Thank you! I was actually considering doing something low like that.

I use that cabinet to store my 8 year old's toys, so I was thinking taller was better in the end. (I'm in a condo with NO storage).

Good point about the color- that also makes total sense. The TV is not on the wall yet, so I will definitely put it low when/if I find a lower cabinet. Thank you again!!!

ETA another dirty photoshop mockup. Does this look better? It looks weird to me, but I have also been staring at it forever.

You are 100% positive, this is the ONLY wall for tv?

The fire: The mantel and ship lap detail is incongruous with the quite traditional surround and the herringbone marble. That really is part of the issue as much as size of console: )

There's too much going on in that area.

For now? I'd lower the tv, have no console.

Or? Give us more pics of the room and perhaps a different location? A bit less decor on the mantel would help as well.

I'd suggest the TV should be mounted lower on the wall.

I'd also ask if there isn't a better wall for TV placement.

The TV is too high and maybe just a very shallow wall mounted shelf with a drawer for that cabinet to not be too heavy. Take the clutter off the mantel too. Something like this

Thank you for all of the comments!

I wish I had another wall for the TV, but I'm in a condo and space is very limited. That wall is the only one where the TV can be placed, unfortunately. :(

I'm definitely going to go lower with the cabinet and TV- I love that idea. I mentioned above that the cabinet has to be able to store toys/art supplies, so functionality is really important.

The fireplace may have elements that are incongruous with each other, but I actually love it so much! Probably why I'm no pro decorator. lol

You guys are great- thank you again!