Seeking help with outdated tv/fireplace niche area
This is a home I am looking at purchasing..there will not be $ in a budget for any major remodeling of this space, at least for a while, so we can address it more immediate non-cosmetic issues this house will need :( this room is would where we would have a tv -I would love ideas on the best tv placement and how to style and if at all possible make the fireplace more updated. The furniture shown is not owned by us and the dark cabinet is a piece of furniture not built in.
Would love any and all suggestions to make me love this place!!! Thank you SOOO much for any help and ideas!!! My style is ecletic/Shabby/Tuscan/Farmhouse/SW lol! The home is in the Phoenix area.
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Comments (2)I'd create two separate areas, yes one, smaller one, next to the windows-two armchairs with a table between them. probably would go with something legged..more visually light, as to obscure windows the less..or give an impression I'm obscuring them the less:) another, bigger one, for TV watching..a sofa..an angled chair on the right much like you have now, but looking smaller..I might consider doing smth different since several chairs in the room..maybe a rocking chair? I might also go for an ottoman instead of a coffee table-can serve as additional seating if needed. I might also find a garden stool as one of the side tables-again, opportunity for additional sitting, if a lot people use a room at once. Round shapes will also break the lines of all the rectangular furniture, so I'd definitely take it into account when shopping. I also might do something patterned to add interest..say two armchairs, or an ottoman, or a chair in bigger sitting area.. Rugs would help to delineate different zones, so another idea to consider. Pretty room. Once you get your balance right-full of potential to be very cozy....See MoreAwkward old TV niche.. what to do??
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PROPatricia Colwell Consulting
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PROEverything Home
2 years agoPerhaps look at putting the TV in the top right niche of the fireplace area. You'll notice in the two photos below we put the TVs to the side of the fireplaces.
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Jazzing It Up · More InfoThen we might recommend getting two matching cabinets for the two openings on the bottom. However we might recommend measuring well to make sure they will both fit. Then you should be able to place a piece of artwork in the niche on the top left of the fireplace.
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fnmroberts
2 years agoI understand your question Our mid-90’s home is filled with niches. We use them for intended purpose, changing with seasons. We are restricted with TV size unless a niche were to be walked closed. We’ve decided to maintain the integrity of the home design.
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