As long as you're in construction mode, is there any way you can widen that opening between the TV space and the window space so it feels like one room? I'm assuming the supporting posts are on either end of the wall, so if that's the case, I'd do that first.

Then you can put in an L-shaped sectional with the long end on the wall adjacent to the left side of the TV with a chair on the opposite side. You can then have a reading cornier to the right of the window.

I agree what is the purpose of that starnge area with all the windows when opened up it would allow you to have a great space for a FR. IMO that would be a huge improvement and worth every penny spent on it.

I asked about it today and it’s a support beam. We can’t move it unless we pay $$$$ which given the scope of this project already, not an option. It stays

Its not the beam it is the wall that is the issue so open it as much as possible then see what can be done the whole spe will feel totally differnt and allow a much better layout

Right but the walls are supporting the beam. They can’t remove the walls without placing a new beam which would be cost prohibitive

Sometimes posters consider changing things which have a poor cost/value relationship. If you were to spring for the new beam and open up the room it would positively change the appearance and usability of the space 100%. I get budget constraints - I did a major remodel on my last house. Toward the end of the project when you feel like money has been flowing out your door nonstop you develop fatigue and just want it to stop. But there is never going to be a better time to change this. If the money isn't there, it isn't there, but this would be a good use of funds if you can squeeze it out.

Right but the walls are supporting the beam.

Huh? No, it's just drywall. You couldn't do something like this, at least?

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A floor plan with dimensions would be very helpful here. The photos distort the dimensions.

Let's assume the walls aren't changing, and focus on how to arrange the two rooms as one.

I would put the desk in front of the small window we can see in the third photo, either facing the small window, or with the back to the big window (if the stub wall is wide enough for the desk).

Now find a better place for the TV. I've watched TV over a fireplace, in a small room, and by the end of the movie my neck was killing me. I would try the TV in the corner to the left of the fireplace. That allows viewing from the whole space. Put a big couch against the big window, a comfy chair to the left of it (if there's room), and a couple of chairs facing the fireplace. A really big rug, or two matching rugs in each space, will help tie it together.

PLease supply an annotated floor plan. I'm not sure where the kitchen and living room are with respect to this space.

When we opened the family room to the kitchen we put in a support beam which is supported on one end by a stub wall. It was expensive to do, and would have been even more expensive if there were rooms above it rather than just an attic space. I totally understand what you are saying. There's a beam up there which is supported on either end, and not just by drywall. A beam with a post in the center would be worse.

And anyway, I suggest that you put a long sofa along the long wall, and some chairs facing it. Swivel chairs are great for a situation like this with a TV. Removing those stub walls wouldn't make any difference.

It would be helpful to know the size of the room, opening, nook etc.

Wish we could see the other rooms And get a hand drawn sketch with measurements of the rooms that include openings and windows and doors. That would help us help you. Best wishes.

Please consider putting the TV somewhere else.

I feel your pain. We understand that it is cost prohibitive to open up the walls and that room completely. But with that said it would be worth the extra expense and make a huge difference in how you can use those rooms. Hope you can give us a hand drawn sketch with measurements that include walls, windows, doors, openings and the fireplace. That will make a big difference and make it possible for us to help you.