Sad TV stand - help with accessories
grandplanevents
6 years ago
I need help with decorating the table below my TV. There isn’t much space between the TV and the stand nor on the sides. I have no idea how to accessorize this stand. Thoughts?
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Bri Bosh
6 years agoKim KP
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what a sad sad day.
Comments (154)Mizann, I do not have the answer but to me a compromise would be to not allow any guns that are not single fire. Hunting does not require full or semi automatic fire. For those who carry or have guns for self/ home protection they should maybe not go so far as to have full or semi multiple fire guns and be limited to single shot before re-load. Not owning a gun myself I do not know how the laws work in each state but perhaps a longer than already in place waiting time to own a gun. In some states that have a three day wait, well maybe a hothead will not have cooled off enough by then. Of course the bad guys will still be able to come by the full and semi automatic fire on the black market. It would take time to eventually confiscate these gun types and then you would only get a percentage. I think over time it would help though with the availability of full and semi automatic fire guns falling into the hands of those who commit these horrendous shootings like the latest. Annie, I would respectfully like to hear your take. I really would, so please do not go. It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on a compromise. Or if you think there should not be one. Nancybee, I am also an agnostic! See we do have something in common even though we did not vote the same way. It is a MYTH that everyone on a particular "side" is Christian. My family is Christian though and voted your party. See, this is what I'm talking about when asking people not to lump people together by party. This post was edited by jterrilynn on Sun, Dec 16, 12 at 12:32...See MoreWhat a sad sad day, cont
Comments (150)Two days before Newtown, we had a shooter at one of our local malls. Everyone I talk to is nervous to go out to the malls right now. I work for the State, and I worry about nuts coming into our building and firing off shots. There is a young man who claims to have a CCW and he allegedly drew a bead on the mall shooter, claims to have made eye contact but he didn't shoot because there were other people near by. Then the story goes on to say that after that the shooter killed himself. I say this is 'allegedly' because law enforcement has given some conflicting reports. Regardless, if he did or didn't, the mall is posted as a Gun Free Zone...so that didn't stop a CCW carrier. I don't think these assassins chose gun free zones for that reason, they go where they KNOW they're going to be able to cause mass casualties. Another thing I try to point out is that very, very few people posess the absolute control that a tactically trained person has. All these shooters wear body armor, therefore it'd require a sniper kill shot to the head to take them out. Good luck getting some weekend paper target shooter to make a shot like that, much less someone who rarely, if ever draws a weapon. We all like to think we will be in command if an emergency crisis occurs, but it's just not in our nature! Having to kill someone is not something the majority of citizens has ever had to comprehend in real time. And to have the ability to identify a danger and act? Yeah right. My very first instinct would be to take cover and run, get to a safe place and then, and only then, take offensive measures. I think everyone who thinks they should walk around with a gun on their person try this experiment. Go into a public place with a friend, one that is well populated. Instead of your gun, have a rubber band shooter or some other non-lethal 'gun'. Have your friend shout out KITTY CAT! and turn to point to a 3rd person who is wearing a clown wig and has a similar 'gun'. That person is a shooter. Now, whip out your 'gun' and 'shoot' the shooter. Of course, it's going to be at a random point in time, you're in on this...but you don't know when or where it'll happen. Now, lets time your reaction and see if you actually hit the target and/or were YOU or someone else hit. A non-lethal exercise to gauge just what a Dirty Harry you are. I hate that people need to have a gun in the home for protection, but in some cases it is needed, if you live in a rural area where law enforcement is far away. In that case, I'd certainly hope you have a couple of big, loud dogs as an early warning system. But if you have a gun in the home, why does it have to be a weapon capable of shooting more than 6 bullets at a time? Really, if you're in a situation where an intruder has a semi-auto-chances are you're already going to kiss your hind end goodbye....See MoreAccessories and the dreaded TV..help fix this room for under $300
Comments (8)I would raise the drapery rods so that they are about halfway between the top of the window and the crown moulding. You have the transoms and taller doorways, and the windows end up feeling kind of squatty with the drapes hung right at the top of the frame. You can use clip rings if needed for more length. I would turn the rug the other way, parallel to the couch - it looks too small the way it is running now, compared to the width of the couch. Add a floor lamp to the right end of the sofa by the wall, and slide the couch a bit more to the right - it doesn't have to be centered in front of the window, and will give the room the feeling of more walking space move over to the right a bit. Take the tall cabinet and put it on the left side of the console cabinet, to create the feeling of a larger entertainment unit. Take the big plant off the top and add a nice plate on a plate stand up there, perhaps a pair of candlesticks or a smaller ivy plant. Take the single chair and put that on the right side of the cabinet, as extra seating. Add a lamp on the right end of the console by the chair. Something in red, either the lamp or the shade, would be nice to bring some red to that side of the room. The height of the lamp will balance the height of the taller cabinet on the other end, and also provide some warm lighting for the person seated in that chair. Try bringing in the two wing chairs and putting them at a soft right angle to one another down at the right side of the fireplace. A round table and lamp between them would be a good addition. A fabric ottoman that could act as a coffee table and extra seating would be nice in front of the couch. Something narrow and simple in design, or even a pair of the square ottomans in a bright red or rich moss green would work. The mirror is great, but too small. Try to find a large piece of art, or even a pair of framed pieces. The mirror will only really reflect the tv, so not a bit bonus to have a mirror up there. Add some taller candles in holders, perhaps the vase of grasses currently on the hearth. Once you bring the lamps in by the couch and wing chairs, you likely won't need a lot of art on the walls on either side of the fireplace, but wait and see for sure. You have a great start in the space - just need a few things to pull it together....See MoreHelp me pick accent chair and accessories for my great room
Comments (4)Thank you all for your comments/suggestions. @Luciana , i like your idea of orange chairs , I will explore it for sure. @Kurlrn, i dont have budget for changing my coffee table and console table for now. I first need to find the accent chairs/console table and some more accessories to pull the room together but yeah sure coffeetable/tv console are in my long term list. Normally i have seen , older post does not get attention or feedback , that's why opened a new discussion, may be i was wrong...See More
Olychick
6 years ago
Irene Morresey
6 years ago
Carrie B
6 years agojck910
6 years agodyliane
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deegw
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6 years ago
laughablemoments
6 years agoLaurie Schrader
6 years agograndplanevents
6 years agoI’m totally kicking myself because they sell a longer 72” stand and I got the 54”. It’s way past the return period unfortunately. This wall has a lot of space. So maybe I can add some other items to help?
Don’t mind the old dinning room table (that is the next big purchase). I’m so bad at design and interior decorating. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.
deegw
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoYour sofa, curtains and rug are lovely. Your console is great just too small. You aren't a bad decorator! To me decorating is like a puzzle. Some pieces look like they fit but they are off just a little bit and don't work.
If you can convince your dh to move the speakers you might be able to do something like this. The top is too cluttered but the proportions are good. And the word plaque isn't necessary.
Bunny
6 years agorcarterworld
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decoenthusiaste
6 years agograndplanevents
6 years agoeverdebz
6 years agoeverdebz
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6 years agoHere is the rest of the dinning area that flows into the kitchen. Remember this is an old dinning table we were given and I will be replacing in the near future.
Olychick
6 years agoeverdebz
6 years agoeverdebz
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoJust one direction - textured pillow and nice rug doesn't mean this is a 'no' -- I think!?
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everdebz
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoDimmable / good reviews / Suggested room size: 140 - 360 sq ft / Metal,Crystal W 30" / D 9" / H 14" / 25.8 lbs.
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suezbell
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoeverdebz
6 years agoNot modern enough? for the corner:
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6 years agoIf keeping speaker to left, this to cover? This wouldn't provide reading light, but if you have some ceiling lighting, this?
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6 years agoYou don't need anything on the TV stand, but it would've been nice to see the longer TV stand. Adding elements to either side of the TV stand or painting the wall will help with your dilemma we think. Here is a recent design we did. Take a look at the accent wall, dining room, and the TV area.
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agograndplanevents
6 years agoKim KP
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
After seeing the tv console in relation to your dining area, I’d keep it simple next to the tv bearing in mind that, in the near future, you will also need a large piece of art in the dining area. I still think a plant would be your best choice as it won’t interfere with the speakers.
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