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HELP! small living room with front door and awkward fireplace

6 years ago

Hey guys! I'm currently working with a very small living room. I have a front door that opens in to the area and a fireplace in the exact opposite corner. In the picture you can see that layout I have now. I'd like to have a better layout.... I'm thinking about hanging the TV above the fireplace but I'm unsure. The pic show what I'm working with now. Also, it opens into a small dining area and the kitchen is on the other side of the wall with the front door. I'm lost


Comments (11)

  • 6 years ago

    The tv blocks the light from the only window, but placing it above the fireplace may put it up too high for comfortable viewing in a small room.
    A coffee table would block the traffic pattern, but small end tables would give you and guests somewhere to put a drink or snack. Move the 2-seat sofa down a bit to give the entry area just a bit more space. Any room will benefit from some art if you find something you like.you may want to add a table lamp or a floor lamp if the ceiling fixture is insufficient.

  • 6 years ago

    I love the idea of small end tables, as the prior poster said. Please - no ceiling lights in the living room - will look like a doctor's office. Much better is a table lamp or wall sconce in each corner at chest height.

  • 6 years ago

    I guess I should add that I do have end tables and lamps up! Just looking for a better/more functional arrangement but I’m unsure if it’s possible :(

  • 6 years ago

    Can you swap the loveseat and the TV, and keep an end table in that corner between them? If you have the space, get a lightweight airy chair that will float between rooms depending on where you need extra seating when you have people over? Or just some poufs? You could mount the TV on one of those arms that lets you adjust the angle, if you have 2 couches full of people watching TV. Not sure if there's enough room for that loveseat under the window...

  • 6 years ago

    I like this idea, I will definitely try it out and let you know!

  • 6 years ago

    Do you already own these sofas ? They are very large for the space ...I would buy ottomans , which you can slide and use wherever you want when needed . and only have one sofa in this small space ..use an extension / arm for the tv and use when needed and swivel to where needed ...I would put in in a corner ll.not over fireplace . it's a small space , so use smaller scale furniture ..., can't do anything about the front door unless you can build a small entrance in front of the front door ...which would open up the room and you would eliminate the door ..

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Can you post a picture of the actual space I think a sofa and 2 chairs would have been a better choice but now I think how you have it is better than the TV mounted too high for comfortable viewing.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I have never liked a TV above a fireplace. The fireplace should be the focal point. Also remember the furniture doesn't have to be against the wall.


  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I like that layout I think I thought the dark cabinet was the fireplace when I looked at the drawing the first time. I would just ignore the FP just as I always do with the corner ones.

  • 6 years ago

    Yes I can’t wait to try this out!