From the "bottom of the barrel barrel of all designers.....": )

I would look at Taylor King, I would look @Hancock and Moore. I much will depend your budget. Also Lazy Boy....albeit more limited selection.

Those are just some of those I'd consider,

Why? It is completely possible to have a very COMFORTABLE piece o

furniture, without a resort to lumpy or lots of bulk

Taylor king will have a smooth back, not a tight back

https://www.taylorking.com/furniture/category/reclining-sofas-chairs/?page=all

Hancock and Moore:

https://www.hancockandmoore.com/Products/Search?TypeID=CAT15&Page=2

All will be mostly shown in leather as that is generally the preferred - but you can choose a fabric from their selection, or provide your own ( com ). Lots in a smooth attached back cushion, but none in either with a true tight back and also a rolled arm.

Perhaps you meant attached back? Virtually all will be attached back, whether fabric or leather.

Lazy Boy may end up being your best option, as their locations abound USA. A test drive these days is quite difficult, given so few independent brick and mortar left, outside of the catalogue folks.

Taylor King or Hancock would require a brick and mortar venue, or an interior designer.

Share what you think...There would be a black bookcase on each side of the trunk. I'd place the TV on the wall, vertically centered between the top of the trunk and the top of the bookcases. I purchased a black lift-top coffee table similar to the one I already have, but it would match the color of the bookcases. Before I purchase the bookcases I would like your input. For right now, just focus on the bookcases and tell me what you think about their style and how they would look on my big wall.

Three ways........... as you asked.....

Feels heavy below?Yes, it's all exactly on your taped areas

With one bookcase - meh? just sort of unrelated items on a wall? Feel like going back to the beginning .

Three matched low bookcases, a larger tv : )

and the naked window is making me crazy : ) call it better yet below

You must do what you like. I'm not sure you can ever let go of the trunk, but? Continuing to cling to it seems not to help . I think if you want a lovely wall? It just needs to have a more cohesive intentional look, or becomes clutter in competition with a busy fire surround.

JMO......but the best look is here, same widths, any color/stain and it doesn't need to be black, and it need not match a storage coffee table.

Rutabaga - I see you are a glutton for punishment. ;)

I have already wasted a ton of my time here on your post... so, I figured - why not waste some more?

Look - the only thing you are going to continue to get from certain people here is bull$___ about your trunk.

I gave you an idea and I don’t see why you just don’t do it.

As an alternative - and as was suggested way up thread - I think it was deegw who made the suggestion... For a longer console, you can just flank your trunk with two well proportioned end tables. You keep your trunk tv console, you get the added length - plus, it is infinitely more creative and interesting, than just acquiring a long console, from any store USA, just to have a long console. Even one interesting table might be enough.

ETA: Or low bookcases.

As far as the two tall bookcases flanking the trunk - imo, it’s too much. Too heavy and potentially too cluttered. And the trunk just gets lost in the mix.

"the only thing you are going to continue to get from certain people here is bull$___ about your trunk."

An educated opinion is not B.S

Some things work really well. Some do not work very well, but you want it badly and you do as you like and want, and be happy. If you aren't certain you will be happy, you ask, receive opinion, but the decision is still the domain of whomever asked. We all see differently.

The fire is a busy and imposing element in the space. The adjacent

tv wall needs to "stand up to the fire" provide a balance, yet not provide too much competition. The op wants display of treasures considered as well, and everyone knows and understands the sentimental aspect of the trunk.

So..........only the op can decide and weigh all the elements and advice and decide what she wants, based on the input.

The B.S is to argue otherwise.

Worth noting? You "waste your time" by choice: ) .........

Put art on a smart tv

There is what makes one happy or does not....

Do this:

Does the op have feedback?

Okay, I cannot type fast enough to keep up with the thoughts in my head so here they are in NO particular order.....except the one I will probably feature :-)

@JAN MOYER at one time said "But 99% of the threads you see here.........those titled ..." I got this, did this and I HATE IT! HELP ME, what should I do?" ..........A lot of that misery can be prevented : ) So ask, and post progress is really the best. Up to you, always.: )

Your words are a great summation of what I am trying to do in this post.So, in this example, I am still asking, and want to post (possible) progress, based on at least one similar suggestion that several contributors have even included pictures as reference. I shared the picture of the black bookcase and marked the exact measurements on the floor and wall of the one that I found. To try out a suggesting that several contributors shared, They are:

· Black

· almost 84” tall (very difficult to find anything taller, like 90”

· in relation to the depth of the trunk, it is the closest in depth than many of the others I have looked at.

Now that I have marked the size of the bookshelves on the wall, I think it would be too much. So I’ve decided not to buy them, and I am thankful I marked the size with painters tape so I won’t have to start another thread like one titled ..." I got this, did this and I HATE IT! HELP ME, what should I do?" ..........

I met with a designer, that came to my home. We discussed a lot of the ideas that have been suggested on here. But there were also little things, like pointing out the flat horizontal base of the trunk. She suggested that anything next to it with a flat horizontal base would add to the continuity. Therefore something like a highboy would not be the best decision. I never thought to even look at what horizontal lines across the floor might look like. Once again, new eyes, new insight.

@Home Interiors with Ease, you wrote “As I look more at that trunk I think it is the color more than size that is not working… it is like a red mahogony color..does not work well with the floors or fireplace..none of the wood stains are cohesive….maybe lets look at it in another way…would you consider giving it a black wash or black wax to deepen the color to almost black..very easy to do.”

I want to tip my hat to HIWE for opening my eyes to the multiple wood tones going on in the room. Rather than alter the trunk, my designer suggested if I add any furniture to go with/next to the trunk that it would be easiest to go with black because it would not be competing with the lighter hardwood floor, browns in the trunk, and the variegated colors in the fireplace. I bring this up because both you and she offered two possible suggestions for an issue (wood tone colors) that I hadn’t considered in my planning. And for this very reason I am grateful for threads like this because it makes me aware and gets me thinking about other things to consider as I pull together a plan.

This other photo is only a reference. I wanted to show the size of the bookcases I was considering, in comparison to the ladder and mirror I have there now. I will 100% be getting rid of the mirror. It won’t even go in the basement for later use. I made a bad purchase and will sell it on Facebook or Nextdoor. As a piece of furniture, I still think the ladder is pretty. It is solid, heavy and not made of plywood, so it has a finish that I like. And the color doesn’t conflict with the color of the trunk. But, thanks to so many of you, I am not 100% convinced that it is in the right spot. It will most likely go in the basement and I will just hold on to it (at least for now). I don’t think the height of the bookcases is necessarily a problem. However, with their width, height, and depth combined, I feel they look crammed against the wall, and it just makes me uncomfortable as I sit in this space typing to all of you.

Do TWO low bookcases at same height as trunk, mahogany or similar. whatever a custom wood worker can create.

You can do same depth....build a false back in it if you like, OR step them back from the depth of the trunk. Match the is the word or you will keep going in circles on this topic and the wall.

If you HAVE a designer? She should have a craftsman.: )

The ONLY way to really make this wall REALLY work? Abandon the trunk. do something like this in any deep wood stain. everything else feels a bit forced.

This is jmo.......of 33 years and a thousand houses. Note the matching bases and the butt together/no gaps.

Tone in to the mantel if you like!

I gave you that above, Rutabaga........in your TAPE boundary

Heavy...heavy.heavy and height at taller won't change a thing.

Not good either: ) below right?

Or you pick the wood. Show all three to your DESIGNER and ask for her very HONEST opinion?

I'm glad you decided against the two bookcases. To me it looked like it might be a little heavy for that wall. You had mentioned you had a hutch for the dining room. If you use that, could you use the ladder between the windows instead of the bookcase? Hard to say without knowing what the hutch looks like.

Did the designer have any specific suggestions for the sides of the trunk?

I want to be clear that you all know how valuable your input is to me. I absolutely understand and agree that proportion, balance, and continuity are vital for tying a place together. I believe we can all agree that the corner fireplace and high ceilings make this a challenging area to determine what is actually BEST! But, while the ideas are inspiring, I don't know what to concentrate on. Some options provide techniques that keep the eye moving horizontally across the wall under the mantel. Others propose extremely tall options, such as bookcases that rise above the mantel. Sometimes these two opposing suggestions come from the same person! I can say with confidence that I do NOT like the idea of two bookcases that are the size of the ones in my most recent pics. Some suggestions leave the space above the TV even more out of proportion with the angled ceiling because it just seems to emphasize the emptiness of the wall. I think I have so many wonderful ideas to consider. But truly, I need to know what is best, regardless of whether you like the trunk or not ;-) , what is the best visual approach? Vertical in a step by step arrangement, above or below the height of the mantel, or horizontal? It doesn't seem possible to choose one that meets all the criteria. My brain is in a whirlwind. So I am going to pause and fix dinner.

You need to get with your DESIGNER. You really can not keep crowd sourcing, you will go nowhere but a circle.

Why? Because you WANT the trunk on that wall. There is a give and get to every decision you make. It isn't unlike dominoes.

You have seen every possibility imaginable to use the trunk. The tv at virtually identical width and height, overwhelms the trunk.

Adding odds and end pieces for display mirror, trees, ladders? Ends up feeling like " Stuff on a wall, no real story" - you've got visuals up this thread that show it!.

So..........you either keep the trunk, and KNOW it will be a bit disjointed, but it will be YOUR personal "perfect" to love................or you free yourself from it - not to give away, but to pass on to family.

When you lower!!!! the entire composition? Your focus comes off the high and odd angles of ceiling. The other corrector for that, and balance? window treatments!!!

Get with the designer....again.

It is a tv.....and you can only look at so much at one time. As it applies to this wall ? You will soon be at overthink. Make a ROOM. : ) Sum of all parts.

@JAN MOYER Your suggestion is lovely with the sconces on either side of the TV. Even if I was able to get two side tables that were the same height and same color as the trunk, the size of the TV would have to be ENORMOUS! Notice you have the height above the mantel. Even If I got rid of the trunk, and built "low bookcases" our current TV would be floating so high it would look out of proportion. I'm not going to buy a bigger TV. I have to draw the financial line somewhere. :-)

@JAN MOYER Last month you wrote, "A room need not be all one style . The green mohair chair here? Sentimental! A must remain. Very MCM.... the couch? quite traditional, nearly new and NOT being replaced..

It's a combination of warm tones, texture, a blend of colors carried from elsewhere in the house, In the middle of all? A VERY large cherry kitchen....not changing.

You need not create the "furniture showroom" effect. But you do need to decide what must stay." You included that their mohair chair and the couch were items that were not to be replaced.

Why is my ONE item that I've decided must stay, such a thorn in everyone's side, particularly yours???? The designer that has seen my home, videotaped it, taken pictures, gotten the measurements, understands that I'm willing to let go of the mirror and possibly replace the ladder, but I want to keep the trunk. That I need a rug and new seating. Her response that I want to keep the trunk? I understand it's special, let's see how we can have it look great on that wall! What did you say to the woman who put her foot down and said I'm not parting with my chair and couch? "They're ugly and you should get rid of them because I can find you something better to compliment the rest of your furniture"?

The TV IS the cheapest of all you shall buy!!

And no offense? You are not listening to a word. Step away!! Call your designer. This isn't something you need to decide tonight.

You can't get THIS below with what you have.

The bookcases are matched.....the tv is proportional to what sits below. it matters NOT it is higher that the mantel! It's a mock up!! It's a feel! It's an close to ideal of proportion without dragging a scale ruler.

That is a job for your designer.

The point is it is cohesive and uncluttered. The TALL curtains, balance the TALL fire and mantel..........and there is no t.r.u.n.k in the visual : )

I said before...... you give, you get......and it is always that in any design of anything. You are trying to have it a.l.l.

I understand you want to keep your trunk and I support that. It's special to you. I wish I had the expertise to come up with a solution for you!

Way way back I suggested sconces flanking your trunk to help widen the overall visual. it will work..I really do not think the corner fireplace and ceiling is an issue at all…if the trunk stays than just move forward..some times you need to just make a decision and everything else will fall into place…I honestly think you are over thinking!…really very simple solutions you just have to pick one! try to enjoy the process.

Visually I don't see a "real story" in the examples you shared, but it sounds like your client was happy with how it looks and that ultimately is what matters.

My windows will somewhat resemble the ones in your pictures. Pretty sure I will be getting bamboo Roman shades and light weight and light colored drapes.

And if you eventually hang the TV, it will look less imposing as far as size in relationship to the trunk.

Keep the trunk. Do what Freedom Place suggested, with tables, potted plants, or what not of roughly the same height on one or both sides. The trunk does not have to be in the middle of the wall unless something else in the room dictates. Nothing tall near the fireplace or on either side of the trunk. Don’t worry about the blankness of the wall. Let artwork mirrors etc come into your home as you find things you love.

Decision...........( Or? how not to remain a victim of my own choices)

"I must have the trunk here"

I want display for disparate treasures.

Pick one please from above

I pick the trunk? This the the give/get of design............

I have a faux tree, but it isn't TALL enough.....

Answer.....Get 8' ( 96") tree. in appropriate sized basket

Basket of birch logs other side

Frame my art over fire, it is too weak in current state

Add shades and curtains

In short? Stop trying to FILL the drywall.

I will have and enjoy, balance and asymmetry. Because I must have the trunk

I will enjoy some negative space, and not attempt to clutter it
The height of fire composition, is BALANCED by tree and curtains

(Ballard design 8' Olive tree, Pottery barn, large basket to contain it

proportionally.)

https://www.ballarddesigns.com/faux-olive-tree/654710?SourceCode=BDSHOPSMT&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA&listIndex=0&offers_sku=AL113%208FT&intlShippingCtx=US%7CUSD&SourceCode=BDNEWCUS&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA9bq6BhAKEiwAH6bqoDLyLdV-pB_tUD4QFhnTKm3DRBv2XoBYsoGkAIEGS-cxclLhcVFQjhoCN3UQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Decision............".I can set the trunk aside. I will make buy/make three low bookcases, I will display my treasure, I would love sconces, I will have shades and curtain panels. I gave up my trunk to get this.

I will go online and find "art" /screen saver for my tv and avoid a dark black hole"

Proportion, display..uncluttered.

"I realize, that the cobble together, no matter I "get what I want" doesn't seem to look quite right. It bothers me , I have tried.......versions of......add ons, fill it up......and it bothers me......."

( or it should bother me)

Heavy/overload

Meh!!!

cobbled.........( no real display, either)

cobbled.....( no real display, books /treasure)

You said........

"Even If I got rid of the trunk, and built "low bookcases" our current TV would be floating so high it would look out of proportion...........

How can it be higher than what is there now??!

It is out of proportion now, because the trunk is virtually same width! You are lacking the width below

A 75" inch tv is 66" wide, 38" high give take very little by brand.

All above.....is why you are s.t.u.c.k.

this is the simple solution I had offered way back using the trunk..adding a glass front cabinet to the right of the fireplace so many beautiful wall sconce designs to choose from and some are plug in so no electrician needed. Hoping Jan and Freedomplace dont start bickering……

When books, and things she wants to see, are a "dumping ground"

I'll let you take it up with the op: )

Find her the actual cabinet for your visual, and know that her tv is identical width to the trunk, not smaller.....maybe scale out on her wall for her as she won't have to use masking tape.

In Jan’s array of scenarios (that she doesn’t like) the last is perfect - the two side tables with a plant on one side and a few objects atop. Balanced yet interesting, TV is center but not entirely the center of attention when it’s off. If you want more display space you could perhaps put wall mounted shelves somewhere in the room.

rutabaga4 I hope you are able to find what works for you and your family in this room. You have handled all of the differing ideas and opinions and the sometimes judgemental sounding advice with such graciousness and have been very patient. It is sometimes hard to sift through all of it to get to a place that makes you happy, and that is all that matters. Our homes have to make us happy, after all we are the ones who live in them. Good luck.

rutabaga, I have found that when there is a consensus of opinion, especially from the designers who post here, it is generally good advice. Several designers saw the issue immediately with the too-small trunk underneath the tv and tried to advise you as to a solution. I hope you appreciate their comments .

Oh gosh I hope I didn't insult you…just trying to help…such a beautiful space it will all come together.

We'd all hope that!

From Amanda above.....this below.

"Several designers saw the issue immediately with the too-small trunk underneath the tv and tried to advise you as to a solution"

True. Because 90% of deign is usually just that. An imperfect something or other, and the best way or ways.....to minimize a flaw and maximize a result.

Your designer gets paid to see in advance, that which you may not see. ( another set of experienced eyes ) An honest designer tries very hard to say "yes" a lot more often than "No". But if you hear a no? You ask why, and try to listen, as he or she is probably seeing that outcome as good, better, best, or "please do not do that" ......and then it is up to you. Yes to everything? Your gal friends can offer you that: )

Aesthetically speaking, this looks 1,000 times better -

than any derivative of this:

So maybe you should get your ”experienced design eyes” checked.

Also, maybe you should cease and desist from your harassment of this OP.

rutabaga, I'm sorry you have decided to halt your thread but I understand why. In the end it will all work out and you will get what you love, which is what matters.

Could you please come back to show us anytime? I love ur place!

It’s a shame this thread ended with hurt feelings. I was looking forward to your re-do.

Amanda ne too!

This happened to me on another thread it was freedomplace1 that bullied me off the thread.

Yes that person does get picky! Everyone has ideas & good ones!

Was going to say...........changed my mind and liked @HIWE instead : )

END OF THREAD. ENOUGH PEOPLE! Just STOP! I want no more notifications from this post. I doubt the OP does, either.

@tracefloyd I use Chrome and a PC and have this option to stop getting notifications. Do you see it on your platform?

Well.........you just TURN OFF the notifications for the post : )

These notifications. On Houzz.

Really not trying to be snarky, but it is a public forum. If you don't want the notifications, just STOP them or delete them.

That looks like a browser page? If so, follow deegw's instructions.

I do think the browser just turns of EMAlL NOTIFY.

It seems to have no way to turn off any individual threads in the side bar.

I'm on a Mac, same

I don't get any notifications on threads where I have turned them off. On Chrome/PC.