seems to need something on top. I would edit the mantel to a few items in the center, rearrange the shelves (there are good articles on Houzz for how to style shelves), and put a very few large, well chosen items on top.

We think you should think about moving one of your sofas in front of the window so that you can move the TV onto the wall for watching. It might really help in this situation, as it seems like you have a big dilemma.

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Thank you so much for all of the wonderful suggestions. I’m compelled to follow the majority opinion and go with the layout where the tv is on the couch wall and I build out the left side to match the right bookcase. As far as the fireplace, I think I might want to build it up with stone Vanier and a thicker more rustic mantel. Thoughts? Also and thoughts on furniture style/ color? In some of the photos there were window treatments. Thoughts on how to treat the window, if at all?

Something like this but all the way up to ceiling?!

Your fireplace in stone veneer with a modern walnut mantel:

Do you have something you intend to display on all those shelves? If not, consider eliminating them all together when you update your fireplace. You could go a little wider on the fireplace, bring your mantel down slightly and make the fireplace stone something to be appreciated even from the dining area. This scale might make the large TV less dominant in the space.

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Thanks so much Grover for taking the time to do the pictures! I think I like the built ins on both sides. The bottom holds blankets and board games so I like the storage, but thank you amoeba-mean! I love the pic of the fireplace you posted! Posting a pic of another fireplace. Please let me know if you think I should run the stone all the way up, it would be 3 sides of stone or do something Similar to the pic I’m attaching! Please help!