Can you move the mantle?

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We need to see about that. There is a brick design under it so we aren’t sure if that can be removed. Love somsome of the things you shared, thank you!

I think you would need to have a mason remove the brick corbels in order to move the mantle but I wouldn't do that. The design of this room really doesn't lend itself for good TV placement. What are the measurements of the room? The picture makes the room look huge and the furniture small. I would get rid of the entertainment center and work a modular set up for that wall. Make it is wider than what you have now so it will be better proportioned on the wall. IKEA Besta has great pieces. I would paint the walls a white or beige to better coordinate with the wood trim. The gray doesn't work. A sofa (I don't think a sectional will work due to FP & TV opposite each other) and 2 chairs is a good place to start with furniture. You also need tables for lamps.

That would help a whole lot. Thanks in advance.

Guessing the front door is at the bottom of the stairs, and from there you can walk straight through to the kitchen. So, why not close up the other entry to kitchen and put the t v on the new wall? It would allow for the sofa and two chairs to enjoy both focal points.

Now you have the empty wall. Great spot for console, art, lamps, ottomans:

Okay, I added the measurements and a few other pictures above. Thank you!!

I like the layout out of your room and your tv stand. I think two couches facing each other with a coffee table inbetween would look nice. They should be moved in closer to the fireplace so there is room behind them for "aisles" to the kitchen doors.

That tv stand has had a good life. It's time for it to go.

I really like your room. The high ceilings and fireplace give it a lot of presence. What strikes me most with your current layout is that all of your furniture is pushed against the walls and so far from eachother so there is no conversation space. I would try drawing out a couple of options on your room layout.

1. Put the TV on the staircase wall and use a large L-shaped sectional to have one side facing the fireplace and one side facing the TV/staircase. This would allow direct line of sight viewing of the TV if this is important to you. You could also accomplish this same layout with two sofas or a sofa and two chairs if you prefer.
2. Keep the TV on the wall opposite the fireplace. Face two matches sofas across from one another but bring them closer together so there is a conversation space. Bring them closer to the TV as well. Then in front of the fireplace, set two chairs across from eachother and/or angled towards the sofas to create a secondary seating area where you can cozy up to the fireplace.

I hope that helps give you a few ideas for furniture.

One thing that strikes me in terms of your decor is the scale of the items on the wall in relation to the scale of everything else in the room. I would replace the fireplace mantle decor with a larger piece of art (maybe canvas) that is more visually readable from a distance since the mantle is high and that is more proportional to your fireplace. Similarly, put some larger art on the wall on either side of the TV to add interest.

Thank you Beth. That helps a lot. MAE

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Hello sorry I haven’t gotten back to you sooner. I haven’t forgotten you. We will be posting pictures of the rendition for you soon. Have a great day

The rendition includes suggestions made by other folks and some of ours. It includes two love seat sofas (they give you more room to move in and out of the room), Two side tables, one 3'2" square coffee table, One 10' x 12' area rug, your two overstuffed chairs, Your TV mounted on the wall, One TV console, Two bookcases with drawers or cabinets ( possibly IKEA Hemnes or Havsta) on either side of the TV, Some decor, One large framed picture over the mantel and a similar entry table under the stairs like the one you have for your family photos. Please know that only the furniture placement is being presented not the colors or styles. This rendition with its suggestions is being presented for your consideration and viewing pleasure. We all hope it helps. Best Wishes, MAE Day Designs and the kind folks who offered their suggestions as well.

This is a picture of the Hemnes bookcase and link: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hemnes-storage-combination-w-doors-drawers-white-stain-s19233759/

This is a picture of the Havsta bookcase and link: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hemnes-storage-combination-w-doors-drawers-white-stain-s19233759/

This is what we did in our family room with the Billy system.

Best wishes to you and yours Beth. MAE

Thank you so much! This definitely helps give me a visual. I love this!

Happy to help.