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Help with off-centred TV wall

7 years ago

We're having a bit of trouble figuring out what to do with this off-centred TV wall. If we sit the TV on a media stand, it creates too much blank space above. (We'd get a longer media stand, though - current one was gifted so we'd at least have something in the meantime!) If we hang it on the wall, what do we fill the space below and beside it with? Need to be able to access the outlets below. Would like to incorporate a tall, potted plant, too. Looked at quite a few houzz photos for inspo, but wasn't convinced some ideas would work where our space is off-centred due to the window. Any ideas appreciated.





(Note: I find this photo shrinks the size of the chair and TV. For reference, it's a 50 inch TV.)

Comments (19)

  • 7 years ago

    I think hanging the TV and putting a long console that's taller than the TV stand would look great.

  • 7 years ago

    Thanks, HU. Agreed. Along with the longer console, would a simple tall plant in the left corner and/or a lamp on the console help finish off the space? Still nervous it will look too bare.

  • 7 years ago
    I don’t have advice, but wanted to know the brand and paint color.
    Thanks.
    houseofjy thanked f1241
  • 7 years ago

    Hi f1241 - the wall colour is Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray

  • 7 years ago

    Noted :)

  • 7 years ago
    What HU says. And yes, a BIG plant on the left to balance the window on the right. Plus some attractive window coverings—we see this all the time on Houzz, people decorate the bottom half of the room and the upper half is bare. A tall plant and attractive curtains balance it out, draw the eye upward.
    houseofjy thanked jpp221
  • 7 years ago

    A long, taller console (get one with enclosed storage) with the TV mounted above it will balance out the window. I would use a floor lamp in the corner.

    houseofjy thanked calidesign
  • 7 years ago

    I personally do not like TV's hung on the wall. I like them sitting on a console. Seems everyone that hangs their TV always gets them too high (IMHO). As far as decorating around your TV....let it be the star. A tall plant on the left side and a smaller bushy plant on the other side would look good....no to the lamp on the console.

    houseofjy thanked erinsean
  • 7 years ago

    Thanks, everyone! For the most part, it seems like everyone is on the same page so that's very helpful in steering us in the right direction. Erinsean: definitely agree about the height issue that can happen when hanging a TV.

  • 7 years ago
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    Drapes will do a lot to finish this room and make it look less bare and square, especially since the window has no trim. Given the modern look of the room, I'd make them very simple in a solid color. Is that another window to the left? A larger rug (that goes to the white chair) would also help soften the look of the room.

    houseofjy thanked partim
  • 7 years ago

    This is a 7’ section of wall. (Not sure of the TV size)


    houseofjy thanked maddielee
  • 7 years ago

    Yes, definitely agree about window treatments and the rug. Can't wait to get some more fabric and greens in here to warm up/soften the space!

  • 7 years ago
    • We are almost finished with our LR makeover and I painted our old brick fireplace. So my husband decided that's where we needed to move our tv to after purchasing a new (much bigger) one. We purchased a ceiling mount from Amazon to hang it from and it works great. My husband installed it at an odd angle I thought in the corner BUT it looks great and the tv doesn't cover up all my hard work painting. If you hang it from the ceiling, it frees up so much room to add things like plants, shelving etc. Good luck!


  • 7 years ago

    What's the alcove on the left in your photo? Would it be possible to see the rest of the room, to understand the location of door(s), etc?

  • 7 years ago
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    Here's a few more photos of that corner. The furthest to the left is our gas fireplace insert and the smaller alcove was used for wood storage at one time. Now we use it as a little space for pics etc. We have way too many photos and would love to put some away, but don't know how to pick which ones NOT to display. The stairway in the


    photo is no longer in use so my DH decided we should put his grandfather's old whiskey and Guiness bottle on it that used to be on our fireplace mantle. Hope this helps!

  • PRO
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    You might want to check IKEA media units.


  • PRO
    7 years ago
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