Living Room Orientation
5 months ago
We have an open concept downstairs and have rearranged our living room many times. It’s large with multiple entrances, a fireplace and a wall of windows, so I’m having trouble figuring out ideal orientation for furniture/TV/etc. Do we leave things as they are? Move the TV to another wall all together? We had it once above the fireplace, but it was just too high for comfortable viewing with the size of our TV.
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PRO5 months agoYou kind of painted yourself into a corner with a sectional sofa that has a RH facing chaise that is too large for the room.
No one's going to like their viewing angle with this arrangement, but I couldn't think of any other position for that oversized sofa/chaise.
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I titled my jpeg, "some rooms just suck".......and they do: ) for a host of reasons, and it's usually tv. viewing.In a perfect world, if you are staying "forever, " you ditch the edge to edge carpet for hardwood get a nice big rug, and save your way to more appropriate seating. Guesswork involved with no dimensions.Couch , swivel chairs, an accent chair etc
We aren't seeing all your rooms. For all we know? This should become a really generous dining room, and there is a better spot for cozy tv . Who knows,,,,,: )?The single biggest mistake folks make is a result of thinking every single person in a room must BE SITTING ON A COUCH to view a tv.
Get over this idea : )
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