Do you have enough space to do back to back seating? you could try doing two "zones" if you do... couch with tv watching on the back wall, views and fireplace there other way? not sure if that's kosher design wise but it would solve your problem.

Thanks! I don't think that would work very well for the intent of the room.

I think it somewhat depends on the number of people watching tv and the type of seating they / you gravitate towards. How about centering on the wall and having the tv wall mounted with an arm that can swivel? That way you can keep it out of the way and adjust the angle depending on the seating arrangement when needed.

Is there apt to be a glare at times if it's centered on the white wall? I don't know if you have pull down blinds on the doors and windows.

This may be one of the times the t v should go over the fireplace.

I also like the sunburst mirror over the cabinets.

Hello J,

Wow, your questions and problem solving efforts are sincerely commendable in light of the configuration of the room. Love a challenge. If you can give me the measurements of the room I can put together a 3D rendition and see what can be done here. This one can be fun. I love putting together out of the box designs.

Marcie

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Hello J,

Brilliant!!! Perfect. Good on you!!

What about putting the two matching cabinets on either side of the TV/TV console?

Then the Two chairs you have now where you have the two chairs with the ottomans in the rendition (until you can get the other chairs).

A couch would be great there. Perhaps a small side table?

The coffee table may block your way in and out of the room.

Kudos to you. Well thought out. Go for it!!!

:-)

Hello J,

I am putting together a 3D rendition for you using the measurements you gave me. I'll be out today but back tomorrow. See you then.

Marcie

J, Can we get a picture of the room with your back to the glass doors. I need to see the area where the front door meets the living room. Thanks

Yes - attached are four new pictures (moved some stuff around a bit)

Hello J,

Thanks for the pictures. That helps a lot. The closet dimensions look like it is about 5x5. I will add that into the build.

Marcie

Good day to you J,

The 3D renditions are complete and ready for your consideration.

In the pictures you will find:

1. Your two chairs
2. Your TV
3. Your two console on either side of the fireplace (true, they are not exactly like yours. just something close.)
4. One sofa 6'10" sofa
5. One area rug (optional of course)
6. 4 side tables
7. 4 table lamps
8. One corner TV console
9. One round coffee table. Round because it would be easier to move around the room with a round one rather than a square one. Better on the knees.
10. Two window like mirrors or pictures over the consoles on either of the fireplace.
11. Two small cushioned & cloth covered stools for extra seating.
12. One large piece of art on the wall to the left of the TV; to fill the void.
13. One large decorative panel in the smaller opening directly to the right of the front door in the entry. Why, well because it is pretty and because it gives the space more of a room feeling.

Suggestion: Please turn your large mirror, on the entry wall, to a horizontal position. It will fill the space and give a better reflection of the light from your large windows and just look better. :-)

If this layout does not work for you I do have another layout that may work as well. Please let me know.

Here are the pictures. MAE

Hello again J,

Here are a couple of other ideas closer to what you laid out. The couch in this is a 4'5" love seat placed in front of the screened off walk through.

Hope this helps.

MAE

I agree with JudyG Designs that this is one of the times when the TV should go above the fireplace. It simplifies everything, and then you have a real focal point.

I was taught in Interior Design school that the fireplace always had to be the main focal point, if you have one, and especially if you use it. In any event, you do not want to have chairs or a sofa with their backs to the fireplace.

With the TV over the fireplace, arranging the furniture will be extremely easy and look best.

Hello J,

Here is a great YouTube video regarding TV placement you may like. It is very instructional and hopefully helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psclZo0hYSI&feature=emb_logo

Best Wishes,

MAE

Hello J,

I don't know if you are still checking on this feed but I thought you might like to see one with the couch facing the fireplace, The TV over the fireplace and no screen added to the

walk through near the closet. I hope one of these works for you or at least helps. My husband and I have to have our TV set low because we have back problems and it really hurts to have to look up for that long but it may work just fine for you. It does for many folks.

Best Wishes,

MAE

We had a similar problem and used the Mantel Mount - tv pulls down and side to side.

Yes those wonderful mounts work well but not for us because we still need the TV to be at eye level and the mounts can't do that. It would have to be pulled into position so it would be in front of the fireplace to get it where we need it to be in order to watch it pain free. Plus over heating the TV and almost frying it was a big problem.

Regardless of what went wrong for us folks need to do what ever works best for them. Whether it is to mount it over the fireplace or on another wall. This room does present a complex problem for seating.

So J., I wish you the very best in your new home and hope you find many happy days and fond memories to come.

MAE

How about an "L" shape sectional to mirror the stairs. Would offer more usable space in the room. You could back with a slim sofa table for separation from the entry. Then keep your recliners, this may give you more viewing options. There are even comfortable hidden recliners in some contemporary/transitional style sections these days.

Thanks for the input, everyone. I should have noted, that on the wall with the glass windows, the door on the right-hand side is a true door and opens up inward. We can't place a chair or something else in front of it because then we wouldn't be able to open it.

Understood. Can you replace the French doors with sliders? The would make it easier when is comes to the furniture layout. :-)