My initial thought about the TV was that it would go above the mantle. The installer told me he wouldn't do it because the stone is actually stone from the property. Dang.

If the TV is not a big function of the space I would place it in a gorgeous cabinet on the long wall opposite of where it is now...

Something like this Crate & Barrel piece.....than you could flank it with your two French arm chairs....put sofa on back wall add a comfy lounge chair with a ottoman and large coffee table with two ottomans on fireplace side....very open and functional...

Pretty close to scale your chairs might be to big to flank tv unit but could add two small accent chairs that you could pull into the space for more seating when entertaining...just playing around thought this was interesting..

The cabinet will look like a hutch that would not be considered the focal point..of course it could be a console but one of my No no’s unless no other option..... walking in and seeing the side of a TV..just takes away from the design...this layout allows a really nice traffic flow and when walking in a very open layout would be very nice.

So many options to hide TV....

oh wow Flo! What a great idea. That would really tie things together! Now to find an upholsterer in this little mountain town. I know I can.

Like those TV cabinets. Bet the mantle man could build one. (I traded him some furniture for work!).

Kate, were you able to see the coffee table in the lake house picture I posted? You can click on the picture to make it much larger. It's similar to this, but I liked how the glass top on that one had an organic shape to it:

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I'm wondering if this type of idea is what you pictured your craftsman being able to do with a wood stump that matches your mantel?

The TV type enclosure might be OK, especially if that price is so right! Just don't let him hang it too high! That is the fundamental problem. It would be better than a hutch. You can also use plants to hide side views too and in your area, there are lots of ways to create some wood sculpture if that side view would bother you. Glad you like that idea for the chairs. Can you post a photo of the back of the chair and I can help you figure out the upholstery task. You might be able to tackle it yourself!

Are you keeping your chairs!:)))

Worth reupholstering for sure

Wow Kate, you've been busy! I'm so impressed with you! I know once you find the right furniture arrangement, you'll be able to mark out which size rug to buy. Don't give up on fitting a recliner in there; I miss ours!

Have you tried the arrangement idea Flo and Julie posted yet? Putting the TV on the wall opposite where it is now? That might leave room for the recliner - it doesn't seem like one would fit comfortably in the corner by the fireplace. Although there are wall hugger types...

Do you have components for the TV, or is there only the TV and that's it? I'm asking because with no components (cable box, DVD player, receiver and surround sound system, Xbox, etc), you only need the TV on the wall and can design around it much differently (slimmer console or even no console).

With no console: TV mounted on wall where it is now, couch centered opposite like you have in your latest picture. Chairs move in front of TV, facing the couch like I talked about earlier (TV can be seen above the chairs). That leaves room for a nice cozy recliner and side table where the chairs vacated, angled towards the TV. (TV's higher on the wall than optimum can be viewed more comfortably from a reclined angle. Or TV can be tilted down for viewing from the couch. Or don't worry about it if not a big TV watcher, it doesn't look like it would have to change from what you're already used to.)

Have your carpenter build a frame for around the TV, so no ugly side view, which also dresses it up and makes it easy to integrate artwork around it if wanted. Here's an example of a framed TV with no furniture beneath it and art around it, so you can see what I mean:

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Black and brown are fabulous together...in a plaid it adds charm to a room...

I actually really like the chairs with backs to dining room and sofa facing TV...you could possible add a smaller recliner but it would have to angle into the room..

Klomc..if you have a chance.......I have a ideabook on my account full of media consoles..you might want to take a look:)

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Here's the fabric Seajaygerns posted the link to, for those not wanting to click thru. And you're right Seajay, it does pick up on the color of leather sofa, and some of the wood elements in the room too. Don't know if it's the look she's going for, but I sure love it. :)

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This years new addition to Arhaus furniture...

Just found this image..you could pull in the black plaid in drapes...pillows...and just keep your gray chairs they really look beautiful with your fireplace stone color...add color with new rug...just thinking out loud!:))

What is the brand of your sofa....I would try to get matching recliner or comfy club chair....

Buffalo plaid makes a statement no matter where you put it....on chairs it is fabulous and fun..a large buffalo plaid allows you to mix other smaller prints with it and looks very charming and inviting....these chairs were on the way out! Make them fun enjoy them.....

To quote Kate: "HIWE, I love, love, love the black fabric on my chair! That's it."

Life is too short to play it safe! She should go for what brings her joy and I have no doubt that with all the help on here, she'll end up with a fabulous room.

Klomc...just checking!