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HELP!! What size media console for this wall?

3 years ago

I am thinking of placing the Pottery Barn Livingston Entertainment Center in white on the far wall where the tv is and am wondering if the 105" or 140" size would be better. I was originally going to have built ins made but think the Pottery Barn ones would be less expensive and would work fine. If anyone can do the computer rendering of both sizes in the space based on the photos I attach I would be grateful! The room is a long narrow room and I will attach photos with views from both directions. Thank you for any advice!

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

My first question always with a ton of wall storage/ display is what do you have that is really special to display/ I find most of these display areas are full of clutter and knick knacks that are not worth being on display and then you come back to ask how to decorate the shelves. IMO get s impler combo like Besta from Ikea where you can choose how to arrange it to suit your life and space . Usually a low cabinet to have the tV at the proper viewing height( center of screen at eye level when you are seated) some storage and a bit of display area.. You decide how to put it together and can look almost custom.These are just a sample of how to customize for your space

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3 years ago
What is the length of the wall?
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Kelly Bott
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you Patricia! I considered a low cabinet but feel like that wall is just so empty without shelving. If I put a low cabinet would I need to add some art or something to the wall? Because the back long side of the room is all sliding glass doors (we are on the water) I have no place to display family photos or knick knacks. I definitely don't want it to be cluttered but may like a little display space...
Kelly Bott
Original Author
3 years ago
The wall is 176 inches
Maureen
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Looks like the opening is much larger than your TV and also has a dated look. For such an important wall, I’d add a modern built in and be selective how you accessorize.
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3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Here are the approximate proportions of the two different sized units on your wall:

To get an even more accurate idea, I would use painter's tape to feel out the unit size.
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Kelly Bott
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you Maureen and Glo Windows for your ideas and pictures! Very helpful!
ashtonchic
3 years ago
I think that wall area would look so much better with components like the Ikea Besta units.
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