Need more pictures for sure….tv over the fireplace is a bad idea because it’s too high and also you will have glare from those windows. Put the tv to the right of the fireplace which will eliminate the glare factor. Sofa will then have to face the fireplace and tv. More pictures and dimensions of the room will help you get answers here.

Definitely post more photos, esp of the right side of FP. If you add some built-ins (not just floating shelves) you can make the depths even by creating a second wall (of a sort), bringing the built-ins out to the 15” you’ve got on the left. (Really poorly expressed, but I hope you know what I’m saying.)

Why isn't the TV in the larger side where it would fit?

Tv in the deeper recess, cabinet and art or shelves in shallower one.

I do not think stone work will improve the look of that wall or the fireplace.

I have a similar condition, deeper recess on one side than the other. But with mine, the walls are at two different depths. On the first floor, where the fireplace is, we ignored it, there are no built-ins and it's not that noticeable On the second floor both sides have built ins built flush with the face of the chimney. They have deeper shelves on one side and shallower on the other. You can't do this because it is the window which dictates depth.

In your case I would probably build them to the same depth (15") on each side. That is deep enough for a TV and shelves.

I would do 2 low cabinets the same width one on each side of the FP then wall mount the TV on a n articulating arm so tat when not being viewed it does not cover the window. Then above the other cabinet a large piece of art to balance the TV . I dislike shelving filled with stuff that collects dust and honestly most of it is not really worth display. I think I do need to see the whole room to give advice about the layout for sure but no TV above the FP for sure. Post pics here in a comment DO NOT start another post.

I too don't see why stone is needed, unless you have your heart set on that kind of look. Beverly's solution is excellent. I also think I'd built a false wall on the right side to make it more shallow and the same depth as the left side.

agree new furniture instead of stone on fireplace. Use Beverly’s ideas!

It looks like you have an ocean/water view. What kind of stone are you considering? When I think stone, I think mountain lodge. Beverly’s suggestions are excellent. We have a condo in which the niches on either side of the fireplace are same depth but different width, with a narrow gap between window and wall. Putting TV on the side is a great solution, especially with your nice painting.

We just moved into the lake home in mid-July and many changes have been made but this room doesn't seem finished or inviting. The new FP will installed and be faced with light colored stone veneer, (no mortar) . The furniture will be changed after all the sheet rock work is done. Side walls and TV placement are stumping me. I really dont want lots of shelves, just enough to display a few larger items, but bottom cabinets would be useful. Thanks for all the suggestions.

So, that’s easy: do some lower cab built-ins with doors or drawers with good storage, similar to what Caroline O is showing (yours will be wider, so even more storage), then, on the right side, mount your TV on an arm (we have one and love it….it’s so helpful), maybe do one open shelf above it, and on the left do 3 open shelves. You’ll have enough space (depending on ceiling height) in between shelves so that you can lean smaller prints/paintings against the wall and display some larger items….no need to clutter them up with a bunch of dust-catching knick-knacks (which you say you don’t want)….it’ll be pretty and useful. The TV shouldn’t be on the view side, esp not partially block it. After that, fire up the Big Green Egg and get smokin’!

Since you are replacing the furniture, that will open up more options for the overall room. Using low profile seating would mean being able to place seating under window. Consider if a sectional or couch with comfy chairs best suits your needs. Place tv opposite window (add anti-glare film), and there are lots of options to address the sides of the fireplace (could add a mantle, if interested).

Highly suggest looking at inspiration rooms for ideas, do a floor plan, save ideas/have a plan before you move forward.

A nice chair to read and enjoy the view on the left side. Samsung Frame TV on the right, they are anti-glare so glare is not an issue whereever it is placed.

I like Paul’s suggestion. If you like a bit more symmetry (and storage), put a lower cab on the left to match the right side, and a couple of open shelves above that, chair in front, at an angle. (Smaller art pieces look great on a shelf leaning against the wall.)

Yes, I thought maybe some more floating shelves, but I live in earthquake country and always worry about things falling on my head when I least expect it.

Concur-no stone on this fireplace wall. A nice paint color on that fireplace popout depending on the exact look of the new fireplace. Need photos of that or links. Once you get bulky furniture out of the space, you will see many more wonderful options. A swivel chair or two would be a bonus so you can look at fireplace or TV or the "views". Going to be nice. But the seating area is pretty small, so watch the size of new furniture carefully so you don't overcrowd this room. Smaller pieces will work much better. Cozy but Condo size.

My pet peeve is a TV that dominates the whole room. I think a TV should look like the room was designed with it in mind and not an afterthought. If you can't mount it above the fireplace and add a nice mantle, can you mount it on the wider side - maybe in a cabinet with doors that close over it when not in use? The put open shelves on the other side? It can be done to look like it belongs there but each side doesn't have to be exactly alike. I like all of the ideas that are posted here. As to the stone - I think it is personal preference.

I agree that your beautiful water view needs to be the star of this show. Move the TV to the opposite side of the fireplace. If it’s too wide to fit on the existing wall, get a smaller one. Otherwise, or the TV will continue to stand out, something no TV deserves.

I’ve attached a l photo that shows a TV on an arm, situated low on the wall (good for ergonomics of viewing and for preventing TV from dominating); housed in a dark, twin cabinet (good for symmetry and for downplaying TV visually when it is off). I would definitely place a striking vertical art piece above fireplace with a spotlight on it. No need to continue shelves up the walls on either side. The differential in depths of the flanking walls seems to me to be a feature, not a problem. It adds subtle interest.

Think about appropriately-sized throw rugs to define the different functions of this open space.

Good luck with completing the interior of your beautiful home.

Furniture selection and placement is key in a room that has a view like this does. It’s a far more important aspect than the fireplace and/or TV. If you had another room to view television, I wouldn’t even put one in the space…too sweet a space. Music, conversation and laughter should fill that room 😉🙌🏼

I concur with Beverley’s ideas above, but I also came to to get rid of the vertical blinds on that large window & get some beautiful curtains instead. The blinds instantly cheapen the look of the whole room. If you put your television on the right side, like others are suggesting, you could even put a couple of chairs in front of the window, without blocking your beautiful view.

Did anyone else want to see the opposite side of the room? Is it possible to switch the dining and living room areas? Could you place the tv opposite the fireplace? Then use the fireplace in the dining room area?

In a space like this it is necessary to understand how the adjoining areas are used…and how many people are to be accommodated on a daily basis …..and how many extra guests do you wish to accommodate…Also the wall opening is a quandary …will placing furniture there interfere with traffic from that area..also what is the adjoining space used for?…arrangement and use of that room can definitely affect the room you are asking about

Not everyone has or wants a separate room for watching TV vs chatting or looking at the view or reading. IMHO, it would look odd to have the fireplace in the dining room if the kitchen is on the other side of where the table is located in the pic, as I suspect it is. As you said, btydrvn, it's necessary to know how the adjoining areas function.

Check out Mantelmount.com for a movable TV mount. We love ours! Sometimes it is nice to have the TV over the fireplace like when watching a movie or sports. When you don’t want it, simply push it back up above the fireplace where it is out of the way. It’s a unique solution and I’ve not seen any5ing else

Like it. Sorry I hit post too soon! Best of luck and please post what you decide to do.

What a stunning view! Please don’t put a couch in front of it. I think the setup you have with the couches opposite the windows and the fireplace work best, but the tv is too large for the left alcove and would be awkward to view in the right alcove for some viewers. Would you consider a smaller tv above the fireplace? Perhaps a frame tv. While it may seem like a downgrade in size it would be a huge upgrade for the room.

While I agree with others that you certainly don’t need stone on the fireplace if you really want it it would add nice texture. Keep it light to go with the brightness and airiness of the room.

I would do a built in cabinet on the lower part of the right side with a few shelves above for your larger items as you said, similar to the picture I added. I wouldn’t try to mirror what you do on one side on the other since they are different sizes. They’re different so go with it. On the left I’d do a simple, not too busy, collage wall all the way up to the ceiling to balance the right alcove with a pretty swivel chair in front so you can curl up next to the fire with a book or a coffee and enjoy your view.

Make sure when you get new furniture your area rug reaches all of your furniture and tucks under your couches. I agree with another poster who said take down the blinds and replace with curtains. Or nothing in my opinion

Here’s a simple collage wall that I would do on the left side

I would mount the tv over the fireplace, move the piece of furniture that tv is sitting on to the right side of the fireplace and the other piece of furniture to the left side and consider painting it in a nice accent color and get a throw and pillows with that color in them. Consider painting the piece of furniture on which the tv is situated the same shade as the new paint color of the other unusual piece of furniture. Are you by any chance related to John Delory...if yes this is Cara.....Hi John!

It’s a beautiful space. Embrace the asymmetry, nice shelves on the left, a console with TV on the right. My current house house has one living space and we acquired a big TV during the pandemic. I think stone will date the space, have a nice mantel installed.

(Painter just left, art not replaced on floating shelves yet.)

Be careful if you put the tv over the fireplace (which I wouldn’t choose but remember it’s your house so what works for YOU?) because of heat. There are many great suggestions but if you do put matching cabinets, if you want to make them the same, make the fronts the same but the right one have much deeper cabinets (who doesn’t need more storage?). When the cabinets are closed they would look the same. If you do cabinets on the bottom only then you could use a false wall, or what’s on the other side? You could move the wall if it has a closet on the other side, making the “holes” match (as long as it’s not load bearing). I understand waiting until the space is finished to upgrade furniture- if you go over budget you may need to wait a bit, but do the bones right and then upgrade furnishings as you can. It’s going to be nice!

You do have a gorgeous view. I am not sure this would work I am not a designer, but my immediate thought was having custom cabinets with doors built on either side of the fireplace. I would have them built to the depth of the recesses, but on the deeper recess, I would have pull out shelves. I would have a few floating shelves above the cabinet on the window side and the tv on the other side (either on a pull out arm or sitting on the cabinet.) If the extra depth bothers you, a false wall to cover the depth? As for stone, personal taste, it is your home, do what you would love to see.