Off set fireplace and tv in great room

6 years ago

Hello! My husband and I are currently designing our new custom home. We have ran into a dilemma with our great room. I hate hanging a tv Over the fireplace, but I also love symmetry. Any ideas on a layout that will allow for a large 70” tv and a fIreplace. The wall is roughly 14’ with two 4’ hallways on each side. Thanks in advance

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Styldod

6 years ago

Hi. I'm Poorvi. I created a mockup of your room to help you visualize the layout better. I agree with the fact that balance is important. You don't want to leave out major walls just to create symmetry.

Create a space that can be used for conversation as well as entertainment. I placed one couch facing the fireplace and the next one facing the tv. Two swivel chairs facing their backs to the tv, that creates a conversation space and rotated towards tv as and when required.

To create symmetry (since you wanted it) I placed two similar consoles on either side of the fireplace. You can also place two similar tall units instead of low height consoles. Add wall arts or mirror to complete the look. Finally, a rug to pull the entire space together.

Let me know if this was of help to you.

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Kayleen Ivers
6 years ago
I would try something like this ... I'm with you completely on the need for symmetry. But I don't think that it will mathematically work for a 70" TV with only a 14" wall.... might be too tight ... I would try using an app or excel to model out the amount of space you have .... made need a smaller tv or ... no fireplace
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6 years ago
Agreed- symmetry is not as important as balance. Arranging things as if that fireplace was centered vs using the walls would totally balance things out.
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Westwood Properties
Original Author
6 years ago
I was thinking the same thing but was a little worried with the two hallways flanking the wall as well.
katop
6 years ago
I agree that you should try for balance, symmetry isn't going to happen. If you really want a TV that big, making the fireplace roughly the same size and putting them side by side (though not at the same height) with neither centered on the room is worth considering.
J OBrien
6 years ago
Does the 70” TV have to be in that room? Possibly put TV in your study or opt for smaller TV. Will furniture be arranged primarily for conversations or TV watching?
Do you want to view TV from kitchen? Lifestyle vs visual appeal. These are things I would consider as well as balance.
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Westwood Properties
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6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Poorvi thank you so much for the mock up. My only issue with that is the ceiling on that wall will only be 10 foot and the ceiling in the great room will be 12 foot. Also I’m not sure about the TV being on a hallway wal? It is a good idea and has got me thinking some more, but not sure that I 100% love it. We are trying to make this our forever home and want To really think through everything. Since this is the main living area in the home, and honestly Our tv is always on in our home. I would love to say we would chat around a fire but don’t see that being a major thing. mostly feel like we need a fireplace for resale later down the road. We are both realtors and real estate investors so we are always thinking about that. Thank you guys so much for your input!