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Fireplace and Media Storage/TV design help!

Kevin Bartolotto

3 years ago

We want to redo this wall. I hate the corner fireplace and the wall looks so basic. how can I redesign this wall with a good fireplace [gas vented out the wall] and a good sized TV, this is a 65 inch, I'd like to get a 75 in there. Also the storage. Thanks in advance!

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jck910
3 years ago
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years ago
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I hate corner FPs too. You will need to see how much it will cost to remove and redo a FP on thet wall where you have the TV now. Is the FP gas now? I agree about the need for storage since IMO all those toys need a home I do not think TV above a FP is a good plan but I guess I needt o know if this FP is a must for heating or only for looks . If the latter then look at elecric FPs more linear and then the TV coulld go above and still be at close to proper viewing height. Look at Besta from Ikea it is perfect for this application if you go electric IMO if you want that TV then the FP is a no go . How long it that wall that would be helpful. I am not sure how old the childs is but those large plastic ply things belong in a space not in the LR so maybe pull one out for playing and then it goes away at night all the little stuff can have a home in the Besta storge that can go under the TV and even have a bit of display if you wanted.These are 2 options that would work
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