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dd899

My parents didn't have a TV in the main front room for as long as our large family was growing up, but instead chose to put it in the den or small family room. No TVs in bedrooms, either. Let's be honest - watching TV often involves eating and drinking and messing the tables. My dad was military officer and stressed the importance of making a good first impression by keeping the front room clean and tidy. More importantly, when we decided to watch TV, we all snuggled on the couch and munched away watching and commenting on the same program. Great memories.

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Debbie Lusk

If I were alone, I'd not even have a TV but I love my hubby and promised him I'd be ok if he hung a big TV over our fireplace in our new home three years ago. It's really the perfect place for it and we only watch a few hours of TV each evening. I do however, have to really think about furniture placement which I want for conversation, comfort and for TV watching. So, I'm working on different ways to do all of those things while still making our home look nice. Two recliners, a chair and a half and a long sofa is a lot for one room but it does look cozy.

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qofmiwok

"TVs often absorb all of the energy and focus of the room, and we wanted a place where people could play games, chat, enjoy the views, relax and be together rather than be distracted by television." What is with designers and their obsession with TV's? Just don't turn it on! Geez.

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