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No I’m not returning sofa, BUT the rug is gonna go. It’s worn out, so that can be changed.

Also, I hate the blue shelf LOL, so it’s coming down for the paint. I might put it elsewhere… like you suggested though. It was only there for my previous setup.

I LOVE my fireplace though.

If the sofa reclines, you'll have to allow for that and float it. A rug should be about two feet wider than the sofa. If you want TV above the FP, then put them on the opposite wall and lower the TV to about 5" above the top of the FP. Hope that the wall mount is an adjustable arm so you can angle the TV down for viewing. Float the sofa facing it at the charted distance and to create a walkway behind it when not in the reclined position.

So with what you are saying, should I do not divide the living area and eating are somehow?

And I’m open to not putting TV above fireplace but can’t figure out a good way to do it otherwise and include both in LR

If you divide the room from dining with sofa, put the TV on the larger wall so you don't have constant traffic from the front door walking past it. Definitely put it on a fully articulated arm so you can adjust to watch.

Do you like down when you watch TV? You could also try angling the couch that it isn't straight by the wall

@happyleg I usually recline but yes sometimes lay down. I think I’m going to move the TV to that other wall and add an articulating mount so I can move it different ways. I got the rug out.

@decoenthusiaste I am unsure about putting the back of the couch to that walkway. It seems weird to walk in and face the back of the couch?

TV could go up there. But then where would chairs go (when I buy them…)

Thoughts?

Okay that's better so you're putting the TV on that shelf make sure it's secure Shelf or you going to put on top of the fireplace oh yeah your TV doesn't have legs I would put it six inches above the fireplace or 10 at the most

But that looks better like that

@happyleg no that shelf is coming down. I just couldn’t get it down so painter will do it tomorrow. But still mounting the tv there above fireplace

@happyleg I still want to be able to put stockings and such from fireplace so I’m leaning towards 10-12 in above

I foresee chiropractic bills in your future if the sofa isn't in front of the TV and the TV is high on the wall. Since the FP is movable, why not just use it here for the holidays and then take it to the master for the rest of the year? Or celebrate with your kids in the master; the better to hide the presents, my dear.

We might recommend moving the TV/fireplace to where the shelf is currently hanging. We think if you place the fireplace in the middle with artwork over it, and then place the TV lower on the wall over a console, then you should be able to place the sofa facing both the fireplace and TV. You would be able to place a small console where the TV/fireplace is now and have that as an entryway. If you got two chairs they might be able to be placed where the window is, next to the door. See our images below for more inspiration.

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Thank you everyone for your input!!! I actually got my TV mounted on a full motion mount this morning, and I did do it above fireplace. My living room is awfully small when I eliminate that entry area. I have a lot more to do. Purchased a rug as seen below as well. Still looking for a chair to replace this glider and some tables/decor.

Any suggestions on accent colors? There are a LOT I could choose from in the rug. Yellow pillows can go… the smallish gray recliner will be here tomorrow to replace that glider.

I’m no designer but I think you should hang something on the wall above the glider. I love the lamp and end table you added. I think your space is looking beautiful! 😍