TV placement
C L
6 years ago
Hi, would it be weird to place the TV in front of the door on the short wall? I would like a corner sofa in this lounge...but not sure how it will look. Please give advice!
Thanks in advance!
CL
Thanks in advance!
CL
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Comments (9)Hi. I think you have to arrange it so there are two separately zoned areas - but it can look cohesive. You need flexibility and ample room to be able to walk around the furniture for access to the doors. Do you use the fireplace? Assuming you do, I would suggest an L-shaped couch with the L under the window to the left of the fireplace and the back of the couch in front of the french doors to the outside, built-in bookshelves/TV on the long wall to the right of the french doors, a large rug in front of the couch with coffee table, an armchair facing the couch on the other side of the fireplace and then a separate sitting area - two chairs and a little table - in front of the large window. If you have something to look at out there, have the chairs face out, if not, have them face in. If you keep all the furniture with a low profile and similar colour scheme and have the chairs and armchair easily moveable/slidable then you can pull all the furniture up together when you have large numbers of people sitting around the fireplace or watching the TV. Lamps can be added at the end, but probably one in the corner next to the smaller window and then one or two down the other end near the large window. This is the kind of arrangement I'm talking about (there are three photos of the living room if you click on the link): I hope that helps!...See MoreNeed advice about TV placement
Comments (9)TV above Fireplace - solving the neck ache! We would recommend above the Fireplace, but with a Picture Frame or better still converted into a Mirror TV. Most Lounges centre around the Fireplace, so it seems obvious to put it there for easy viewing - but they, by definition, are always mounted TOO HIGH ... This month, we will be importing a new dynamic TV mount, that is specifically designed to easily lower TV's that are fitted above a fireplace/protuding mantelpiece for comfortable viewing. The target UK price for the slim mount unit will be £599 including the ability to swivel it left and right (see photos attached). This solution is also ideal for moving the TV away from toddlers when not in use! Please also click on the two video links below (highlighted in green): Comfortable TV viewing for TV's above fireplaces Installer review of "down and out" mount over Fireplace TV Framing Regarding aesthetics, we regularly use local framing companies to put a custom frame, chosen by the client, around the TV. We combine this "picture frame look" with the connection of an AppleTV to display high resolution paintings or photos on the screen when they're not using it as a TV. Mirror TV If you have the budget we offer a special TV mirror bonding service, which is much less expensive than dedicated "MirrorTVs". We bond a special swiss manufactured glass onto the face of the TV, which behaves like a mirror when the TV is turned off. There are two finishes - "antique mirror" which is quite dark when the TV is turned off, but offers an excellent low amount of reflectivity when the TV is turned on (see picture below). The alternative is our "modern mirror" glass which is almost the same as a real mirror, but relatively reflective, so requires the lighting in the room to be dimmed when viewing the TV....See MoreDoor dilemma for rear extension
Comments (11)Hi Lisa For a good example of what your intended drawings above may look like our project on Hatcham Park Road used a similar bifold + window design: For a south facing property you definitely do need to think about solar gain. Any glazing you chose should have a Solar Control Coating on it no matter how large you ultimately choose to have the opening. This will reduce the amount of solar radiation that can come through the glazing and reduce that overheating. For a 2.4m wide door opening a bi-folding door system will give you a lot of framework. In that width you could easily have a double door opening (or french door) for more glass + less frame + keeping the opening size as planned. We have this size French Door on show at our showroom in Amersham if you wanted to get a feel as to how big the door leafs would be If you were to choose a larger/full width glass opening your choice between sliding and bifolds will be a personal choice on design. Bifold doors = more frame but you have the option to open the whole expanse in the summer. Sliding doors = less frame, floor to ceiling glass. They create a seamless indoor outdoor design even when the doors are closed. But when open you will only get 2/3 of the opening clear. Any advice needed on the glass doors or windows let us know....See MoreHelp with living room design please!
Comments (7)Lovely fireplace, I think it would stand out better with a bold colour on the wall. I have a similar look to you -windows either side of fireplace and I created a fake chimney breast look by masking straight lines down either side of the fireplace and just painting bold there. You have a lot of curtains there taking up floor space... so I don’t think you can do much in terms of furniture unless you want to stand a low dresser in front of them......See MoreC L
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bookworm987
6 years ago
If you had the corner sofa facing the opposite way, you could also add a chair. This would provide extra seating but also add interest, especially if the chair was a different colour to the sofa. Just a thought!
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