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Need design advice!

4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago

need help with 3 things

1. what do to with the space above the fireplace

2. what to do with the wall above the couch

3. what to do with the random corner

looking for farmhouse, clean vibes! any ideas?




Comments (12)

  • 4 years ago

    Bring the TV down to seated-adult height. No one will be comfortable looking at a TV up so high. Put some kind of console table below the TV (storage for video machine, movies, etc.).
    Art over the fireplace. Maybe smaller art (2-3) over the sofa. Drapes on the windows.

  • 4 years ago

    Color is welcomed. Some personal details above the fire will add sparkle vibes. Brass, metal figures can be hung on the couch wall. A wood accent chair like a Shell chair will create a nice balance.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Distrited pics are in no way helpful BTW. I agree the TV needs to be lowered and a cabinet below it to anchotr it on the wall . The ecnter of the screen nshould be at eye level when seated so figure that out then that will tell you the height of the cabinet . Hang art above the sifa and do som interesting taller decor on the mantel

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I would add some height to the fireplace decor and find large scale art for above the sofa. I would also mix up the pillows and add an end table with table lamp between sofas.





  • 4 years ago

    What is to the left of the FP? Have you tried the TV on the wall to the right of the FP with the sofa floating to create an entry wall corridor? Everything looks very squished towards the door & I would not want to sit at the end of the sofa with shoes and purses surrounding me… doesn’t go with your “clean” vibe :-) Maybe take another picture from different angle. From the current pics, for me, everything needs to be shifted forwards (towards FP) and put both focal points on the same wall (lower TV about 40” off floor with console table below as noted above) & move coat hooks etc to TV wall to create a better entry way.

  • 4 years ago

    For people asking for more pics - I’m thinking of getting a new coffee table as well, something lighter colored. These suggestions are AMAZING! I have a new console for under the TV on its way and will lower the TV as soon as I have a friend to come help :)

  • 4 years ago

    You could add a tray to the ottoman and reposition it as a coffee table if you dislike the current one (although I like it). I would also move the sofa towards the loveseat and move the round end table to the other side of the sofa.


  • 4 years ago

    Thanks for the additional photos @Catie. Now I see you have no room on the other side of FP :-) I still think the TV would work better on the opposite wall with one of your sofas centered on the the window and the other floating in front of TV/FP area. Are you able to shift your area rug back and to the left? If you can move that a bit so you can see your floors around the perimeter, it will make your space look bigger and less cramped. Great space and with a few tweaks it will be just as you imagine!

  • 4 years ago

    I agree about putting the TV closer to the fireplace. You can then move the sofas and maybe put a console on that window wall for storage.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    The t v is hung too high, and it is looking pretty lonesome. There isn't enough room for a floor console, so add a wall mount, like this one from Home Depot. Love the light and the shelving.



    As. for the sofa/fireplace wall, using painters tape, choose an accent color and make the fireplace more important.




  • PRO
    4 years ago

    We might suggest looking into some artwork for over the sofa and maybe some 3D artwork for over the fireplace. Please take a look at our designs below for more ideas:

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