How would this look around a tv?

7 years ago

We have a 65 inch tv which we are trying to find some design around for. To give you an idea of our layout, it is a great room with an open kitchen behind. It's been difficult to find a tv stand/entertainment center that meets our needs (light colored, and with piers- we don't want just a tv stand) and that meets our budget (under $1500- $1000 if possible). We really like this one:

https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/70-inch-Urban-Blend-Entertainment-Center/8676868/product.html?refccid=DKGE35JK4H634MSE5AZ74MM7SE&searchidx=67

but seeing how it is a little low and our tv will be mounted- will it look funny if I mound the tv a bit higher than the top of the piers? I would fill the dead space in between the tv and the top of the stand with pictures, knick knacks, etc.

Thanks!

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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9

7 years ago

I'm afraid this won't help since I really like the pictures on overstock that have just a TV stand so much better than the ones that have the additions on the side. It just looks cluttered and not elegant to me. They also look cold, a bit like the steel skeleton of a skyscraper when it's being built. I don't mean to offend, but I also wonder whether this is a look that will not be long-lasting. Hanging the TV higher than the top of these structures at any rate would look rather odd, I think.

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k9arlene
7 years ago
A definite no on the overstock one! How is the rest of your room furnished? Are you looking for something contemporary, industrial, etc?
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ok great. much better. so right now the tv is just floating on the wall. you ned more than just adding more 'stuff' to the wall. you seriously need a console to go under the tv, (please, please, lower the tv! for that size tv it should be about 46-50" from the floor to the CENTER of the tv. ) This Besta hack (ikea) would actually work out great. can you do this? this one is BEsta, and i'm not sure what the ikea model they used below. you can find it online under "Ikea hacks for TV consoles" look at the tv height, this is how you want yours. Here are identical room layouts to give you ideas on what to use and how to arrange things. if you have the room, you might be able to do an entire wall unit. this would take care of putting something on the walls. Logan, 5 piece entertainment center. these cost a bit more, but they do give you storage and decor options for that blank wall. you could even build one yourself if you can DIY the depth on this cabinet isn't that large. you could absolutely do something like this, and top it with a butcher block cut to fit the top. just lower your tv bracket. These are probably simple base cabinets linked together to form a type of floating media unit. this is another Ikea hack. they made it into a floating media cabinet and either painted the wood on top, or you could use a remnant from a quartz or stone piece. here's another one, but in a smaller length. they've built some bookcases to go on the sides So, another option is to get a dresser or vintage storage piece, paint it, and use it for your console. this one you can buy off of wayfair or other places, and do the pictures around it. lots of ideas...like any of them?
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Christina
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7 years ago
Nothing is furnished yet, as we just moved! I would definitely contemporary/industrial, even classic...just no (dark) brown/standard wood color or black!
aprilneverends
7 years ago
Have you check the West Elm website?

(my dislike for them aside-the lines are usually nice)

http://www.westelm.com/products/industrial-storage-media-console-80-h2360/?pkey=cconsoles-media-storage-cabinets%7Cmedia-consoles

http://www.westelm.com/products/rustic-modular-66-media-console-h969/?pkey=cconsoles-media-storage-cabinets%7Cmedia-consoles

http://www.westelm.com/products/reclaimed-wood-lacquer-media-console-long-h1653/?pkey=cconsoles-media-storage-cabinets%7Cmedia-consoles

http://www.westelm.com/products/modern-media-console-large-h1489/?pkey=cconsoles-media-storage-cabinets%7Cmedia-consoles

http://www.westelm.com/products/antique-finish-iron-chest-g866/?pkey=cconsoles-media-storage-cabinets%7Cmedia-consoles

http://www.westelm.com/products/bin-pull-media-console-h375/?pkey=cconsoles-media-storage-cabinets%7Cmedia-consoles

http://www.westelm.com/products/jonah-console-h227/?pkey=cconsoles-media-storage-cabinets%7Cmedia-consoles

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I used to have an entertainment center with two different towers(one enclosed plus glass, one bookshelf type), upper shelves, and what not..but it was made in Spain, and 8 000 K more than 15 years ago..and I payed in installments..

Still alive and well, my ex has it. Still looks good even)

Check also https://www.allmodern.com/Entertainment-Centers-C445007.html

they have an array of products..from pretty bland to more interesting. Needless to say interesting cost much more.

Check Gilt.com that has flash sales of modern furnishings from time to time.

They're not doing that great so they often give 30% off or so. The big minus-you can't check it IRL. Unless you saw the brand before.

And another thought. Hunt Craigslist. That's what I usually do lately, when I'm looking for the quality furniture..

Aaaand yet another thought. Vintage stores. Depending where you live of course. In LA there are several stores like this..more hip and modern. Some of them are really cool too.
sail_away
7 years ago
Why do you want the TV that high? It's my understanding that putting the TV higher on the wall can lead to neck strain.

(Disclaimer: I am saying this as someone whose husband wants the TV mounted above the fireplace, and we have done so without any ill effects so far. (Probably due to the fact that we don't sit and watch TV much. If I do watch something on TV, I'm usually puttering in the kitchen, so I'm standing as I glance at it from time to time.)
aputernut
7 years ago
No neck strain here and our TV's are high, since we are reclined in our comfy theater recliners. also master bedoorm. is high since we are laying in bed looking up.
Christina
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7 years ago
Sail_away; I don't think the tv would be THAT high- it's just that the tv stand I posted is really low
amykath
7 years ago
We have a huge tv. It might be 70". I bought two of the stand which are very low and yet the tv is a perfect height for viewing. This was before we put up the tv.
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This is after. Excuse the mess, I still have art to put up on the wall. I am still working on that. What a task! The large art that is there now is going.
k9arlene
7 years ago
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I think it's the side shelves that will make the tv look awkward if it's hung too low or too high. Those shelves really don't serve much of a purpose other than to be a dust collector.
k9arlene
7 years ago
Since you're starting from scratch with your decorating, I'd first find some inspiration pictures of rooms you like and try to model your room after your favorite. Have dimensions of your room and decide on placement of your furniture before you buy any pieces. That way everything will fit and the styles of the pieces will be cohesive. I'd first pick out seating and then the tv stand.

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