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what would you do with this wall?

6 years ago

Old IKEA console is going to the trash but TV is staying. What would you do with this wall? Built in? Bookshelves? I’d like something that makes the TV seem a bit more integrated. Kind of awkward architecture to work with so I’m a bit stuck. Budget is fairly unlimited.

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  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Could we pictures of the space around the TV?

    The TV seems in the way. It seems there should be another place for it.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Definitely not having TV on it.

  • 6 years ago

    Here are a few more photos. Moving the TV is not an option, unfortunately.

  • 6 years ago

    A smaller TV might work better.

  • 6 years ago

    It's definitely an awkward location for the TV, and I agree that a smaller TV would be a vast improvement. Is that a change you'd be willing to make? Apart from that, I don't think there is really anything to do with the wall without creating an even more awkward look.

  • 6 years ago

    Sorry, I can't see anything other than your Leo's. Love,love!

  • 6 years ago

    So if this is the only place for the tv I would not mount it on the wall but put it on a semi-round table. Then turn the tv a little bit more to the left to draw away the attention of the strange angle in that wall

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    I agree with Monique: I think it’d look so much better sitting on a piece of furniture than on the wall. Love your windows!

    Or, yes, on doing a built-in, as you said. Best solution if the TV needs to stay right in that spot.

    We’re gonna need more pictures of the dogs, please. 😁(Seriously, they are so beautiful!)

  • 6 years ago

    Would it look more odd with some sort of wall hanging behind this area? Something that is even with the top of the windows, fills side to side and hides the weird joint. Maybe a room screen? I don’t know why but that is the feature my brain is fixated on. Then, perhaps, no need to downsize the tv.

  • 6 years ago

    I would just not have a TV if it looks like this in that spot. But if it must be there, it needs to be smaller . The windows in this room are so nice , why ruin them with a TV ?

  • 6 years ago

    Another option is there are devices that can lift the TV out of the floor then if will descend make into the floor when you are not using it . You’d have to dig a hole into that floor obviously ...

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    TV is so prominent but perhaps it can be made less so by the configuration below and I believe will feel more attractive.


    Another thought is to use a modern, low console but add something like idea below. TV can hidden when not in use and space will feel more interesting and decorative. These are custom, so image can be chosen




  • 6 years ago

    Thank you, all! Alas, TV is not moveable, nor am I able to reduce size (I have to keep the peace with my family!) I found one idea that is a direction that might work. I’d have to get someone to do something to bridge the weird place where the two walls meet.

  • 6 years ago

    What gorgeous dogs, and I love your space! I agree that a smaller tv on a table would make it less prominent that the one you have mounted on the wall.


    Where did you get the white & navy prints in your second photo?

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Have you considered putting the TV in the pink chair/ painting corner of the room? Put the painting and the pink chair in the tv spot. A corner tv cabinet might handle the width of the tv, it's hard to see the corner in the pics. A swivel could make the tv viewable from other parts of the room depending on where the family is congregating.

    Your space is lovely.

  • 6 years ago

    Really like your idea if it can work.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I would consider an alternate way of mounting the TV. There are all types of mounts out there to pick from, and if you are streaming, you don't need a cabinet to hold one cable box.




  • 6 years ago

    Since there are so many windows in the room, it might be logical to hang drapes on this weird wall, simply to cover the strange joint. Maybe even have them cover just a bit of the window on the left so when you set the tv there it doesn’t appear so overpoweringly large. Solid color, opaque drapes.

  • 6 years ago

    I love your home! I would raise the tv to the height of the openings on the left and right. Then I would add a tall potted tree or a cool tri fold screen to the right of the tv to visually increase the wall width. Maybe at an angle to give the illusion of a wider wall. You could integrate shallow floating shelves under the tv and cut them to conform to weird wall depth change. Or put a shallow wall unit up to opening height and hide the wall discrepancy.

  • 6 years ago

    In line with what BeverlyFLADeziner suggests, above, look at “Television Easels.” Restoration Hardware sells them. Some of them are on casters which will allow the TV to be angled as needed. Just a thought....

  • 6 years ago

    @comelyhomely, the blue and white prints are from Room&Board. Thank you all for the inputs, lots of fantastic ideas to consider!

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