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Advice on TV Placement & Living Room Setup

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Hello everyone! I recently moved into my new home, and I'm trying to figure out where to place a 46-inch TV. The living room is currently empty, and I'm struggling to decide on the best spot for the TV so I can set up the seating accordingly.

I want to ensure I can comfortably place a sofa facing the TV. The wall between the bedroom and kitchen is only 40 cm (15.7-inch) wide, which is adding to my challenge :(

I also prefer not to place the TV in the corner near the balcony or at an angled position in the corner of the room.

What would be your suggestions for the placement of the TV and sofa? Where should they go, and how should I arrange them?

Additionally, I’d appreciate your suggestions on what type of sofa or seating arrangement would work best for this space.

Thanks in advance!

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Melissa Smedley
last month
This is a challenging space for sure! The living area is so narrow, I'm not sure there is any good way to put the TV on the long open wall with the sofa facing it. You will definitely have to be careful to get a sofa that's not too terribly deep seated.

I think the best option is sofa/tv area closest to the balcony door (leaving just enough room to access), and TV in the small corner across from it. You don't have to angle it across that corner, but I think that might actually be your best option for viewing.

I would then do a small dining set in the open area closer to the entry door.
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