Are you planning taking down the television??? Furniture??? Do you mean living??? Can you post all four sides of the room

I agree with mimimomy that the firplace is fine, but would look better without the TV on it. Beings your home was built in the 50s and this photo shows a Mid Century vibe are you planning on that style of furnishings? If so, the piece to the right of the fireplace is too traditional. If you need storage there perhaps an etagere instead.

Seldens Furniture, I love the second photo!

yes, definitely move the antique cabinet . putting the tv there would be healthier for you and a more equal size. but a bookcase like above would look good, just make sure it is substantial looking.

If you really want a change and to brighten the room then paint the fireplace white.

Yes, move the china cabinet. But don't replace it with shelves.

Add a comfy chair and ottoman angled in where the cabinet is.

If you move the tv then you can add a large painting over the fp.

What's the rest of your room like? Pics?

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We agree that the fireplace looks great, but we think moving the TV to another place in the room will do wonders. Since we don't have more photos we can't recommend where, but we would think it would be wonderful to see some great artwork above that mantel.

Put the TV anywhere else. The rather delicate cabinet seems overwhelmed by the fireplace.

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Hi all! Thank you so much for the feedback. I will spare my embarrassment of my children's disaster in the other part of my living room and not post other pics quite yet. lol. However, the feedback is much appreciated. I will keep the fireplace, find some art, a mid century bookcase and figure out a new layout for the tv. I may bump this in the future for more feedback once I post more pics. Thank you!!!