The only place we have for TV in the house or in the room? We’re in the process of finishing the basement so for now (room wise) this is our main TV area. Wall placement, no. I can put the TV anywhere in this room, originally it was mainly out there because the prior homeowner left the bracket in this place and it was the easiest option at the time of the move so we just went with it. I can definitely put it in the wall with the doorways and was considering that but since it’s technically an entry too I was a bit hesitant. The sectional is fairly new since we primarily got it to fit our old space before we moved, one of the pieces come out to make the L more even, if that makes sense. I can shorten one side by a cushion so that there would be two seats on each side as opposed to 3 and 2. I hate the way it’s up against this big window (mainly because of my dogs) but it’s also very uncentered which bugs me. Would you leave the couch where it is and just move TV and extras?

I love sectionals, and the fact that it fits in the space makes it cozy! I think your layout is fine, but you actually need more stuff in there. The room feels kind of empty. You have room to add a small armchair in the opposite corner. I love this style which is small enough and open/airy enough to not block the flow of the room, visually or physically.

I think you also need a large round ottoman. Throw a tray on it to double as a coffee table. I've been loving the legless, barrel shaped ones these days. This one is from Article. (See how their layout is similar to what I suggest!)

One other thing-- that fireplace does not look attached. Is it electric? I wonder if you can easily move it? It will open up your arrangement options!

The fireplace is one of those electric tv stands, someone gifted it to us since this house fell short on my fireplace request and now I’m not too sure what to do with it haha

The primary “issue” with the room is the size, I believe the room is 11’ wide by 17 or 18’ long with no blank walls between doors/doorways and windows. It definitely needs filled up but at this point I don’t really know what to buy especially if I rearrange, if that makes sense. It’s also so small I’m worried about having TOO much stuff in one small room. I was considering building some skinny built ins along the small wall with the black cabinet and closet door but again, the room layout is kind of throwing it off especially if I relocate the tv there

Try moving the FP and TV over to where that dark cabinet is (next to the door). Not sure if that puts the TV too far away from you, but if that works, move the dark cabinet into another room.

That couch looks modular, so is it possible to rotate it to the other corner? Again, not sure if that solves any layout issues, but it never hurts to experiment. It's fine to have a sofa under a window, but in your room it might look better against the big wall. If that layout works, you might need to find a side table with legs that fits around the heater vent.

I love that! Thank you so much!

Oops, looks like the comment I wrote came in after your last comment! I think you at least need a big ottoman, that room actually doesn't look full enough.

If you like having your TV by the door (where the dark cabinet is), I really like your idea of placing a low bookcase there. About 15" deep, so it doesn't interrupt the flow when you walk in the front door. It might not even need to be custom, you might luck out and find a low bookcase that fits the width.

No matter where you put your TV, find a flush mount that holds it as close to the wall as possible. I hate it when I can see behind the TV when I walk into a room. If you hang it at eye level, it won't need to be angled down like that.

What about hanging the large mirror over the couch instead of a painting? Since you already have it. Then it will add extra lighting in the room.

I’ve really been wanting to in each house I’ve lived in, it’s just so heavy it makes me super nervous. I’m not even sure how to go about hanging something so heavy

I understand. We hung a heavy mirror on our wall and it worked really well especially since it did add light to the room. We found heavy duty wall hooks or mirror mounts for ours at the local hardware store.

We also had to add special rings, mirror rings, to the back of the mirror. I have had great success doing this for both clients and friends in homes and in a beauty shop. So it can work you just have to find the right Materials.

I think what is bugging me is how everything is lined up around on the the walls. The bookshelf thing under the tv, looks too small. I'd get rid of the stool thing next to that bookshelf thing, lower the tv as suggested. Pull the sectional off the walls just a smidge. Instead of that white side table next placed on the end of the sectional, either try it as coffee table or get something use as a coffee table, ottoman/coffee table. Maybe a nice tall plant in place of the mirror next to the door or a small console table.

The TV stand/fireplace is too small for your TV. A piece of furniture under TV should be at least 25% wider than the set itself. Can you reduce the size of the sectional and place the major part of it on the TV wall? Then get a TV easel and put TV in the corner between the windows. The "fireplace" can go where the black cabinet is, or in the master bedroom with a smaller TV above it. If you take the FP to the bedroom, you can position the sectional with one side backed to the "foyer."

https://www.houzz.com/products/query/tv-easel/nqrwns

I like your rug, the drapes, the vintage looking chest near the door, the rug and the plants.

I think this type of furniture and accessories would look better in that room w/what you have

or this. Imagine your large window is behind this sofa, you could move those pictures to the wall to the left around your tv. in the corner by the window, hang this cool wicker pendant light, get an ottoman coffee table

or, what about this layout? diff sofa against large window, across do two chairs positioned like this, w/your tv where it is (another console unit beneath it) some other type of decor for the other wall.

That ceiling fan needs a serious upgrade. if you MUST have a fan with a light, try something like this, or any other newer fan with integrated light.

otherwise, just do a regular semi flush ceiling light.

I have this 17" Bergamot fixture and it gives off some good light (LED bulbs)

everything else needs to go in the basement! The sofa is too large for that room. I understand it's relatively new, but it's too large for that space.

something like this with a few chairs, an ottoman/coffee table, a diff end table by the door, etc, would lookbetter

The console under the tv is too small. It just doesn't work on that wall. (and the tv should be lowered)

if you want to keep that electric thing, see if you can build something around it!

or just move it and get yourself a nice console that is properly sized under the tv.

or you can buy something like this if you want more traditional w/storage.

this one is cool. It's an Ikea hack. easy to DIY and modify to look like this

similar room, diff layout

another layout like yours. imagine the large window behind the sofa, and the fireplace is where your tv is. with a smaller sofa, get two chairs and put them over on the other window wall. if you have room to do some bookcases like this, try it.

you need a sofa like this size

or something like this. do you like the boho type of look?

Switch the sectional out for two separate couches and go lighter in color. It'll brighten up the space and allow for more customization. You could even put one of the couches in the middle of the room with the back towards the wall with the cabinet, making a bit of a walkway from the door. Remove the cabinet and add a runner!

Also, mount a mirror over the fireplace instead of a TV. It'll make the room look larger and bring in more light. Good luck!

Now that you have actually moved and got most things in place. Have yourself some fun and move things around! Leave the TV where it is, it is out of the traffic flow. Take the smaller pieces of furniture either out of the room or all over to the side of the doors, then try the couch in different places, configurations. I'm thinking it could rotate so the far windows are clear, the 3 seat section  comes round under the next window &  the now shortened section forms 'wall' and creates an entry area. Then add back elements or leave out items as you go.

May we have a hand-drawn sketch of the room with measurements of the room, the openings, the windows and the doors? That would help so very much. Then my team and I can put together a 3-D rendition for you so you can see what folks are trying to tell you. Best wishes, MAE

I’m no artist but I tried my best!

Works for me! Thanks Cory

Thank you!

These are the hooks I was telling you about.

Mirror Hanging Kit with Hangers and Leveling Hardware - 100 lbs - Heavy Duty Mirror Hanging Hardware

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Hanging-Hangers-Leveling-Hardware/dp/B09BQ7GVRZ/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Mirror+Hooks&qid=1659745497&sr=8-6 

Cory,

How wide is the arched opening? Is it into the kitchen?

Can you switch the sofa so the long part is on the wall with the door and the short section is parallel to the door?

Hello Cory,

Here is the rendition. Yes, it is pretty much what you already have with a few adjustments. Such as pulling the one section of the couch and putting it in the (now) short side to make the couch longer on the wall with the front door and picture window. You mentioned doing that earlier in your notes to us. Also, in the rendition is a TV console with an electric fireplace (just for fun) but any TV console would work. Over by the front door and closet wall; the large mirror is hung and an entry table the same length as the mirror can be seen.

Some art was added along with some wall sconces that hold candles or perhaps some other wall art could go up. So here are the pictures for your viewing pleasure and consideration.

Thank you so much

Happy to help. Oh my word it’s so funny I just looked back at your pictures and realized that the TV console that you already have has a little fireplace in it. If anything I hope that this helps to build your confidence in your own ability to put a room together. Because to be honest you have it laid out really well. I would like to suggest that you pull out the blue pillow than the brown rug will work better with the rest of the colors in the room. Nice rug. Wishing you well, MAE

Sorry about that Cory, Sometimes we don’t get the whole feed. so I didn’t see the message you posted about getting the console with the fireplace That was gifted to you until after I posted my message with the pictures. Wishing you the best. You got so many wonderful suggestions I hope that it helped.