TV and additional storage in apartment!
My fiance and I are moving into this apartment and are deciding if we can fit a TV in the bedroom. The problem is, there is not enough closet space for us without some time of additional storage. I’m assuming we will need an amoire because we need more hanging storage, but if we place it against the back wall, it would block the space for a TV I think? We’re also inheriting a dresser that we’ll definitely need for folded clothes. The bed will be against the wall next to the sliding door closet.
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Comments (14)Thanks all for this input. Very helpful. Today I built a fake tv out of Fedex boxes I had at the office and placed it at various heights from 46-54 inches and sitting at the same height and distance as my living room would be. Personally, while my eye level was between 40-43” depending on the seat and my slouch position, I found my eye naturally resting at at between 46-50 inches. My couch, dining chairs and comfy sitting chairs all have a little natural recline to them. I decided to install my electrical outlets and wiring at a position that gives me a range to decide between 46-52 center once I’m ready to mount. This decision seems to vary for a lot of people so I’ll summary why I am doing a mount (even if it’s only a few inches above console) and why that height: I have a few different places to sit/see TV: comfy lounging chairs, my couch, dining table and my open kitchen. Mounting with an arm gives me an opportunity to adjust depending on what’s being used I am using a soundbar and want to make sure the sound field is adjusted as the tv moves so sound travels in the right direction based on which way tv is pointing. My placement allows me to upgrade tv to a bigger size while keeping center the same My soundbar adds an extra 3.5” to bottom of tv so I can mount a little higher if needed while preserving the right space between console and tv I have my eye on a 27” high console I really like. To do that, I need my center of tv to be at 47”ish so that the soundbar can clear the console and float Would like to get sound of the bar closer to ear level versus really low to the ground....See MoreHelp! TV in room placement (electrician needs to know asap)?
Comments (26)So we love the brick and wouldnt want to cover it up + we could use the extra storage space. We’re also going for a more MCM vibe, given the house is pure MCM architecture and well, we like that style… and so MCM furniture is one way to create that vibe vs cs. just normal modern. The reason we like grey is because it’s a neutral and we’re not a fan of the wall paint providing the color, because you are stuck with it (until you paint again) and it can be over-powering (unless that’s what you really want)… where as we like neutral because it allows us to layer in color and texture, etc. and balance a vibe through iteration. That said, we were considering going with a cool white instead (maybe BM Decorator White), but are unsure… @JustMe - Any specific BM white you like?...See MoreIdeas? Huge wall with TV
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Comments (7)That sounds like a lot of seating. The dressers are the wrong scale for this space. Get a bureau for the TV wall (facing the foot of the bed) and get a tabletop TV that sits on top...not a wall mount. I think a low loveseat (at the foot of the bed) and nice big round ottoman plus the new bureau should be enough furniture to balance the space. Especially with drapes and your purple chair and a dressing mirror. Definetly get drapes and be sure to hang them wider than the window frame. A nice large rug for the whole room will cozy up and unify both halves. Leave about 2 feet perimeter of wood floor all the way around. I have a concept drawing attached (not to scale). There is room for your purple armchair as part of a dressing area with a long floor or wall mirror to the left of the window....See MoreRelated Professionals
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PRO6 days agolast modified: 6 days agoSome bad design there......!? There is potential storage. You don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth, ( the dresser) but Ikea could give you both storage and a tv spot, No clue what you might be allowed to do....
It may be nice to have "en suite" to the bath, but in this case? Not so much. I'd take the door off, or close up the wall. You aren't going to bed with a guest present.
Opposite the bed, lots of configurations. Have them save the dresser for a future house.
Butt together, add tv above
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So is it that you do not want a tv in the bedroom? Then work that out with your partner.
Otherwise, just get an armoire for the tv and some of your hanging storage. Or some type of other furniture setup, that will serve this dual function. You could also consider using another closet outside of the bedroom for some of the clothes. And or put another closet/wardrobe in the LR or something.
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Your best bet is to do Ikea in the bedroom. Use the dresser in the living room or dining area depending
Take that wall 13' , go online and for less than a grand, have a tidy bedroom.
with enough to storage for two.
A 55" inch tv is a DIAGONAL measurement. The actual width is probably 48"
Do tall, dresser in middle and tall again. You have 156" to play with
The tv goes over the dresser.
Talk to the landlord.......it is easy to see where you have opportunities with a little stud and drywall: ) the next renters will thank him as well.
The tiny little closet in the bedroom is nearly worthless...take the door off and shelve it., or you need room to open the door to it.
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I just noticed @Kendrah mentioned possibly putting a closet/wardrobe piece in what looks like it might be a recessed niche area outside of the bathroom. That could also be a nice option.
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PRO3 days agoHi, I love new beginnings - congratulations!
I’m not a real fan of tv in bedrooms but because you seem to have some nice spare room, how about a cozy theater?
In red all the storage area you could use, either ceiling-height or counter-height.
Hope this helps!
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