Invest in some storage units to go on either side of the fireplace that will allow the t out a to go away. IKEA has excellent low cost options. In our old home we painted the brass fireplace black and that made a world of a difference all on its own. You could paint the stone too. I would also hide all the wires. Get some baskets as well for throwing blankets and other random things in.

You need to show all four walls of the room. This is not about the fireplace; it's about creating a comfortable space around the natural stone, wood floors, etc.

You're hating the wrong thing. The natural river stone fireplace is overwhelmed by the massive TV over it, the mess of wires, a huge clock next to it (It's a family room, a place to relax, not count the minutes) , and kids' stuff, corner lamp. The large personal wedding photo, though sentimental, should head for the bedroom. Here's are some ways to deal with your stone fireplace, so you like it, not hate it:

--Get a smaller TV and put it to to the side of the fireplace in its own cabinet/consolde/bookcase with all cords hidden. (Dangerous around little ones in any case.)

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Something like this only with TV on a console. If budget is tight, get wood bookshelves the height of the mantel and put natural baskets on the lower shelves to corral all the toys.. Put logs in the firebox to pull the eye away from the massive black screen, or better an art work on the mantel and TV on top of bookshelves or console.

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Here's the eventual look to go for if you musthave TV over fireplace: logs in firebox, cabinets on the side for toys, floating shelves for art and photos, rug in front to pull the eye forward,

All of the photos show features that pull the eye away from massive TV and wires: rug; mantel, shelves, cabinets. Everything should harmonize with the stone--beiges, gray, cream.

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I have to agree, it’s not the fireplace, it’s the tv.
There has got to be a better spot for it.

Please post dimensions of the room, all four walls, doors and windows. You can do it on paper and post a picture of that.

Tips to binding the cords that you don’t have to drill through the wall the cords are main irritation

*hiding

If you move tv off fireplace to a console or something similar it will hide Tue cords

It is the fireplace. The common practice is that the TV placed above the FP should NEVER be larger than the FP!!!

I suggest you offer us a look at the room to help you find a new location for the TV.

You guys are going to hate this lol but we have two tvs in our living room cus my husband and I like the play video games after the kid goes to bed it’s our bonding time I am thinking of moving the larger tv to the other wall where the couch is but the tv against the fire place is our main tv that is able to be seen from the kitchen and as a SAHM I watch a lot of tv while in the kitchen! I was thinking of arched bookshelves on either side of the fire place to add storage but also to be able to hide the cords and toys. Also absolutely hate this glass coffee table my husband has had since his last house would like to get a new one or just a small side table

Also be mindful this room gets very dark we will eventually put in lights but for now we have the cheap lamp for a quick fit not concerned about that as of now

It is not the fireplace. Your living rooms feels like a sports bar with two, too high tvs right next to each other. But, you truly need to embrace the look because it is the functional aspect that fit your lifestyle. It is what it is. No arched unit on either side of the fireplace. It is not going to remedy the TV situation, which is here to stay.

- Hang the TV a smidge higher so there is space between it and the fireplace. Then it won't read as one odd monolith.

- Google "TV cord hider". You will find self adhesive channels to put on the wall that the cords run through. They make paintable ones so you can blend it into your wall color.

- It already looks better with the clock and pictures removed.

- Get LED torchiers to help brighten your room until you get your lighting situation figured out. They will really light up your space much better than that corner lamp with bulbs in your eyes. Get two of them, point them at the ceiling, and you will have a well lit space. They have remote controls, dimmers, and you can choose the color temp on the remote.

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- I don't see a problem with the large glass table in the corner. No sharp edges - great for baby. It is glass and see through so it is almost like it isn't there. Again, I don't think nicer end tables are actually going to make this room look nicer.

- The space would also look better with a rug but I presume you want to keep it open for the kiddo raceway?

So you want help but no willing to change anything so how does that work. Kids do not need every toy in the space clsed storage for all that clutter to reclaim the spac eat night. The TV needs be on a wall at proper viewing height with a nice cabinet under it that can double as kids toy storage.

Since you like the tv set up and in fact have a second one, I would focus on hiding the cords well. Then I would focus on storage for toys so everything gets put away, getting a rig and maybe an ottoman/coffee table and call it done.

You can place identical bookcases with doors (for hidden storage at the bottom) on both sides of the fireplace. Ikea has nice bookcases at reasonable prices available in different finishes. Install lighting above the 2 bookcase and a mantel on the fireplace. I would place a TV cabinet to anchor the 2nd TV on the left wall (more storage). A coffee table and area rug would give the room a cosy feel. I'm also showing a task floor lamp, a table lamp, and small lamp on the TV cabinet.

To hide the wires, get wire covers and paint them the same colour as the wall.

The side wall is the best location for the TV. Select one with a larger screen.

@lisedv 's picture is lovely. But you have to realize that it has different sized TVs than you do so the scale is much more pleasing to the eye. I suspect you will not want to downsize your TVs so your look is going to be completely different. And honestly, I'm not sure if I'd spend the money on nice furniture pieces in a space that is going to still feel pretty wonky because of the scale. What you have is good for your needs. It is not great for balanced decor though.

Lisadv's picture is lovely, and I think there is a way to adapt it to help this room. Instead of tall built ins, what about shorter built ins the same height as the fireplace, painted a color of the stone. That visually extends the width of the fireplace. Place the largest tv over that group, because the sofa facing that TV is quite far back. Then hang the smaller tv lower on the wall, as in lisadv's picture. That TV is much closer to the sofa facing it, so you need the TV to be lower just for comfortable viewing, and you don't need it to be that large. From personal experience, we've found a 42" TV to be quite fine for gaming from a sofa 9-10 feet away. Both of your TVs look substantially larger than that.

Reading @Kendrah's comment I just realized the size of the TV is smaller than yours so I've modified my mockup with your size of TV. If you place a mantel above the stone you should make it wider and your TV will fit perfectly as shown below. The only thing I changed is the size of the TV above the fireplace.

What's up with the paint by the slider? Are you in the midst of painting? That needs to be finished.

I don't think your fireplace is natural stone. Too flat, and the way the stones are arranged looks like they are just glued on. Not an uncommon thing. If it were mine, it would bother me too and I'd paint it - it's homely.

Here's a tutorial, doesn't look that complicated. Not expensive. LOL it couldn't look worse painted than it does now. (Sorry.) https://erin-artandgardens.blogspot.com/2013/02/painted-stone-fireplace-before-and-after.html

The cord covers someone recommended look great and are easy to install. I've done it and I'm not really handy. You cut them to length, screw them into the wall, lay the cords in the channel and pop on the cover. Even unpainted, the white covers look better than the cords. And then the cords are safe from the kids.

I wouldn't get anything with shelves that need decor items arranged on it. It's harder than it looks to get shelves arranged the way the pros do it. Dust collectors, and it will just make your room look really busy.

Nice coffee table, but we got rid of our glass one when my son succeeded in lifting it at age 3.

Yes currently in the middle of painting… and I agree to me the stone on the fire place looks dingy and dirty thank you I agree the shelves might make the space to busy

I really with the fire place was brick we have brick by our front door so idk why they would decide to do this stone look

our main living room is really the heart of the home, so the goal is to make it both functional and inviting. Start by picking a focal point, whether it’s a fireplace, a big window, or even a statement art piece, and arrange your seating around it so the room feels grounded. A large area rug can help define the space, while layering in textures with pillows, throws, and curtains instantly makes it warmer and cozier.

Lighting is huge too—try combining overhead lights with floor or table lamps so you can adjust the mood throughout the day. If the space feels a little plain, add a pop of color with accent chairs, cushions, or artwork, and don’t underestimate the power of greenery to bring life and freshness. Finally, think about function: do you need extra storage, a reading nook, or space for entertaining? That will help guide your choices so the room fits your lifestyle.

What kind of atmosphere are you hoping to create, cozy and relaxed, or clean and modern?

If you really don't like the stone, you can whitewash it.

You don’t need shelves to show things. You need low storage units that are closed that you can put a the kid toys in. There are so many wonderful ideas being tossed around but you also need to realize the season of life you are in, how much you want to spend on this, and what you will actually do. My gut says ikea is your friend here.

I can't figure out the layout of your house from your pictures. Did you move the sofa in one of the pictures or am I just really confused??

I'm trying to get a layout where all the toys are in one area, maybe with a rug for the kids to play on. Then the 2 sofas and TV in the other side of the room, with a rug to define that area. Can't tell if your room is long enough for that.

One thing I did when my kids were small is switch out the toys. I had 2 batches, including big things like the play kitchen. My experience was that if it was gone for a week, it's like a new toy when it comes back. They get more fun out of the same number of toys, and there's half the stuff to deal with.

Here's an off the wall idea. Do you use your fireplace a lot? My sister got rid of hers completely and her living area became so much more usable. Your stuck-on pieces of fake stone pop right off with an air hammer. In Ireland, where my son lives, many of the old houses have multiple fireplaces. People just put stuff right in front of them to hide them completely. Google "hide my fireplace" for some ideas.