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What to put above TV?

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

What can I do above my TV? Windows? some kind of trim design? Art?

Should I have gone with a taller built in console?

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jck910
4 years ago
Please add pictures of the rest of the room so we can help you
kpasq530
Original Author
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Here are some more pictures of the living room
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Hi, I'm sorry I can't help you with accessory placement as I am really lousy at it (that's why I'm here at GW as much as possible! lol). I love what you have done so far and the console, it's wonderful! Heck, we don't use our fireplace and now you've given me an idea! A temporary fix (cover fireplace) in my family room would give us so, so, so much more living area....Thank you! Your pics were a bit dark on my computer screen so to see them I lightened them, then figured I'd put them here in case they were dark on anyone elses screen.
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I'm not the OP but I will suggest that you get yourself a good headset and also a good wireless speaker. The headset is what I use when I am doing noisy stuff like vacuuming and working around the kitchen with running water and so on. I also use the speaker for less noisy tasks. You would have to be careful if you put your tablet above the sink. The danger is taking it away and putting it there. Ask me how I know... I would use velcro or something to make sure it adheres to whatever stand you use. Good luck!
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Not a Pro. I agree with above about the tv. Above the fireplace I would put a painting over the top of that alcove. From the pictures it looks like there is a ledge, so the art can be place over the top and it will appear that it is on a wall. The other alcove I would add shelves, or a sculpture, lighted up as suggested above. Some inspiration:
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4 years ago
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kpasq530
Original Author
4 years ago
Another pic
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Beth H. :
4 years ago
nice room. and yes, that one wall is a lot of real estate. you might try looking at two story living rooms to get ideas. here are some similar layouts to yours
jck910
4 years ago
Thanks for the pictures. Nice room. Normally I think the TV is enough but your wall is quite large so agree with Beth look at pictures for ideas
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I think in this case you need to make that wall a statement you could go the Besta from Ikea to save some money I often what to know what you would put on a bunch of shelves so be careful you don’t do shelf overload.These are a couple of ideas with Besta the nice thing is with it you can make it look totally custom just by arranging the units in different ways. I have used it many times for clients in lots of different style rooms

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