Your tv wall is bare but the rest of the room is lovely. Do you have any tv wall inspiration pictures?

Your picture is nice but it puts all the focus in the middle of the wall. I think I would like it better on one of the walls on either side of the fireplace with another picture to balance the other side. I dislike a crowded mantel so I would look to add one or two vases with tall filler and a circular piece in the middle - mirror, clock, iron work, etc.

I think: figure out the TV wall first. what size TV, what console, do you want to integrate some shelves, how else will be that space used..you have many possibilities there

once you have this wall figured out your room will feel more anchored so to say.

you'll see where art go since you'll have all the furniture to judge correctly the relationships between different pieces.

you'll feel where you want to add and where-to subtract

the "bare" feel you have now is because of the temporariness of the now-TV arrangement,,take care of that, and everything will eventually will fall into the place

i kinda like how your art is just leaning against the fireplace mantle. so what if it's formal and paneled-i think it's cool to contradict it a bit as long as you really love the art of course.

hunt the rug you love, bring some plants..it's a very pretty room, it just needs decision regarding the TV as the main step to become what you want from it.

I agree with April. You need to beef up the TV wall.

I agree about the over mantle. The contrast between it and the brick and the wall color is too much. That may be why you have the picture there.

I totally agree with Rather....., that was the first thing that I noticed. If painting the over mantel the wall color does not work it may need to be removed.

Your room is very lovely and warm!

The first two things that jumped out at me, was the art over the fireplace (looks to big to me) and the tv wall, not beefy enough as others mentioned. Have you tried the tv in the corner or is that not an option?

Thanks for the replies. The tv sat in the corner for years in a big armoire that is now doing duty as a bar in the dining room. Most recently it sat on the current table next to the fireplace but we really like to sit in the chairs and look straight on to watch. Either way I'm going to have to buy a new stand/console and I think I'd be happiest with the long wall filled a little more. I've wanted to paint the surround the same as the wall color so thanks for reinforcing that. Would you leave the mantle white or paint it?

I will post a few ideas later.

There may not be enough space, but have you thought about a small swivel chair across from the sofa, between the fireplace and tv? The room looks so cozy and warm in that last photo and bringing in the softness of an upholstered piece in that spot would be nice. A swivel would allow the person sitting there to face the conversation group or face the tv.

This art wall is not perfect. I still need to tweak it. However, maybe it will help you?

The first thing I would do is remove or relocate the object in the corner beside the sofa and centre the two chairs with the window. Add the colorful rug and a few bright cushions, and the tackle the fireplace TV wall.

Indy - Yes! I brought one in that's way too small but to get an idea.

AK - your beautiful room is my inspiration! Thanks for posting it as a guideline. I was hoping to avoid mounting the TV on the wall but it may be the best option.

Jak4 - Do you mean the cabinet next to the window (pictured)? It's a sentimental piece and fits pretty well. It's actually 6' from the end of the sofa and 3' from the corner of the chair. I'm afraid if I move it I'll have another bare corner to fill. Also the whole room is off-center but I'm trying to ignore that, :)

I plan to move the art to either side of the fireplace.

The tv needs a lot of cabinetry around it with some open or glass shelves to display items. I would also deck out the fireplace. To balance the white, you could simply add large vases or oversized candlesticks with a lot of white in them. Broaden the fireplace focal point by decorating the areas to the sides, including the floor. Your painting, top/mantle and fireplace are all large masses. Balance those with a combination of large, medium and small sized objects, and consider moving the painting to another spot.

Decorating the fireplace can be so much fun. I don't think you need to paint anything. I think you can do it by finding the right decor and expanding the perceived footprint of the fireplace. You can choose from mirrors, vases, candlesticks, lanterns, sculptures you love, books, high-end faux foliage. A lot of places have large faux orchids that are stunning.

I have had the same fireplace for decades, and it has never been finished with the right accessories. It is topped with a painting which I love. I tried balancing it with plants in the corners, but that isn't enough. Recently I found these cute wood sculptures at Crate and Barrel that complimented the content of the painting, and will look perfect on the white mantle with a few large pebbles. A couple of weeks later I found the perfect lanterns at Pottery Barn to hang on either side of the painting. World Market had lot of clean-burning jar candles that fit inside the lanterns and amazon had the (hopefully) perfect hooks. I cannot wait to get those lanterns installed - they will make the fireplace decor complete. But it took decades to find the perfect pieces.

Also check out Pier1 and Z Gallerie for ideas. You can find unconventional large sculptures and ideas. Even if you don't like them, they may send you down a path. Pottery Barn is a good source for oversized vases, lanterns and candlesticks. Foliage is everywhere - look at the large and expensive stuff for reference. I hate fake flowers but I found some nice ones and I came around.

I ended up with a theme - unintentionally. My fireplace painting is a water scene, and I ended up completing a gallery wall with water inspired drawings and sculpures and pillows. It all works together but I had not planned a theme. I'm really happy with it though. Think about what you love, and be critical about which pieces you choose. If you are adding a lot of decor, it's important to find pieces you love and can relate to. Enjoy looking at the eye candy online and in the stores, download pics to your phone or tablet, and take the time to figure out how you can integrate those pieces you love and cannot stop thinking about. Don't pressure yourself into making a decision until you are sure you love the piece.

Just some food for thought, I have a rocker next to my fireplace, it is easy to pull it right up to the fireplace when I am cold, and move closer in to the conversation area of the family room when I have company. Mine is a fairly large wooden one, adds visual interest. In your case, you could also swing it around to face the TV if you had a lot of folks in there watching. We hardly ever watch TV but the rocker could be pulled around to face our TV too, if we were having some kind of TV watching party, lol!

You can get a unit and place the tv on top of the unit. I like artillery's

unit as its long and the tv is not centered. It's a nice look.

What size tv? I have a 65" in my FM and love the size.

Have you thought about painting the three panels above the FP

the same color as the walls, and just leave the mantle white?

i agree with the others the painting doesn't fit.

This is our son's unit he bought on line for his 52" tv that we gave

him when we bought the 65" ... It doesn't look big in this room because

the room is so big. The unit is 7' long. .. Anyhow, if you bought something like

this you wouldn't have to worry about hiding the wires as the tv sits on the

console, and all the components fit in the center of the unit.

Jane, your space sounds pretty. Over 20 years I've tried/bought/replaced most of what you've suggested. The mantle is very shallow which is another reason I don't like it...the whole space calls for massive statement pieces but they don't fit. I will paint it the wall color and go simple. TV will be 50-55". I'm struggling with rugs. I found a perfect Persian but at $3K is far more than I want to spend.

Thank you all for the suggestions! Busy week ahead of me but I hope to make progress on this soon.

I skimmed the above comments. My first thoughts were this: paint the brick on the fireplace to match the mantle. I would probably the paint the whole room a color with more punch--something that makes the white trim pop more. I would get a larger TV. That one looks too small for a such big room. I would consider putting it to the side of the fireplace, but if you keep where it is, you need a nice console. Then, I would try the couch where the chairs are and put chairs where couch is now. I like the art that is over the mantle, but I think it is too big for that space. Maybe a mirror that is round or starburst? Also, some graphic drapes would add punch--trellis print or something similar? You have many nice elements in there. I don't think it will take much to punch it up. Also, I think you could leave the rug. You could consider layering a smaller rug on top under the coffee table in a bright pattern.

kelleg mentioned what I thought all along ,which is to paint or whitewash the brick. I think it will update the look of the whole room. Right now the fireplace looks rather 1980's. We did that to our fireplace and it worked wonders. Since you have blinds I would remove the drapes and find some side panels in perhaps an apricot tone, perhaps in stripes with cream, or a subdued pattern. I'd then also change the carpet for an Oriental one that has some of the same apricot tones in it. These changes would really transform your room. Add to that a gallery wall above a large console and TV and you would have a wonderful new room in which the basic furnishings would still be the same. However, I would consider exchanging your coffee table for a glass and metal one that is slightly longer which will open up the room and show more of the patterned carpet underneath.

I swapped the sofa and chairs and moved the tv to the fireplace wall. TV has to be angled to watch from the sofa, the sofa is too far from the chairs to have a conversational grouping and it looks cluttered looking into the room. I'm having trouble loading the photos.

I think one reason it feels "off" is that nothing is centered on anything else. Everything is offset. In your original pic the chairs aren't centered on the windows or the rug, so look off; in the new arrangement, the chairs aren't centered on the fireplace, so look off. I do think the sofa looks better by the windows, like you have it now.

Do two people mostly sit in the chairs with your feet on the ottomans? If not, what I would do with this new arrangement is move the chairs over closer to the sofa and center them in front of the fireplace. If that means losing the ottoman with the chair closest to the couch, in order to keep them far enough from the doorway, I would do that. (Maybe get a little pillow and use the end of the coffee table as a footrest if/when needed).

Maybe try the taller lamp by the fireplace between the chairs, so you can pull the table back a bit and still have reading light if you need it. You might even be able to turn the ?console? to the left of the window and place it below the pass through so the chair closest to the couch could benefit from that lamp (as would that end of the couch). Or maybe try a sofa table arrangement behind the chairs to hold a lamp so you can put the chairs closer to each other.

Would it be possible to move the sofa to the wall where you originally had the tv, leave the chairs where they are now and move the tv to the left of the fireplace.

I think it is looking good. Can I ask what brand your light colored club chairs

The chairs are from Ethan Allen about 4 years ago. at first I had some buyers remorse but they are amazingly comfortable and sturdy.

Could you center the sofa across from the FP, add 2 end tables with lamps & then add 2 club chairs on each side of the sofa at an angle with ottoman? Then put the tv on either side of the FP. Get 2 matching similar buffet/chest with tv above 1. And art work above the other. Or you could use the piece in the corner on one side of FP. Just get tv console in similar size/ feel.

This might balance the room better with some symmetry. Add plants, books, patterned pillows to add your personality.

The wall panel is painted and some new elements are in place. When we replace the tv and stand I will move that sofa table to the right of the fireplace with the round lamp on it. Is the artwork too large to hang on that wall or should I look for something smaller. the vase and flowers go elsewhere but I like the size and color. Should I keep the candlesticks as is? Oh and I will hang the clock.

Great progress! I really like all the fireplace updates. Will you have something visually heavy on the other side of the fireplace to balance the painting? I like when art fills a wall and as long as the wall looks balanced I think it will work. Have you considered hanging the painting over the sofa?

Call me crazy, but how about getting one of those old angling TV stands. We have one, and it really helps us view the TV no matter where we sit in the room. We can adjust. Or get an angling wall mount, and then you can balance the TV with the picture on the other side of the fireplace. Just food for thought. Oh, and the new tableau on top of the fireplace looks great. I like the way the color of the clock compliments the fireplace. Plus, I always want to know what time it is! :)

I would angle the TV across the corner for better viewing fom chairs and couch.....about your two nice chairs...can you move them a little farther apart and angle them toward each other? Look a little like soldiers lined up.

I really like the chairs how you have them and centered on the fireplace. The paint on the wall panel looks terrific, too! I think you'll get lots of opinions on what to put on/take off your mantel, but if you like how it looks, then it works.

Would love to see more shots of the room from different angles. Do you like the sofa on that wall? Seems like it works well there. I might try the pic over the sofa and someday when you have the tv figured out, maybe shop for a floor lamp in the space where the table and lamp are now. I think a larger TV, the clock and the large pic all on the fireplace wall will be too much stuff.