ideal fireplace/TV arrangement for family room
Ok, so I am a bit unsure of which layout to do as far as a fireplace and TV go. Here is the floorplan and a picture of the room (built by someone else) with the fireplace as it is in the plan. I do not want my TV above the fireplace. I will not be having built ins, so the Tv will be on a stand. I am thinking of moving the fireplace to the exterior wall and the TV would go on the interior wall instead. I would do two narrow windows on the left side of the fireplace, and 1 slim window with the 1 exterior door to the right. Or I could do two matching windows on each side.....and move the door to the corner of the breakfast area (closest to the island). However, I do not want it to seem cluttered with all the windows, door, and fireplace on the one wall. (The architect told me that I could do the door swinging outward, as to not interfere with the breakfast table as much.) In this setup, my Tv and fireplace could be the focal points and be centered on a wall. I would have 1 sofa facing the Tv and the love seat facing the fireplace. That would leave me the corner spot for a Christmas tree also. I just am not sure if I will regret blocking the backyard view with the fireplace. I really want lots of natural light...so Im a little nervous because all the pictures of this house have the chimney in the interior. If I left it as is, my TV stand would go in the corner. And I would probably do a triple window and then have the exterior door. I just don't want it to look cluttered on that one wall. I realize there are pros and cons to each.....just wanted to see if anyone had any insight that I haven't considered. The windows to the family room will be facing NE. Thanks so much!
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Jessica P
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Comments (8)I would consider an "L" arrangement of the room so that you could either face the TV or the fireplace. If not, a corner fireplace is another option, which is what I have in my family room. But in that case, your current fireplace will probably not work unless you make a triangle shaped top for it. But they aren't that expensive so I would just sell that one, in that case, and buy a corner electric fireplace. I know they make them because I have shopped for one recently for a bedroom space. Another option is to put shelving units on either side of the fireplace and put the TV on one side. I have that arrangement in one of my guest bedrooms, albeit the shelving units are on either side of a dresser, but it still works. This won't work too well if the TV is huge....See MoreFamily room furniture arrangement and tv placement help
Comments (2)i would not place over the fireplace, that is too high. you can put on an arm on the left side of the book case where the slot is for a smaller one or leave on the wall it is on, then i would give it a larger console. i think i would continue to have the sofa face the fireplace then have two swivels on the right side of the couch so they can turn to the fireplace, the tv, or the couch. i would not even ask about shelves i would quickly have them filled. if that step down gives a problem i think the least expensive solution is a slanted piece of wood shoved against it. well and glued down. if you ever want a little more color or zip, let me know can give you at the least some cool pillowsl. let me know....See MoreFamily Room Fireplace - TV over fireplace or put in media center?
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Comments (28)Have you considered modifying and enlarging the pony wall? Pre-wire it for the TV and get rid of the e-center entirely. Put the two loungers on swivel bases. That will give you a lot more flexibility with the furniture arrangement and two focal points. Here's an example, but yours could be larger and higher if need be to get TV at the right height for viewing....See MoreBri Bosh
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Irene Morresey
5 years agoI think I'd leave as is, add tv to side of fireplace, then you can enjoy the view
Bri Bosh
5 years agokmg11
5 years agoHave you thought about reducing the corners and simplifying this house plan?
Here is a hurried attempt at some possibilities. Reduced the jogs and bump ins/outs. One decent size dining area. More of a flow/traffic pattern between master bedroom, closet and laundry (which is to to right of mudroom.) Garage door entering more into mudroom to encourage containment of everyone's things. If you do away with the half bath, using your second bath for kids and guests, there would be more square footage for utility storage or some pantry space. Re-routing the walk way to bedrooms and closing up the great room corner could give you a spot for the tv, or flip and put tv on main wall, fireplace on shorter wall? Ran out of time with kids bedrooms, but I think I would opt for reach in closets, using their placement as a buffer to the great room wall and bathroom. I also would put a closet in your entry and how about an exterior door in your master? Hope this gives you some ideas-
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