Excuse the mess.

I have this wall which seems to be the only wall we can place a tv on which makes sense.

the fireplace is to the right which we do not use. the inside is painted black. the ”bench” in front of fireplace is 18 inches deep which I feel makes me have to start any placement after the black line.

im on a buget but..

i would like to place the tv on the wall, get some type of tv cabinet with storage and possibly paint the brick the same neutral color as other walls in room.

suggestions on how i solve this brick headache

placement of tv

space upto bench area is 52x52

thinking cabinet should be at most 48 inches? and maybe in a walnut or similar wood tone

removing mantle?

paint brick same color as walls?

too many ideas in my head and I would greatly appreciate any help

thank you