Struggling with what to do on sides of fireplace...originally thought
built-ins but 'budget'. LOL. Then thought on left I'd do a media console for TV and right a tall mirror or ladder, etc...but now I'm thinking 2 matching consoles, left will have TV and right will have art or mirror... or should I now re-consider built-ins?
Here is the room.
Here are some consoles I like...
we have 69" ish on each side [right a smidge wider than left]
this one is only 63 or 65
this is 68
this has slight blue-ish tint
Thanks for any help.
Here is the rest of my room [still working on art]
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Sammy
3 years ago
Maureen
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoLike the idea of two cabinets and be sure to consider the rest of your furniture in your decision. Overstock has a good selection and many have free shipping, which is usually detrimental.
Ensure the art is proportionally sized to balance tv on other side.
Trish Walter
3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago- PRO
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoYes, to two matching cabinets since that is most budget-friendly. I would find pieces that have a similar wood tone to your mantle. I would opt for artwork above the cabinets instead of a mirror.
Question on arrangement - Do you watch a lot of TV here? I think moving the TV to the large blank wall (where the long couch sits now) with the long couch across from it in front of the windows would look best. Then, flank the TV console with the two accent chairs. This will allow you to still purchase matching cabinets for the fireplace, plus, encourage a talking and TV arrangement.
Reclaimed wood buffet - 60"
Natural sideboard -65"
Trish Walter
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agook...so this one has great dimensions for my space...not too tall not too deep and 65" wide...
65x34x19 [my depth is <23"]
this one is shallow but great price 67.5" and 34"
and this one .65 in. L x 35 in. H x 19 in. D
Trish Walter
3 years agoTrish Walter
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agofyi here's what I originally ordered but dimensions were wrong [it's too wide]. I had only ordered 1 way back thinking I'd do something else on right.
didn't love it but thought it was cool and was ordering everything else for that room at a store that had this.
Here's one I found on Etsy and thinking I can have him make without the wine dividers...cool ?but only 60" wide [ 60x20x32 ]
Sammie J
3 years agoDo you love the layout? Have you tried the tv on the sofa wall, the chairs flanking the fireplace, and the sofa where the chairs are? I think it would look great ...
If you love the layout, then yes, I'd go with matching, fairly plain consoles on either side of the fireplace - dark stain - you don't want them to be a feature, just an accent. The ones you are posting are not plain, so they'll compete with the fireplace for attention. Something like this might be nice
K S
3 years agoTrish Walter
3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
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PROSorell Interiors
3 years ago
Lori Wagerman_Walker
3 years ago
nhb22
3 years agoK H
3 years agoBtw I love your room! Have you tried changing your search to TV stand? They seem to be a lot cheaper in price compared to consoles when I searched google.
This one is 60” and $235 at Wayfair.
Trish Walter
3 years agonhb22
3 years agoTrish Walter
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoNow I'm second guessing my layout...
Room is about 18x19 [18' is fireplace wall.]
It's open kitchen to dining to great. Thought was if there was a gathering involving a game or something folks could see tv from anywhere...
plus the windows are fairly low and the couch would sit a bit into the 'view' but I suppose not a big deal?
Ugh. lol.
The console I really dig and seem to match the mantle is this one @BeverlyFLADeziner posted. Plus great price! It's 62" wide but only 29.5" tall. Could I add cool industrial casters or something?
If I did re-arrange furniture I have a long black console that I would use [currently in basement]. Would I still do consoles on each side of fireplace or just chairs and art?How would I do art on the giant wall ? Currently planning on various art in a collage to fill that space.
Opinions?
Thanks.
Trish Walter
3 years ago
shead
3 years agoTrish Walter
3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
sprtphntc7a
3 years ago
PROBeth H. :
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agojust curious, does that wall border the exterior? putting in a window or two would look great.
let me show you some other pics
window idea. w/benches.
These window ideas look nice. you could mount the tv on the FP. or, use the other wall for the tv.
you could choose to only do one window and put the tv on the other side if you don't like the tv above the mantle
or just do a built in cab w/tv like this
something like this could easily be built in on either side. Ikea has a lot of DIY hacks you could do for this.
windows, shiplap the wall around it. again, you could do smaller windows, or only one side, or even a french door.
Open shelving is easy to do. here it's white, but you could get some thick walnut and use those
Trish Walter
3 years agoTrish Walter
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoUpdate: I had custom consoles made [etsy find] Chestnut Barnwood. I love them.
Here is etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/UCFurnitureLTD
BeverlyFLADeziner