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The entertainment center definitely overtakes the room and overwhelms the space. I think it would be a huge improvement to remove it…could you not fit a tv diagonally in the corner above the fireplace mounted on the wall? Just a thought…beautiful home!

They sell brackets for mounting/adjusting to corners…just a thought! That way you could keep the same arrangement w/o the fireplace being behind the couch.

The best advice is to do nothing now. Live in the house for at least six months and get a feel for what works and what doesn't work.

What you think you want now, may change completely once you're actually living in the house.

I love fireplaces but I would be truly tempted to “let it all go” and have just the windows. Your kitchen is very nice but this wall of wood somehow looks like an extension of the kitchen, in the 3rd photo of the additional photos.

@cpartist is correct. Live with it awhile, see if you still want a fireplace, if so where would it work for you, etc.

Congratulations on your new home.

Are you able to post a blueprint with measurements of the room? That would help a lot.

Move in and live in the home for a while. Although it sounds more convenient to remodel before you move in, it’s not a good idea. You need to get to know your spaces and how they either meet your needs - or don’t.

If you plan to remove it…ever…address it now …as removing will create flooring problems..if it seems worth keeping..paint it white..to blend in better

I guess I’m the odd one out, but waiting until you’re living in the home makes everything SO MUCH harder! You would now have to remove all furniture, tear up flooring, etc etc while living in the home. There are things in my home I would love to do, but they may never get done because of the logistics and mess…

Unfortunately.. the wall paint color is a big part of the problem..a warmer wall color would complement the floors and cabinetry better…..
as is, the walls are a mismatch with those more golden elements..( the cabs and floors)which are not easily changeable…
however… IMO …whatever it takes to remove the “odd” cabinets will be worth it …and …if done…should be done before move in if possible.
with the added plus of more windows it is a win win

This is horrible and eats up the entire room. plus, do you sit on the floor to view the TV?? just a big NO>

I'd remove everything in this room. (it's blocking the windows!)

remove it and start over.

Wall color? depends on what furniture you will be using. it's easier to match wall color to furniture than vice versa.

(unless you just want to go w/a neutral white)

As for the island/sink, yes, it would require trenching in a water line. quite frankly, i'd live with it for awhile, save up money, and redo the entire kitchen. 25 yrs for this kitchen is plenty long enough. The corbels, two tiered bar, ornate cabinets, black polished granite, small island, yeah, needs to be revised.

Flooring will be the other expensive problem to tacle. do you like the tile floor?

it's a nice home but pretty dated, obviously. UP to you if you like enough to leave it as is.

Hows the budget? to have some extra for rehab? I'm sure the bathrooms fall in the same catagory.

if it was mine I'd redo the flooring, kitchen and remove that useless unit in the family room.

There is a lot of potential in this otherwise very nice home.

Is there a basement under the Kitchen or are you on a slab? If a basement, it's not that difficult or expensive to move water of gas lines and would give you more options.

However, if you're on a slab, it will cost more b/c you will have to break into the slab. You can probably move water or gas a foot or two to either side, but not much more. If you're redoing the floors (it doesn't sound like you are), it may be worth it if you plan to change the layout.

Regardless, if you change the layout substantially, you may end up with flooring issues anyway. But, you might be OK, it all depends on how the cabinets & other items were installed (e.g., is there electrical work or plumbing coming up through the floor)?

Thank you for coming to HOUZZ with these questions but to be honest with you, you would be better off contacting someone locally to come in and help you with this. You need someone who can lay hands and eyes on the actual room. Unfortunately this forum cannot really give you the help you need. As for doing any kind of remodeling. We sincerely suggest that you do it prior to moving in. Living in a construction zone Can be very difficult. The construction dust gets everywhere and in everything and is especially difficult near a kitchen. On a better note, congratulations on your new and very beautiful home. We wish you many happy days in your new home. Best wishes.

It is a beautiful home. Move in and enjoy it.

If you really hate it and have it removed before you move in, what will you do about the floor?

RE #1: I’d rip it all out ASAP. It’s dreadful, and it’s choking the room.

maybe you can tell them that entertainment monstrocity is furniture ans they need to take it with them holy mackeral the 90s are alive and well

ok just need ro comment- what the heck is going on behind the angled giant cook top pizza store thing.

Back to the family room - That built-in completely overwhelms the space including the windows. If you can/want to I would take out the whole thing, put the fireplace against the wall with a new smaller surround, and put a tv above it. I'm not quite sure but it looks like if the tv is on that wall it will be easier to see from the kitchen. (although if you want it on the picture wall it can be mounted on a swing-arm)

I' would like to get rid of the fireplace and put the TV on the end wall with a nice cabinet underneath and put full length windows on either side. That way your sofa arrangement would work, which I like. Could maybe add a couple small chairs under the windows for extra seating.