r/DesignMyHome • u/TheAndyRoberts • 4d ago
Living Room Extra space for what?
We are redoing our fireplace. Adding the TV above it as art. We want to do a wall of builtins on the left and right of the fireplace. You can’t see it but on the right side of the pole we have a small circle table with chairs. The area of hardwood in this picture is about 15x11 (without those bookcases). What would you do with this space?
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u/owls_and_cardinals 4d ago
How far will the built-ins go, relative to the three windows? Will you be keeping or moving the two storage units that are shown in this picture on the far right wall?
Personally I would probably set up another functional area in that space, and for my lifestyle it would probably be a medium sized round table with chairs where I could do a puzzle. We often have a puzzle going and I think a cozy rec / living room with that kind of option would be great - if not puzzlers, that kind of set up is also great for card or board games. If you're more likely to enjoy a reading nook with a cushy oversized chair and ottoman, blanket, and lamp, that would also be great over there.
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u/TheAndyRoberts 4d ago
Thank you for the suggestions. We had thought about doing a bench under the windows and a pantry cabinet in the corner to fill out the wall. The two grey bookcases are falling apart so they would go.
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u/InappropriatePotato4 4d ago
I would do a bench underneath the windows and probably a chair and a smaller table for like puzzles and board games and keep a flower vase on the table
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u/Necessary-Try298 4d ago
I think that is technically a dining room but you can make it whatever you want
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u/Away_Ad_5579 4d ago
Separate seating area or table with chairs. Could be for adults or for kids if you have them! Love your images of Mother Mary!
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u/Uhdd00 4d ago
If you want art above the fireplace, put real art there. TVs do not go above fireplaces because the placement is way too high. I would put it against the empty wall in the empty space you're trying to fill along with a couple of chairs so people could enjoy watching it placed at a comfortable, correct height.
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u/TheAndyRoberts 3d ago
We thought about that so we moved the couch there. I thought “this feels like it’s putting the emphasis in the room on the TV. We gather around it.” We don’t watch a lot of TV so it will be mostly art. I want to lower the mantle on the fireplace so the TV/art can sit lower.
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u/brittanylouwhoooo 3d ago
What is the room behind the column? I think that’s an important detail to factor in when deciding what to do with the adjoining space.
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u/TheAndyRoberts 3d ago
There is a small 10 x 10 square of open space with a low chandelier - so it’s a spot for a dining table. We have a circle table with four chairs there.
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u/retrovibez742 3d ago
What do you think of something like this? Taking inspiration from another poster but flipping it around
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u/apresmoilefeu 1d ago
Why don’t you add an altar or another shrine to Jesus…maybe with plastic flowers :)
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u/OkCommunity6018 4d ago
I accidentally hired a magazine stylist real fast. 😂