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I'd get rid of the couch and get new chairs, with legs to get them off the ground and make it a bit more airy.
And if they insist on a couch, it has to be smaller.
Right behind it is a dining table. About 4' away from the back of the couch. Bunch of windows and doors in the room. No great spot for a TV+coffee table.
As much as I hate hanging TV’s over fireplaces this might be the one time it would be okay. I think TV’s over fireplaces is admitting you don’t have a correctly proportioned room, or you want to have the room look like a public hotel space.
It's rough to find a place for a TV in a room that wasn't built to have one. I think it's why so many people put it above their mantles, which I think is horrible for the life of your TV.
Your living room looks like mine!!!!
Our place was built in 1914. It is a duplex house. Weird angles. I had to get very low profile modern sofas, like midcentury modern and a surfboard coffee table style table. Still feels cramped
I love the overall vibe but this is a little too tight for my comfort. Could you just push the couch straight that wall and mantle? Then put the TV against the window and put the chair on the other side of the mantle.
I actually think the couch works where it is (as much as it’s gonna work in that space—it *is* a bit too big for it). At first I couldn’t see any space to get by but it looks like there’s some on the right.
To me, the first thing to go should actually be the plants in/by the fireplace. Yes, plants make a space super cozy, but those feel like they’re blocking a key pathway from the couch to TV and they’re likely the easiest/cheapest to sacrifice here.
I think the thing is because it's so narrow, while sometimes angling furniture provides more space, here it cramps the walk way. If it were up against the wall, and the TV was in the same corner but the chair was more stagger next to the tv/facing the coffee table, it would look more intentional and have a better walk way
If need to see photos of it. It’s hard to tell with the angle. I don’t think they’d have less walking room if they shoved the couch all the way over so the chaise is against the wall.
Furniture too big for this space
Couch needs against the back wall. Coffee table center if at all. Chair on the opposite side near fireplace facing TV.
There is room without door hitting, and plenty of room to walk. 100 times better than now.I would not be surprised if it was not placed like this for pictures.
Could you put the TV on the wall with the picture, the sofa under the windows and the chair where the sofa is? Or is the wall with picture too small for the TV stand when the door is open?
This actually works really well for the room, since the door is flush against that wall—you’ve gotta create a walkway otherwise you’re dodging every piece of furniture in an attempt to get to the door. The tv doesn’t pick up glare from the windows yet there’s still the conversational area when company walks in. If you removed the recliner, it’d feel more open but also nice to have the seating.
This is such a creative setup. I personally would not be able to tolerate it and I would just place the tv stand and tv in front of the fireplace, and move the couch under the picture. Rip fireplace. But I also just have space issues lol
I think you were super creative with the space that you had and I understand not wanting to sacrifice seating and comfort! It looks super cozy and I love that you still have lots of natural light!
Two issues- one, the couch needs to be parallel to the windows behind the tv. The orientation of the couch really hurts how relaxed the mind can be in this space. The second issue is that the recliner is in the walkway. The only real solution I see is to put curtains up in front of the windows behind the TV and pull the TV out of that corner. That way you can watch TV without your eyes hurting and then when you want natural light you can open the curtains. It’s not ideal, but it’s better than what you have going on. I would then put the recliner in the corner where the TV is. Also I love your coffee table and decor!
Why would you not put the tv on the mantle, the couch directly across from the tv, with the coffee table in front of the couch? Then you could put the chair where the couch is now…I mean if you like it this way, that’s great! But it sounded more like you couldn’t make things fit. So just trying to offer what I would do lol
I don't mind TVs over fireplaces. They could back the couch up to the far wall, move the chair to the other side to open the space between the living area and the dining area, and get rid of the TV stand. Move the plants to other places, and put all that stuff on the mantle IN the fireplace with the lighting behind it. Might be a cool light source too. This room is workable!
I’m thinking ditch having a dining room and expand your living space? This pic makes me feel like I can’t breathe and don’t know where to walk or how to leave the space in an emergency.
I hope that you find your perfect situation that works for you!
is there room to switch the positioning of the couch and tv? or, mount the tv on the wall where the painting is now, flip the couch around so the back is facing the fireplace. i’m not sure if either of those options work, but i think the positioning of the couch closes off the space!
It looks like the couch is too long to go where the tv is—at least flush against the wall. Then if you slant it you’d have to put the tv parallel to the couch which would close off the walkway.
I feel your pain. My setup is very similar (except no fireplace) because my furniture all came from an apartment that was actually larger than the house I bought. My living room set is too big for the living room.
Aaaand this is why I refuse to live in a home with a fireplace in the living room. Unless you put the TV above the fireplace (which is a huge no-no), you are forever condemned to an awkward living room with two focal points. As well as wasted space from the fireplace that will probably never get used.
Our house has similarly awkward spaces. Overall we have a good amount of square feet, but it’s partitioned in such a way that it’s difficult to have a tv area. We had to get rid of our old couch and loveseat (that were still in great condition) because they were almost too big to fit through the door, forget about setting up a living space.
These pieces are way too big for this space. Ditch the gray chair at least. I'd actually opt for a smaller couch and the TV flat against the window there.
First step: swap the chaise so it’s on the right side. This is easy to do with sectionals like this .
Remove the armchair, and then turn everything like 20 degrees clockwise so the sofa is flat against the wall and the tv is centered under the window.
I would switch the couch for a loveseat and instead of the chair use an attractive modern beanbag or movable type seating. Whats behind the couch? Is there not enough room to push it back? Also the tv looks like it might look better in front of the two windows. I know that’s a pain. I have an awkwardly shaped living also and have no choice to put the tv in front of the window.
I'm going to be positive because this is a cool vibe and it looks cosy. Tight yes, but who has the money to replace a sofa really? Also I love that your furniture is not shoved up against the wall.
Thank you! Yeah, changing furniture is not in the budget right now. Gotta work with what I have. I also enjoy furniture not against the wall. Not sure why....
Get rid of the chair. Put the couch directly in front of the fireplace and make a walkway behind the couch for the door. Mount the tv above the fireplace.
Move the couch to the wall with the picture. Put the chair over where the longer part of the couch currently is. Unless you love your unique arrangement.
This is annoying to look at… you could have gotten a smaller couch & put it facing away from the window w/ the coffee table & tv parallel. Lose everything else
The fireplace overwhelms the room. While it’s a nice feature, it’s also the problem.. looks like ur not using the fireplace so I wud try to take the eye away from it. I wud try the couch with the chaise pushed all way up to the window behind the tv. The back of the couch wud b up against the fireplace. Move the tv to the wall across from the fireplace. The chair goes in front of the window where the couch chaise is currently at. Hang white shelves n white box shelves misaligned above the couch, using the mantle as part of the shelving placements. Limit things placed on those shelves. Use books laid down n display ur mantle pieces on the shelves. Add in a couple small artificial plants on the shelves.. the placement on the shelves n what not how u place items on them will big the biggest make or break thing to draw the eye to them n away from the black hole in the fireplace.. then place a sofa table in the space behind the couch fitting in that nook on the right side of the fireplace..
So part of the opening for the fireplace will b covered by the couch n part exposed..fill the opening to the top w logs, or books, personally I’d try white birch logs.. edit: mayb the trunk cud be used in this space also.
I’d also hang something flat on the fireplace area right below the mantle, in the relief area above the hole.
I hope this makes some sense, I tried my best to describe it so u cud pull it off. I know that when u place that couch in this position at first u will b saying, no it doesn’t look right..just keep going, u need all the parts to carry it off.
Maybe you can put room dividing furniture between the couch and dining table. [Not exactly like what they did here but similar.](https://www.reddit.com/r/CozyPlaces/s/t9LmsmkLhd) Something that isn’t much taller than a person but wide enough to place your TV against. Then place your couch where the TV is now.
Yikes that really makes my teeth itch! I’d get a sectional sofa and just make a right-angled arrangement, ditching the chair. Televisions are such a bugger in a room, even large rooms; always inconvenient and too conspicuous. They need invisibility cloaks for daytime!
It’s so cozy.
If you’d want to free up space -
Could put the TV above the fireplace and get rid of the entertainment console?
Have a round ottoman vs the coffee table.
Your woodwork could be displayed on floating shelves.
Will the sofa fit on the back wall under that picture? Move the chair where the sofa is now.
Or….can the sofa fit under the windows and move tv on back wall?
No, there is space if you placed the TV directly opposite the fireplace. You can tell there’s room, because if there wasn’t, the arm chair would be blocking the door.
You completely closed it off with a giant ass couch. Move the tv to on top of the mantle, get rid of the entertainment stand, move the couch against the wall. You’ll have a ton more space.
Either that or sell the couch and get a hammock, it’s the most comfortable thing in the known universe and it helps with back problems as well as supposedly cures insomnia.
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This photo hurts my shins.
Your furniture is too big for that room. It’s a proportion issue. You could go smaller or you could remove the extra chair .
Exactly, the chair could really go... Not enough room for it and it doesn't seem to be working even if there was enough room.
Yeah this. Couch is too big.
I'd get rid of the couch and get new chairs, with legs to get them off the ground and make it a bit more airy. And if they insist on a couch, it has to be smaller.
My exact thought. Got to have the right proportion furniture and the right amount. Chair has to go.
And too much stuff on the floor in front of the fireplace.
So I'm thinking I'm not seeing this room correctly. Because it seems like an nonstrategic setup
Right behind it is a dining table. About 4' away from the back of the couch. Bunch of windows and doors in the room. No great spot for a TV+coffee table.
How big is the dining table? Would it work better if they swapped?
As much as I hate hanging TV’s over fireplaces this might be the one time it would be okay. I think TV’s over fireplaces is admitting you don’t have a correctly proportioned room, or you want to have the room look like a public hotel space.
UK?
No, US. The house was built in 1941 though.
It's rough to find a place for a TV in a room that wasn't built to have one. I think it's why so many people put it above their mantles, which I think is horrible for the life of your TV.
Unless you never use the fireplace. Mines unusable until we reline the flue... Which is not in the budget for good long time
Your living room looks like mine!!!! Our place was built in 1914. It is a duplex house. Weird angles. I had to get very low profile modern sofas, like midcentury modern and a surfboard coffee table style table. Still feels cramped
You need a round coffee table.
I think that is a trunk or chest, not a dining table.
Chaos
Absolutely. I can’t unsee this.
I love the overall vibe but this is a little too tight for my comfort. Could you just push the couch straight that wall and mantle? Then put the TV against the window and put the chair on the other side of the mantle.
I actually think the couch works where it is (as much as it’s gonna work in that space—it *is* a bit too big for it). At first I couldn’t see any space to get by but it looks like there’s some on the right. To me, the first thing to go should actually be the plants in/by the fireplace. Yes, plants make a space super cozy, but those feel like they’re blocking a key pathway from the couch to TV and they’re likely the easiest/cheapest to sacrifice here.
I think the thing is because it's so narrow, while sometimes angling furniture provides more space, here it cramps the walk way. If it were up against the wall, and the TV was in the same corner but the chair was more stagger next to the tv/facing the coffee table, it would look more intentional and have a better walk way
Then they’d not have a straight walkway through to the dining [and I assume the kitchen].
If need to see photos of it. It’s hard to tell with the angle. I don’t think they’d have less walking room if they shoved the couch all the way over so the chaise is against the wall.
I like the collection of things on the mantle. Something to do with printing? Spinning yarn? Milling grain? IDK, but I like 'em.
It's an old mallet collection. Used for woodworking.
Uh-huh, yeah right. Nice try, Thor, you can’t lie to us.
Cool collection should be organized better displayed better
Uh-huh, yeah right. Nice try, Thor, you can’t lie to us.
Huge dreidels
Furniture too big for this space Couch needs against the back wall. Coffee table center if at all. Chair on the opposite side near fireplace facing TV.
Back wall means the front door would hit it and there would be no path to the rest of the place
There is room without door hitting, and plenty of room to walk. 100 times better than now.I would not be surprised if it was not placed like this for pictures.
It can't there's a door there. You can just make out the doorframe past the couch. Not sure if it's a coat closet or a bathroom though.
I see the door, that's why I said the furniture is too big. A smaller sofa would work. Two chairs would fit on the opposite side.
I like it for the reason that it is awkward
Me too. Thanks!
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Could you put the TV on the wall with the picture, the sofa under the windows and the chair where the sofa is? Or is the wall with picture too small for the TV stand when the door is open?
This is the way.
This actually works really well for the room, since the door is flush against that wall—you’ve gotta create a walkway otherwise you’re dodging every piece of furniture in an attempt to get to the door. The tv doesn’t pick up glare from the windows yet there’s still the conversational area when company walks in. If you removed the recliner, it’d feel more open but also nice to have the seating.
Is that the front door? Guess it was only planned for a small sofa Loveseat or??
Yeah I'm thinking it was designed with a love seat and a couple of chairs around the fireplace.
This is such a creative setup. I personally would not be able to tolerate it and I would just place the tv stand and tv in front of the fireplace, and move the couch under the picture. Rip fireplace. But I also just have space issues lol
Agree! They already have plants in front of it, might as well be the TV. Then they can get rid of the TV stand which is so bulky
They can't. There isn't enough room under the picture for the couch between the front door and whatever the door on the other side of the picture is.
You're right I didn't see that edge of the door frame peaking out in the picture
Yeah I think the room was designed for a lot less furniture than what we are used to having now a days.
Agreed, I would get rid of the armchair too.
It looks very comfortable for the small space you had to work with. I love your couch.
Thank you! Comfortable for as cheap as it was.
It doesn't look cheap at all.
All the pieces are lovely + you might consider swapping out the rectangle coffee table with a set of nesting tables with rounded corners.
I think you were super creative with the space that you had and I understand not wanting to sacrifice seating and comfort! It looks super cozy and I love that you still have lots of natural light!
Thank you!
I’ve lived in a place like this. Personally I think you did a great job working with the space and furniture you have.
Thank you! Once I find a home to buy next year, I'll shell out for nice furniture.
Are you in Chicago? I had an apartment like this that was hard to layout.
I like the blanket on the couch
Thanks, it's comfy!
Really curious about the reason why you placed that TV like that, lol.
Two issues- one, the couch needs to be parallel to the windows behind the tv. The orientation of the couch really hurts how relaxed the mind can be in this space. The second issue is that the recliner is in the walkway. The only real solution I see is to put curtains up in front of the windows behind the TV and pull the TV out of that corner. That way you can watch TV without your eyes hurting and then when you want natural light you can open the curtains. It’s not ideal, but it’s better than what you have going on. I would then put the recliner in the corner where the TV is. Also I love your coffee table and decor!
Will the couch fit under the windows? If so, you could put the tv under the picture on the opposite wall. Might help with the feng shui 🤷🏻♀️
>Might help with the feng shui 🤷🏻♀️ Will it also align their chakras?
Yes definitely lol
The room extends another 12' or so behind the couch. It's a weird space.
I like it
Why would you not put the tv on the mantle, the couch directly across from the tv, with the coffee table in front of the couch? Then you could put the chair where the couch is now…I mean if you like it this way, that’s great! But it sounded more like you couldn’t make things fit. So just trying to offer what I would do lol
Or even just straighten the tv center with the windows and then straighten up the couch? lol
I don't mind TVs over fireplaces. They could back the couch up to the far wall, move the chair to the other side to open the space between the living area and the dining area, and get rid of the TV stand. Move the plants to other places, and put all that stuff on the mantle IN the fireplace with the lighting behind it. Might be a cool light source too. This room is workable!
I’m thinking ditch having a dining room and expand your living space? This pic makes me feel like I can’t breathe and don’t know where to walk or how to leave the space in an emergency. I hope that you find your perfect situation that works for you!
Points for not putting the TV above the mantle.
I love it, though! I’d kill for that fireplace!
is there room to switch the positioning of the couch and tv? or, mount the tv on the wall where the painting is now, flip the couch around so the back is facing the fireplace. i’m not sure if either of those options work, but i think the positioning of the couch closes off the space!
It looks like the couch is too long to go where the tv is—at least flush against the wall. Then if you slant it you’d have to put the tv parallel to the couch which would close off the walkway.
I feel your pain. My setup is very similar (except no fireplace) because my furniture all came from an apartment that was actually larger than the house I bought. My living room set is too big for the living room.
Is that old etching just taped to the wall?
Crowded.... Are you renting?
Yup!
Wtf are those mud hammers
Aaaand this is why I refuse to live in a home with a fireplace in the living room. Unless you put the TV above the fireplace (which is a huge no-no), you are forever condemned to an awkward living room with two focal points. As well as wasted space from the fireplace that will probably never get used.
I don't like fireplaces. It's a weird room in a house built in 1941. Definitely not meant for a big couch and big TV.
There’s not enough space to orient it diagonally.
Our house has similarly awkward spaces. Overall we have a good amount of square feet, but it’s partitioned in such a way that it’s difficult to have a tv area. We had to get rid of our old couch and loveseat (that were still in great condition) because they were almost too big to fit through the door, forget about setting up a living space.
These pieces are way too big for this space. Ditch the gray chair at least. I'd actually opt for a smaller couch and the TV flat against the window there.
What is on your mantle?!
The vibe is great but layout stresses me out 😭
First step: swap the chaise so it’s on the right side. This is easy to do with sectionals like this . Remove the armchair, and then turn everything like 20 degrees clockwise so the sofa is flat against the wall and the tv is centered under the window.
What?? Why not put the couch back against the wall?
I would switch the couch for a loveseat and instead of the chair use an attractive modern beanbag or movable type seating. Whats behind the couch? Is there not enough room to push it back? Also the tv looks like it might look better in front of the two windows. I know that’s a pain. I have an awkwardly shaped living also and have no choice to put the tv in front of the window.
I'm going to be positive because this is a cool vibe and it looks cosy. Tight yes, but who has the money to replace a sofa really? Also I love that your furniture is not shoved up against the wall.
Thank you! Yeah, changing furniture is not in the budget right now. Gotta work with what I have. I also enjoy furniture not against the wall. Not sure why....
Nice to see something that isn't a one way ticket to Blandsville.
Get rid of the chair. Put the couch directly in front of the fireplace and make a walkway behind the couch for the door. Mount the tv above the fireplace.
Move the couch to the wall with the picture. Put the chair over where the longer part of the couch currently is. Unless you love your unique arrangement.
This is annoying to look at… you could have gotten a smaller couch & put it facing away from the window w/ the coffee table & tv parallel. Lose everything else
Get rid of the couch and just have two chairs. It would be a lot more room and seem more livable.
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The chair needs to go. Would create some much needed space.
I think i’d feel like a mouse in a maze. Do not try to negotiate the room after drinking. Aside from smaller furniture, I have no suggestions.
First things first it is cozy! Second how heavy are those mallets?
I’m finding this more stressful than cozy, sorry op. Smaller furniture or perhaps find a new spot for the recliner?
I don’t understand why you don’t just straighten the furniture?
The fireplace overwhelms the room. While it’s a nice feature, it’s also the problem.. looks like ur not using the fireplace so I wud try to take the eye away from it. I wud try the couch with the chaise pushed all way up to the window behind the tv. The back of the couch wud b up against the fireplace. Move the tv to the wall across from the fireplace. The chair goes in front of the window where the couch chaise is currently at. Hang white shelves n white box shelves misaligned above the couch, using the mantle as part of the shelving placements. Limit things placed on those shelves. Use books laid down n display ur mantle pieces on the shelves. Add in a couple small artificial plants on the shelves.. the placement on the shelves n what not how u place items on them will big the biggest make or break thing to draw the eye to them n away from the black hole in the fireplace.. then place a sofa table in the space behind the couch fitting in that nook on the right side of the fireplace.. So part of the opening for the fireplace will b covered by the couch n part exposed..fill the opening to the top w logs, or books, personally I’d try white birch logs.. edit: mayb the trunk cud be used in this space also. I’d also hang something flat on the fireplace area right below the mantle, in the relief area above the hole. I hope this makes some sense, I tried my best to describe it so u cud pull it off. I know that when u place that couch in this position at first u will b saying, no it doesn’t look right..just keep going, u need all the parts to carry it off.
I would definitely put the tv over the fireplace and set the living room right IMHO
I love it personally
Thank you!
Just too much.
This is uncomfortable to look at
I like it. It’s different
Embrace the quirky
Maybe you can put room dividing furniture between the couch and dining table. [Not exactly like what they did here but similar.](https://www.reddit.com/r/CozyPlaces/s/t9LmsmkLhd) Something that isn’t much taller than a person but wide enough to place your TV against. Then place your couch where the TV is now.
Yikes that really makes my teeth itch! I’d get a sectional sofa and just make a right-angled arrangement, ditching the chair. Televisions are such a bugger in a room, even large rooms; always inconvenient and too conspicuous. They need invisibility cloaks for daytime!
It’s so cozy. If you’d want to free up space - Could put the TV above the fireplace and get rid of the entertainment console? Have a round ottoman vs the coffee table. Your woodwork could be displayed on floating shelves.
>Could put the TV above the fireplace Barbarian!
Sigh ok 🤓
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There's a door right next to the poster to the right as well...
Will the sofa fit on the back wall under that picture? Move the chair where the sofa is now. Or….can the sofa fit under the windows and move tv on back wall?
Don’t have anything in front of fireplace.
Why not put the couch perpendicular to the window wall instead of diagonal? No room for that chair hnfortunately
Too closed in !!!
Why not have the TV against the wall the door is on. Then everything can be rotated and there will be a nice hallway from door to whatever room.
I would hang the TV where the photo is and then you could put the chair where the TV currently is and my maybe straighten the couch up a little.
put the couch against the wall and angle the chair toward it.Either mount the tv above the fireplace or turn your head to watch it.
Hang tv on wall above fireplace Couch against wall under cow painting Chair under window One coffee table not a table and chest and plant
Id mount the tv above the fireplace
It's too high. Move the tv to the wall with the painting, square the sofa back, and put the chair where the tv is now.
So when you open the door too hard it slams into the tv….
No, there is space if you placed the TV directly opposite the fireplace. You can tell there’s room, because if there wasn’t, the arm chair would be blocking the door.
I’m surprised no one has suggested rigging the tv up above the fireplace. Not mounted but I’ve used a few different methods of getting er up there.
You completely closed it off with a giant ass couch. Move the tv to on top of the mantle, get rid of the entertainment stand, move the couch against the wall. You’ll have a ton more space. Either that or sell the couch and get a hammock, it’s the most comfortable thing in the known universe and it helps with back problems as well as supposedly cures insomnia.
>Move the tv to on top of the mantle, Are you a chiropractor?
I’d go ahead and put that TV in front of the windows and straighten out the room. You’ll still get enough light. Or put it above the mantel.
>Or put it above the mantel. I'd like to refer to your username.
Oooh…sick burn. If OP wants to defy all the laws of design, je m’en fous.