Thanks for the suggestions. I definitely like the longer TV console idea and have been thinking of that for sometime. My current TV stand is 21”. I would like it to be a bit taller so the TV is higher and then remove the picture which is oddly placed. What height would you recommend? And any pieces in particular. I’d like some a bit more rustic with some character than or detail.

Your curtains need to be the same length (to the floor) for all windows in that room--even though some windows are much shorter.

Nothing on top of the curio cabinet--also, it is too tall and narrow to be stuck in the middle of a wall by itself. Either scoot it closer to that chair, or put it in another room where it can "relate" to something else.

RL Relocation has several good ideas.

@chocolatesnap thanks. I will try some long drapes on the small window and show them. I was thinking about changing the color anyway. In the meantime, I took the suggestion and removed the curio. Now what? We still have a cable line so have to keep the TV on current wall or under the short wall. Would like to get longer and slightly taller TV stand.

Do you use the front door?

move your art to the wall left of where the chair is if you plan to keep it there.

the console under the window is too full and I would rather see the the chair on that side of the room.

area rug and ottoman.

I agree with RH on moving your art away from the TV wall, and over to the left of the larger chair (and lower). I also would be tempted to remove the console and move the 2 smaller chairs over to that wall. Then pull it together with a large, rectangular ottoman or coffee table--depending on whether you want a more formal or relaxed space. If I were choosing an area rug for this room, I would make it big, neutral, and comfy :)

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I’d get rid of th curtains completely and go just for seagrass or wood blinds. Hang the TV on the wall. Pull the couch away from the window.

Later this week. I will try some new curtain or no curtain options for feedback. Like the curtain for an extra layer of protection. We are in the Midwest and it was a brutal winter. Helps with drafts in old houses.

Okay, my better half went to baseball game tonight so I was able to try some of your suggestions. I moved the two side chairs together under the window and put up some full length drapes. Like the drapes. Not loving the position of the chairs as they are too cramped in my space. Also removed the picture from above the TV and what a difference! So now could use your input on a longer TV console and where to hang my art. You said over the chair or should it be to the left?

I like the longer drapes too :) You can also consider leaving that window "undressed" if privacy is not an issue, or purchase/make a custom shade as others have suggested.

I agree that the two chairs don't seem to have enough space as you first placed them. I was picturing one of them in the corner (where you have it in the picture with the drapes) and the other one closer to the sofa, but turned diagonally inward toward the other small chair--like a small seating group. Really hard to tell from the pix if there is room for that, or whether it would look right.

Yes, the art should be further to the left of the chair, and about 6 inches higher than the back of that chair (again, hard to tell exactly from the pictures.) But, more importantly, is that chair blocking a major walkway? You may need to still fuss with furniture placement a bit more before worrying about art placement.

For the TV console, there are many guides available online for best distance and viewing height depending on the size of your TV. Generally you want to shoot for eye level when seated. A few inches higher than that IMHO is better than a few inches lower.

Not sure how long a media console you are looking for. I have always liked the Printer's Long Low Media Stand at Pottery Barn.

The shelves on the end are additional pieces you purchase if you want the full length. PB has several other console and cabinet options as well. We opted instead for a buffet cabinet as our TV console in the front room. It is higher, at 36", but gave us the extra storage, length, and "furniture" look we wanted there. This is the PB Benchwright Buffet

I hope more pros weigh in soon for you with better advice, these are just the things I would try first.

Maybe remove the vases with sticks? The proportions seem off next to the chairs. Again, not a pro :) Have fun.

well the curtians look great, and the tv wall looks better.

maybe try the arm chair to the left of the console?

yes the art should go on that wall by the door.

for the console lets figure out all these chairs first. I feel like there are too many.

Can the tv go under the small window? That makes the most sense to me...

@pennydesign yes the cable for the TV is on the short window wall. Maybe tomorrow night I can move it and have you all take a look. Back in the day when big armoires were all the rage to hide big ugly TV tubes I had it located there and did like the look.

@RL Relocation will switch up the chairs to see how it looks. Not a fan of the Lazy Boy arm chair as it is not comfortable — not firm enough. I should have addressed it when I first got it and now too late. But it was quite the upgrade from the swivel, rocking, oversized “strato-lounger” chair that followed us through three moves. So other than my ego and pocketbook, would be willing to remove the arm chair. My button chairs are from Pier 1 and surprisingly comfortable.

How often do the small chairs get sat on though? I'm guessing just when there's company? When you have a smaller space, it's my opinion that everything needs to earn it's keep...

I like the idea of putting the tv on the short wall but can the sofa face it?

Designers have a tough job...this is hard stuff. So, I moved the TV and current stand (would get different one taller and not as deep) to the window wall. You’ll see the short drapes are back for time being (the long ones were on loan from another room). And I moved the chairs. Don’t hate the arrangement. But not quite loving it either. And ice chest on long wall not staying also grabbed from another room.

don't kill me but I think it is better on the long wall so that more than one person can sit on the couch and actually watch without their neck cranked. this feels a little crowded now. I would put it back and seriously think about not having the smaller slipper chairs in there. Then put the lazy boy chair to the left side of the tv so its more in the conversation set up.

but either way, you leave the long curtains up.

Can the sofa face the tv so that a "hall" is created behind it for a walk way to the rest of the house?

So I tried the couch across the room. I did like aspects about it, but think I would need a smaller profile sofa or maybe one with a chaise. And that is not in the plan in the near future. So I moved the TV back to long wall and will look for a new console, removed the curio, the tall table and positioned the arm chair away from the front door. So all of that is working. Haven’t hung picture yet. Need to get long drapes, curious what you all think on best color? I borrowed a green pair from another room and didn’t mind them. But I am partial to greens so not sure if my bias is at play. And or any other design ideas for example a tall lamp that would add dimension, different art, or what to do with my red vases? I like them and used them in that corner to hide cable cords, but get the sense they aren’t working. Or what to put under my window. Thanks for all the design and decor ideas.

I think before you decide on anything else, you should pick out an area rug, and a console. Once you get a long console those armless chairs may not work in the room anymore. I still think they should leave the room, and the lazy boy chair should be in the corner next to the window. I get that you like the red vases but they do not work here, and there are too many of them. Again, once you get a longer console the cords may also become less of an issue. Also, think about an ottoman. OH and the three picture frame on the right side of the window is hung too high and maybe too small for that spot as no one can really enjoy it there.

I have a tall curio class cabinet I put in the corner. I am moving. I just how to do on some lights at the top so I decided to keep it. I am odd creative person and wants be different than everyone else. If me I would put a conversation piece up there. Sign Cassandra