Deciding on a tv unit
There's not a lot to say; I'm not sure what material (wood, glass, painted wood etc) corner tv unit would look good in replace of the coffee table.
As you can probably see, we began building units but gave decided that we'd like the flexibly of being able to move the tv.
ideas most welcome :-)
ps. I'm aware that the gas fire is awful and I need to tighten the painting string so it rises up!
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Comments (1)Place your tv on the tv cabinet against the orange wall as shown on the left-hand side of the first photo....See Morehelp me decide where to put my TV in this living room
Comments (6)Hello Maria, It's an interesting room actually and firstly my suggestion is to paint the orange white as a base. You can then gauge light levels more easily which would then inform you as to how to treat the room. Removing the balustrade completely opens the room as the steps and split level arrangement can still denote separation.. Which you can use accordingly either by situating sofa or perhaps a console and then sofa or even just a console or low cabinet here with something decorative on it.. ... Viewing the back of a sofa or low piece with something lovely like a vase and floral arrangement or something decorative is a rather nice way to introduce if you like, another area of a room and give it a sleeker form of separation if that is required.. I also rather like the idea of having a more open split level arrangement.... Perhaps consider a fire that you can use.. Look into flueless fires as an alternative.. OR possibly even a small black wood burning stove with a twin wall flue. There are options you can research and look into which I think could be nice.. Store a pile of logs underneath the space is ideal. If you want to lighten the floor consider rugs and other layers here that can really be used as a basis for your design.. Placing the sofa facing the fireplace is really an idea focal point.. with armchair opposite angled towards the sofa and fireplace.. It could be a 3 seater with a matching square foot stool which you can sit at one end to create a chaise longue arrangement for something less formal.. Another idea I like is to have again a sofa facing the fireplace and then possibly two chairs with a small table in between at the side with their backs to the sliding door, but in a way that means they don't block the view or flow of the room.. Try things out and see what works for you and the room... You want to keep flow through the space and decorate as 1 space even if the rooms are functioning separately.. Layering colour is an ideal way to decorate and add texture. Situating a flat screen in a cabinet is a nice way to hide the tv as it's not what you want people to focus on when they come to your home.. So perhaps take out the shelving entirely in favour of a cabinet that could house the screen when you want to watch a film etc. There are really some fantastic elements to your new home- the rads are fantastic and I do like the fireplace.. I think you could make this fabulous.. Add textural and warm coloured elements to the sofa arms etc.. I can see earthy and warm tones with rich luxuriant additions.. such as cushions, throws and large floral arrangements for coffee table or side tables to add interest and finish the space .... :))...See MoreBESTA Ikea TV unit - what shape/combination?
Comments (17)@Ewa Mc - this is one of the new patterns - https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/storage-furniture/shelving-units-systems/best%C3%A5-storage-combination-with-doors-white-vassviken-sularp-white-spr-89266949/ click on the colour dropdown and scroll through the list - there are around 50 options in there. Take a look at the real photo defore you go into the 3D planner. See LAXVIKEN zoomed photo - wave pattern There used to be one called HALLSTAVIK but I can't find it anymore.......See MoreFurniture design and layout for extended family room
Comments (6)When you look at the distance from the T.V to the sofa, that's the minimal distance you can be to it, the max distance is a lot greater. A 65’’ TV– You should sit between 8 and 13.5 feet away from the screen. Median distance is therefore :- 10.75 feet A 70’’ TV– You should sit between 9 and 14.5 feet away from the screen. Median distance is therefore :- 11.75 feet You risk eye strain and headaches if you sit nearer than the above. Maybe you would be better off with a 55 inch screen if you want to sit 9 feet away as that's in the middle of the two measurements. A 55’’ TV– You should sit between 7 and 11.5 feet away from the screen....See MoreCharlotte
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7 years agoWe had a similar room in our previous house.
Mount the TV on the wall with a swivel arm (cheap on eBay) and build a cupboard below to hide the cables and put the PS4 on top of the new cupboards. I used cheap plain kitchen cupboard doors from B&Q and spare kitchen worktop to top it off.
Apologies for the poor picture but its all I can find on my phone. It shows the build half way through.
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7 years agoBit of a work in progress but this is an IKEA Lack coffee table £14 (rests on six thin metal brackets) and a sheet of glass £10 (rests on skirting) cut to size with cables concealed under the counter or in IKEA cable trunking. Kind of similar to the shelving you have.
maria galvano