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decoration help

2 years ago

My husband and i just bought our house and are struggling with with to do in our living room after the Christmas decorations are gone. They provide “enough” interest that the room doesn’t look off or boring. However, when we take them down shortly, there will be nothing but a couch, a lamp, and a bench. What can i put around the TV to help with interest to the eye? Or should i just leave it plain?

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  • 2 years ago

    Is this the same room that you are asking about window treatments in this post?

    https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6418767/window-treatment-help#n=0

    Please include photos of all 4 sides of the room and some info about your style/preferred colors.

  • 2 years ago

    a long console/credenza for under the TV for a lamp and storage.

    longer than the TV.

  • 2 years ago

    Yes! The room is very small and there isn’t much else in it other than a couch. Our preferred colors are tan, blues, greens, earth tones etc. there isn’t much room for a console table, i am looking for artwork/ something else if possible. Thank you!

  • 2 years ago

    I think black and white photos all same size/same frame of your favorite people, places, or whatever would be nice. I like the idea of a credenza under the tv for storage.

  • 2 years ago

    If you need storage.


  • 2 years ago

    youre only showing us a close up of the wall/tv. How can we possibly advise you?


    show the entire space

  • 2 years ago

    I totally understand where you are coming from, but I’m specifically asking about the wall with the tv on it. The entire space is very small and there isn’t much else other than a couch and a tiny coffee table. All the walls look exactly the same as the wall with the tv on it, other than the fact that they are totally bare. Thank you for your input nonetheless.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    the problem and why I asked, is there are no less than 500 diff styles you can do.


    is your room this small? here's what a console/tv and sectional look like.


    do you just want a console for under the tv? try than, a chair or plant in the corner.

    simple. Livingston 70" media cabinet


    3 diff styles.

    entry way console. Cost Plus world market has something like this


    Like vintage? get a mcm dresser or buffet and use it for the cabinet.


    this is a small wall. paint the wall black, bring in a lot of artwork, shelf, and the mcm furniture piece.


    do you want some cabinets all the way across for extra storage? then try something like this


    get some unfinished cabs paint and install

    lots of Ikea hacks


    This is really nice if you can DIY


    simple wood floor tiles attached on to the wall for an accent wall. get a dresser or console


    or, if the room lacks color/personality, put up some vertical shiplap planks and paint a dark color


    bring in a wood console or cabinet, hang tv above


    if you like more rustic, low bookcase w/some sconce lighting and shelf


    or, buy something like this

    if you like more modern:


    if you like traditional, Logan 5 piece entertainment center


    This is why I wanted a shot of the room so I could narrow things down.

    but, whatever, hope this gives you ideas

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    We might suggest removing the bench and investing in a nice long, low console for under the TV. Then you could do a large plant, or armchair, where the Christmas tree currently is.

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  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    I agree with everyone else who observed that the bench functioning as a console table under the TV is too small. its impossible to offer more specifics without seeing the rest if the room.

  • 2 years ago

    You might have something in your home that you could move to beneath the tv, rather than buying something new, but there are a lot of inexpensive credenzas, sofa tables, etc. that would fit, provide storage and balance the tv. A standing light fixture would work where the Christmas tree was, or a large plant, even. Do you have a budget? Thrift stores have a lot of furniture (sometimes very good quality) that might work. Many people on this thread would love to help!

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    We might suggest a long, low console for under the TV and a tall plant for where the Christmas tree currently is.

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  • 2 years ago

    Everything Home, you seem to like commenting on months old posts. Why not pick a post that is relevant today? or yesterday? posting help on months/years old projects usually is a waste of time. thanks