I prefer the fireplace centered. If you took the picture from the island, I like the idea of being able to see the fireplace from the kitchen and while (presumably) eating at the island. I rarely watch t.v. so that is not my priority. However, that being said, would the t.v. across from the window like that create glare?

Somehow it lost all my photo uploads, grrr

Hi Caroline, those windows face north and that is a covered porch so I do not foresee glare issues from the sun.  Good thought though.  I personally do like the center setup, but my wife feels that corner behind the chair is now wasted space

What does the person that designed the house recommend?

Hi Mark, the person who designed the house had a wood burning fireplace positioned in the center with book cases on either side.  The TV was placed above the fireplace.  Personally I'm not a big fan of TVs over the fireplace so I was trying to explore options.

What about a corner fireplace with the TV on the short wall to the left of it?  I also am not a fan of TVs above fireplaces.  It's too high for comfortable viewing.  Most people wall mount their TVs too high.

I seem to only have ideas of what not to do. Lol

No tv over the fireplace.

No funky shelves above the tv.

No corner fireplace.

No huge clocks.

I prefer the tv and fireplace on opposite sides. Wasted space behind a chair is just fine - no need to fill every space or line the walls with furniture.

Tha js TT, do you you mean similar to side by side, but angling the fireplace at  45 degrees instead of a 60 degree?

Thanks Littlebug,

I was just trying to add a little more to the room to give a sense of decorations, but maybe that detracts from the goal of figuring out the layout.

I would think it would be nice to see the TV from the kitchen.

if you feel so inclined tell us how we can improve the design. Thanks!

@Mike Attach the plan for the best suggestions.

Say how you will use the space, and who will use it. Is it mostly a TV watching room with an occasional fire or ???