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Need ideas for a TV wall with windows on each side of TV

6 months ago

Would like to design a TV wall, TV is 85" with windows on each side, large expanse of wall is bright white and too plain. Would like some ideas to make area interesting and more architectual. Will replace couch with a sectional and add a rug as well.

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JAN MOYER

6 months ago

Seems you may have furniture you don't love, no rug, and rather an unfurnished space in general.

Its best to buy with a plan: ) Draw the space, measure it. All the walls, windows, openings. Where is the entrance, the kitchen?

Do you know what SIZE sectional?

Don't focus on the tv wall just yet.

Show some rooms you love as well. A little hint of perfect word.....what would it look and feel like. In other words , what is your style. Then? What fits and works best is the way to a room.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
6 months ago
I might consider this way to complete your room.

I'd add an electric fireplace, drapes, tree & a rug
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lisedv
6 months ago
If you don't want to install a fireplace, a long console (longer that the length of the TV) would also work. You can install blackout roman shades on the 2 windows for a more finished look than solar or other similar shade.
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Olychick
6 months ago
last modified: 6 months ago
I'm a big fan of lessening the contrast behind the tv so it blends in better. This first one shows a fireplace, but the dark wall could easily just be painted to the floor with a console below (or even without). It wouldn't have to even be built out like this, or maybe just minimally.

Many of these don't have windows but could work incorporating the windows.

Just the wall treatment here:
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mcarroll16
6 months ago
I like a combination of BeverlyFLAD's and lisadv's suggestions. I would do a console under the TV, because storage is always useful. The drapes do such a great job of framing a TV wall cleanly, while staying neutral and blending with other statement pieces, like that oversized chair and ottoman.
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jackieredish
Original Author
6 months ago
Thank you for all the info, the existing furn. came from another home that was southwest ranch, this is a much more contemporary home, a downsize, kitchen /dining area is open to living room behind couch, and a rock wall with contemporary fireplace separates living from den, like the wood media walls, I am not totally contemporary so trying to do a mix of styles.
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lisedv
6 months ago
As mentioned by Jan Moyer, it's better to have an overall plan if you're purchasing several pieces of new furniture. If you can provide a floor plan with dimensions and additional photos of all the wall you'll be getting more valuable suggestions for your project.
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