Small cabin with challenging tv placement

2 months ago

I'm having a challenging time figuring out a tv placement that looks good and allows comfortable seating for 6 adults. I will be replacing all the furniture by the way, so none of whats pictured is staying. I do also plan on adding drywall for the ceiling, so there will be some white contrast.

The most natural spot to me feels like above the fireplace. But I think the space will feel way too cramped, as it already is and that's without seating for 6.

Another idea is to have the tv against the staircase and "closing" up that staircase wall so the tv can use the full height up to top of the handrail.

Something like this:

My uncertainty would still be the seating setup as I also need a compact dinning setup within this space. There is a loft, but I was planning on resesrving that for games and just a lounge place.

Any advise on what options I have for the TV & couches in the living room are appreciated!

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oportunitygreentea
2 months ago
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First of all, love that interior so, so much! The photos themselves ooze warmth and coziness lol

As for the TV in the living room query, attaching it to the stairwell might be problematic since there's a door behind/underneath it. Though that would free up enough space for 6 seatings instead of the 4 you got there now, I'm not sure it will "fit."

So, I'm voting for the fireplace or attaching it higher on the wall where the TV is in the pictures
KW
2 months ago
I agree with @oportunitygreentea - I’d attach TV to wall where it is now - remove shelf of course. I’m not at all excited about closing off stairwell - I think that would change the open feel of space & not in a good way. Wondering if changing the loveseat for a sofa with less width in the arms would gain an extra seat. On the order of the sofa upstairs - maybe swap to test out before buying new furniture?
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 months ago
IMO a lower placement for the TV but where it is now is the best Do you need 6 seats all the time ? IMO I never like TV in my LR if it can be avoided but I need a bit more info. For me the TV would go in the loft.
Yvonne Martin
2 months ago
I suggest that if you want more seating in the room that you hunt for comfortable chairs that are not so bulky. The ones that you show now are heavy feeling because of the high backs and wide arms.
Michael Yu
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2 months ago
@oppurtinitygreentea - there is a door behind it, but there is some space as the door doesnt start until a bit later.

I do agree that closing off the stairwell will change the vibe. Might not be a bad change as we want to make it a modern cabin.

If we move the TV area to the loft, what would you put here instead? aside from dining.
KW
2 months ago
I wondered if moving TV to loft was an option but you hadn’t mentioned so I didn’t either! So, dining - yes! If you need seating for 6 you sure do need more dining seating too. That lovely draw leaf table seats only 4 even with both leafs extended & pulled away from wall of course. I have that exact table down to same legs! It was in breakfast nook of prior house but lives in bonus room of current house. Makes a great games, puzzles or project table. Maybe it could live in your loft in place of desk I see in corner? If TV gone, that gives you lots of flexibility for a larger dining table that’s pulled away from wall & rearranging seating aound FP for great conversation & entertaining grouping. New less bulky sofa - the upstairs one? A larger area rug in seating area. Is there enough room for sofa to float & have back to kitchen? Chairs back to staircase? That would open up entry into LR.
acm
2 months ago
conversational grouping, with coffee table and side tables.

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