no one is telling you to put heavy shelving units in there. they're photoshopped just to give you ideas about the look. (and you have a rather heavy looking sofa, a larger coffee table and a thick ceiling fan. balancing those out w/a wall of bookcases isn't going to make anything 'too heavy' )

I've personally given you at least 10 diff options, including open shelving, cubbies or ikea hacks. all of which are not heavy looking. (a few were, but that's if you closed off the window) the others were some Ikea which are very light and shallow. Have you bothered to even research any of them on dimensions? Pinterest has an entire heading under Ikea hacks.

That console you have, trying to fit in a corner or under the window is far heavier looking because it's out of proportion to the empty parts of the wall.

you're asking for advice and we're all trying to give it to you. If your console worked, you wouldn't be here asking for help! You can't stick that tv on one side and expect it to look good. it's not going to. If you want to ignore all of the good advice thrown at you, , it's your house and your wall!

I love allll the advice!!!!! Not saying that at all.
Just letting you guys know it isn’t a big space.
I’m working on sliming down the console table and making it seem lighter in there. The couch is completely off... and it’s not comfortable sitting in there atm!!
I need to buy pieces but it’s so hard to buy it before knowing!
I love all the ideas!

Ok I moved the tv to a bench to get an idea of a lighter weight tv stand

Just make sure whatever stand you get is a good height for tv viewing. If you don’t want shelves on each side, then maybe artwork on each side to create symmetry.

Do you like the tv lower?

TV looks so odd under that little window, in my non-professional opinion. I think you said earlier that you are not in favor of doing this, but I would move the sofa to be in front of the large window and then mount the TV (without a console underneath) on the opposite wall between the light switch and the opening to the other room. You could do another sofa or two chairs on the wall with the little window (or I would personally do a sectional that spans the 2 window walls - but people on Houzz hate those, I personally find it so comfortable for lounging with my family and watching TV).

You're not going to convince anyone that the tv will look good under that little window. It just does not look good no matter which way you try to slice it unfortunately.

Why not hang matching drapes there and keep them closed? Make sure each end of the rod is at least 12” from side of window.

If you get an attractive long low console table it will look great. The bottom of our tv screen is only 6 inches from the floor and we love it, very comfortable on the neck both sitting and lying on the sofa. When you decorate the entire wall it will all come together.

compared to this? it looks better.

obviously that white console thing isn't looking good because it's not long enough.

If you had an actual floating console or some other type,

and put and actual shade or blind over the window, it would better. it works because it's centered.

you could do a tall plant in one corner and some cubbies and chair in the other.

or maybe two smaller chests w/art above them.

you know what might also work? If you removed all the trim and sill from that window and did a solar shade in the same color as the wall. at least then it would visually disappear.

Hi Lindsay - I think the feel of the room might be an issue in putting the couch in front of the window and having the walkway separating the room. Your furniture and paint colors indicate that you like colors from nature and a cozy feel to the room - but you want to have interest. The proportions of the items in the room need some variety. I suggest to leave the TV under the small window for now to see how you like viewing it from that angle. I would move the couch closer to the TV and position it partially under the rug ( a suggestion from another poster) and have the rug oriented the same as the couch if possible. I suggest a bamboo screen - (for an example see the Pier 1 website) placed in the corner next to the TV (left as facing the TV) and putting your plant with the bamboo pot on the other side. A screen could be used when you want to block off part of the room. I would consider painting the blades of the ceiling fan the ceiling color- but if you do, put the blades back on the same stem - I was advised to do that when I painted mine as the blades might be warped from use and should go back the same way to maintain balance. Also, I would consider painting the closet door behind the couch either the same as the rest of the room - including the door molding or paint the wall behind the couch white to match the door. I think you need to define the borders of the room and the closet door and paint color is breaking up that wall giving it too much focus. Below the window I would have a long-low table/bookcase (not taller than the window) with a variety of plants, picture books or family photos sitting on top and the end of the bookcase close enough to use as an end table for drinks and/or a light - a piece not too deep and open legged so you don't block your heater (best if you can create your own that clears both sides of the heater). Your chair could be on the other side of the window next to the window table - also a place to put a drink. A tall light behind it (mentioned by another posted would help to define the space. A loose-skirted slipcover in a solid cover would make a nice change or a colorful seasonal throw. Lots of great ideas offered by others and a few repeated here. Before making a big change I would find the layout that is most comfortable for TV watching.

Hi Lindsay, I like it how you have it now. Just replace that bench with a low console and I think it will look great!

I have to say my photos look a lot different then it does in person.
I live in an old brick rancher so it’s a small space I’m worried these big shelving units will feel too heavy for the space.

I have zero design skills, but I own several of the Ikea pieces that @Beth H. : used as examples above. Those should not feel too heavy in your room. In general, Ikea shelving is narrower than traditional shelving. I personally think you're on the right track keeping the TV centered under the window. I suggest you ask the designers for guidance on what size console they recommend to replace the bench...maybe tell them the size of the TV & the dimensions of the bench as a starting point. I also think flanking the window with 2 shelving units will help balance the space.

Painting that one wall a dark colour will help the TV blend in. Then add light coloured wall art to draw the eye away from the TV. I took the colour from the adjacent room and darkened it to a darker green. I might even go darker.

That is one shifty tv! Cracking me up with all of it’s movements.

lindsay,,,,just saw this photo and it reminded me of your space

ignore the sofa placement, but look at the little console under the window! See the shallow bookcases they have? They cluttered and messy looking, but you could do something similar.

remember I said to do a solar shade on the window in the same color as the wall? same thing they did hear. once you get rid of the shutters, it will make the window look less heavy.

blinds.com is a good place for solar shades.

Building on these ideas. A darker wall and lower console would help. Also the art idea is brilliant. The shutters match the others so would leave those.

Thank you!!! Loving all these ideas.
Beth not sure if I should go with the two high bookcase or the small ones.. we moved the couch back, where our Christmas tree was

Is that arrangement comfortable for tv viewing?

you'd need something that is wide enough to fit those areas.

or, you could do something like matching chests and hang art above them.

last thing you want are 'cubbies' stuffed with toys and clutter. that's not going to look very nice. you'd have to look around online to see what you like. measure the distance and try and find something that's at least 3/4 of the width.

or do a nice chair on the left and chest or book shelf on the right. or a large, tall plant.

diff ways to do it.

or, get a couple of these benches. hang some shelves above them. or art

couple of shallow tables. hang art. put a lamp on them. whatever

Should I have a tv stand built long just for the tv or add the shelving?
Beth, I think shallow is the key word... I don’t want anything bulky, so I have to make sure to emphasize that with the builder. WhT do you think of the ones below?

And I moved another piece...

So I think this works?? Think of a shallow table.. like the one in the picture Beth..

Greetings From Dream Design,

As per your Requirements we are suggestion you some ideas

-You can mount the TV on the window wall if you don't want to show that window and hang the pendant lights to the left it will highlight your wall

see the pic reference

I like the depth of that left one. you don't want anything too bulky though.

I also like the idea of doing a floating media cabinet beneath your TV, similar to that one dream design posted in the first pic. Since you don't have a lot of room between floor and bottom of tv, it has to be proportional. a floating one might work.

I think wayfair has one like this. sits on the ground, but it's still low enough for you. look at the corner space. that's all you need. some art, a taller plant. Do put anything bulky in your corner spots if you're doing a media console like these

those other wood tv consoles you posted pics of, how tall are they?? you have to take the measurement and your tv measurement. (unless you want the tv to sit higher than the window sill)

what do you have , 12-16" from the floor to the tv? I think those that you pictured are too tall.

here's some other ideas. these are Ikea hacks

I don't know which cab of theirs this is, but they topped it w/their own DIY wood top

this would be perfect for you. get a floor lamp like this for the corner, do the low console (it's minimal and clean looking), get a few simple accessories. For the other corner you could do a simple side chair or Tall tree plant in a pot.

or like this one. do the art on one side, a plant, mirror or light on the other.

or, span the entire wall with one of the hacks like this one. simple, easy.

etagere for the corner.

simple Besta topped w/wood

Besta

this one is short enough so that you could mount it just above the baseboard heght

so this one is the Besta Eket cabinet combo. tons of DIY hacks w/these online. This would be perfect across that wall. (try painting the wall a darker color too

do the shelves off to one side. bring in pictures/art.

Ok, that's it. This is all I got!! I've said all I can say and suggested all I can suggest.

don't do bulky. I like these latest pics for your dilemma. pick one and try it.

(the Besta units come in diff colors)

Thank you so much Beth!!! I will update you with what we do!

Having both wood shutters and Venetian blinds in the same room seems “off” to me.
If the console will fit between the window and the left wall, I would try it there. Put the curtains back on the rod. If you keep the tv on the console, center the tv on the console:
don’t put it into the corner.

Trying to visualize.....
I don’t like the floating shelf idea, so it’s either a long console- do I get one to reach across the entire wall ? Or just part way?

Or two slightly higher sides

A low console going across the entire wall would be great. Large artwork on both sides.

Following.

Finally got a custom tv stand and love it, what do you think!

It looks great, Lindsay. I would remove curtain rod unless you are getting drapes. In that case widen the rod so the drapes don’t cover the window.

looks good! agree with ^

Thank you all for the advice! Should I keep the window treatment ?

Not necessary with shutters.

I'd keep the shutters, remove the curtain rod, and if at all possible, put your cable box, dvd player and sound bar (?) on one of the shelves- not on the top of the cabinet.

shutters are fine. curtain rod has to go

try moving the the little shelving units away from the tv just a bit. everything looks so crammed in the middle.

on the left one, try doing a potted plant w/something that trails over the side. like a Pothos or something. (or the right one. whichever you prefer.)

or, put the two shelves on one side, and a tall potted plant in the other corner

overall it looks very nice.

Try the toy cubbies on either side of the sofa as end tables. Place a pair of floor lamps behind them.
Consider a pretty Roman shade over the window in a fabric that blocks the light when viewing the TV. Use a fabric that relates to the area rug or a pretty fabric and have a long sofa pillow made to match the shade. Have the shade wider than the window.

PS honestly I think you should do curtains. There are some really pretty light blocking patterned curtains available. Rod diameter thicker than an inch for weight and presence. Have it 8-12 inches wider than window frame. Hang rods at ceiling height with anchors. Use 4 panels to get proper fullness and weight for the large wall. Two panels on each side. Hemmed to within 1/4” of floor. You will need to buy 96” long panels if you ceilings are 8’.
Great call on console!

Kind of stuck on window treatments....I tried to put drapes behind tv stand and it doesn’t look right...

Beth love the tall potted plant and cubbies on one side.
My biggest obstacle was the tv stand, so happy I have it! And can re arrange as needed. Will do a few more pics and post

I am coming in late to the party, but just wanted to suggest that adding a couple pieces of art on each side of the window vertically could help integrate the tv with the window a bit more. just needs a little more verticallity so they look like more of a full grouping vs individual pieces.

Often times design can be trial and error......

Here it is with blinds

Lindsay you have posted about this room so many times it was fine when you had it in the corner you just never repositioned your sofa

Thanks for your input Claire!

the curtains look great! I personally like them vs the shutters. to me its less distracting when watching tv...cleaner looking

I like the curtains better as well. You just need two more to make it look right, in my opinion.

YW