Help: Family Living Room with Off-Center Chimney
Oski Hou
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
We do not have the budget right now to remodel/remove the chimney -- this is a photo from the seller (will be removing all that decor you see). Does anyone have any ideas of how we can fix this space to not look so bad decor-wise? We wanted to put a TV here. Thank you!!
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Olychick
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Comments (6)I agree with CDR's thoughts on furniture placement. You could use a linear electric fireplace like this with the t.v. mounted above it. I think they're much nicer looking than something with a mantle. It's clean and modern looking. Just be sure the fireplace is longer than the t.v. or it will look out of balance. If you put a sofa table behind the sofa in the bay window, it will keep the sofa pulled away from the baseboard heaters well enough for the heat to circulate. Then you can add a couple of lamps for ambient lighting. Two chairs (swivel are nice for going between conversation and t.v. watching) with a table between them for drinks and an area rug to pull it all together. You'll want to add art where the candle holder is on the wall I think, to add some life and color to the space. Keep the furniture smaller and with feet so it doesn't overwhelm the smaller space....See MoreHELP! Tiny Living Room with off centered couch
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Comments (16)I u sweat and why you want to take that piano wall out. It could be a game-changer in terms of expanding your layout options and being able to add an island is definitely worth serious consideration! But as other posters have pointed out, it does have some drawbacks. You are smart to listen to them all and weigh these drawbacks. The best advice is living in the space for awhile before making major changes. Think about what happens on each side of that wall and how you will manage without the wall there. If there are cabinets there, will the storage space you lose in those cabinets be relocated elsewhere, like the island? Will the type of storage function similarly? Island storage is low, and generally not as easily accessible as wall cabinet storage. There are pullouts and organizers that help improve function, but they only go so far. We’ve been in our home for 34 years and just recently (finally!) remodeled our kitchen. Our peninsula countertops had a stepped up design that I wanted dropped down to one level. I had to weigh the pluses of chopping that wall down: more open feel in a fairly small footprint, better use of space and more prep & serving area. The drawbacks: the stepped up area provided a spot for the coffee maker and other small appliances, had the disposal switch and two pairs of outlets and yes, did hide food prep messes and dirty dishes from view in the family room. I had to rethink where I would relocate the coffee maker and other appliances and how I would address the kitchen messes being more visible. And weigh each thing on MY scale, according to priorities. Ultimately I decided the more open feel and improved function of that work area was most important to me and I worked to resolve the issues that taking that wall down created. I have edited down the “stuff” I used to keep on my counters. We went from a double sink to a larger single bowl to have a better landing place for dirty dishes. Ultimately, after about 4 months time we are very happy with our decision to lose that wall and open up the space. Good luck with all your figuring and planning. This is such an exciting time!...See More
Oski Hou
6 years ago
PROFlo Mangan
6 years agoSimilar use of paint in a smaller setting, more like yours to highlight the architecture. This is a look that would work well for you with some adjustments of the fireplace. I would remove that brass front facing and create a more simple look. Of course, the styling will depend on what style of your furniture is or what you are going for at least.
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Flo Mangan
6 years agoVery simple furniture and clean lines of wood beams keep this look visually interesting but not overwhelming. Notice how the TV kind of "repeats" the fireplace in size. So that would be something to think about. I could see a TV on that kind of upper area to the right? The niche below is probably where they intended it to go when the home was built, but TVs have progressed since then, so I think you could possibly put a cabinet in that space and let is house your components, etc., and keep things behind closed doors and the TV above. Make the wall a darker color so the TV kind of blends in when it is off. This can be really nice with just a little creativity. Good luck in your new home and have fun developing your look in this unique space.
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoArea before the chimney place.
So here are some more photos. The back side of the chimney area is actually wall-less -- behind it is the hallway and door to the master room so someone walking behind that area would be visible through where you see the two flowers at. I tried to edit my first post to include this detail but couldn't do so. So basically the areas above the chimney are kind of like shelf space. None of those items are mine and left behind by previous owner.
Great point about the TV and chimney repeating size.. that would look weird.
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Flo Mangan
6 years agoCheck out "decorative wall panels. These could be installed fairly easily. Lots of options. Check out the website.
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