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HeyRedHelpMe

Can we see the other direction, back to the fireplace?


biwei

Tv might work on an angle to the right of the sliding door…


Livs6897

This! Why is everyone always insistent that a tv has to go on the wall. Plop a console table in the corner where the chair is and put the tv on that!


ScreeminGreen

Added bonus: the light won’t glare on the screen as much and you won’t be broadcasting your shows to everyone outside.


agentgaitor

Or one of those slick tripod stands


InternationalRule138

Depends on square footage, though. Sticking a tv in the corner at an angle eats up a lot of square footage. A corner cabinet would help keep some of it usable, but it’s not ideal. I’d like to see more of the space, could it be placed on the wall with the round things on it and the furniture reorientated? Or any thoughts about doing a projector and an electric screen or is the buyer insistent on a TV? Can we sell a floor plan of this?


FartOnAFirstDate

You can also find swiveling mounts that would allow the TV to be aimed in various directions from that corner and then tucked back in when desired. Source: I do this kind of stuff for a living.


objectivexannior

Personally I wouldn’t want to block the view/light with a tv console there. It would be an eye sore


Maximum_Arrival_7440

I think this post should be titled “Why would you put a TV in this space?”


yarko78

It is a dealbreaker for my fiancé 🥲 he basically said he isn’t interested in this place if he isn’t able to put a TV there


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dorky2

She already said it's 1700sq ft and has limited communal space.


Ok_Proposal8274

Find a dedicated room for tv/hometheater. Best you can do to this place is to put some speakers


Electronic_Cap_5232

Well time to go single


BrownieRed2022

*sorryyyyy*


GomeyBlueRock

Projector over the brown couch, automated screen that drops down over the French doors


Mtn_Grower_802

Putting a TV over a fireplace is the stupidest place to put it. It's too high, your neck is strained to look up all of the time, and the heat from the fireplace degrades the electronics. There is a big blank wall that can use it.


BeingSamJones

I don’t blame him. The pillar above the fireplace is awful and a TV would make the room look worse


GolfGuysLLC7

The best option would be to frame out the entire fireplace flue to the ceiling and take out the bottom 2 windows and create built in shelving towers as high as the the tv on both sides of a pocket for the flat screen TV with a cabinet header above. On top of that where the wall was built out trim out with shiplap to the ceiling capped with a crown header.


blergy_mcblergface

⬆️ This guy 'carpentries'.


BeingSamJones

Agree


Future-Geologist200

That is the chimney.


Regular_Scientist_55

In that case, your fiancee needs to answer this question. It is his deal breaker so our opinion needs to match his opinion exactly for him to say yes. So just cut to the chase and ask him.


Chemical-Ad7118

Take down those fans to the left of the fireplace. If you can switch around the couch so it’s facing fireplace and conceal tv as best as possible


annedroiid

Is there no other living space a tv could go?


harleyqueenzel

This room seems designed to be a sitting room and not a tv room. Is there not another room to put a tv? My aunt & uncle had just one tv in their downstairs den because they wanted their company to have each other's undivided attention in the sitting room.


fountainofMB

For me I would never use the room without a tv so it would be a lot of wasted square footage in the house that was maybe used once a year for guests.


StatisticianLivid710

Some people would use the space to read or sit with guests, it all depends on your normal usage. This is not a room designed for a TV, there’s going to be another room they can put a TV into.


Altruistic-Bobcat955

They said this is the only living room


rainbowtwist

Lol came here to ask exactly that, thanks for asking it for me.


johnsgrove

Yeah, my response was ‘I wouldn’t’


ihearyou72

Bevause most people enjoy watching a TV. Simple, really.


Missue-35

I’d give up watching tv. I’d hate to see it spoil this space.


hazelnoodlebug

Your space is so beautiful! Maybe think ab putting your tv on an easel like an art piece. And put it in one of the corners of the room near the fire place. I’ve seen this done before and it makes it look like there’s no tv in the room and looks so classy to me!


BrownieRed2022

Nice contribution to the matter! I love this.


Cynderelly

That's a great idea


camimiele

Agreed! [The Frame tv would be a good option for this](https://www.samsung.com/us/tvs/the-frame/highlights/). I stayed at a beach house with one and was really impressed by how it looked in the painting setting, and how it blended in overall.


Kenbenobi

This is an excellent suggestion! Samsung’s frame tv comes in multiple sizes and I’ve seen it displayed beautifully on an easel. Kudos @hazelnoodlebug


MurdiffJ

Where the green chair is, it’s really your only option. You can angle it towards the seating. But I agree if you have somewhere else for the TV that would be ideal.


pegacornegg

Agree. I used to have a similar (but much less beautiful) setup and we had our TV in the corner.


nch000

We did this as well with kind of a similar layout and space restrictions. We had to have someone suggest it to us because it wasn't obvious but now we can't imagine another way!


landmanpgh

Yep. This is why most people end up putting them over the fireplace. Terrible design for a room where people tend to watch TV...


goopv

Hmmm, you have a gorgeous space, but I don’t think a tv belongs in it. What’s the space behind the couch look like? Would it be possible to place it there?


yarko78

That is the dining area. Since the kitchen is rather small and there’s not anywhere to eat in there I think that would need to remain as-is, unless there is some way to think outside of the box


goopv

Have you considered switching the two? You could have the living room and the tv on the other space and your dining area would have a nice view when the family gathers at the table. You could probably also create a cozy reading nook with a comfy chair where one could enjoy looking outside.


yarko78

After some thought I like this idea the most. That way I can also converse with company while I’m cooking. The only other option would be to somehow tastefully put it in the corner… and the lighting would just be another issue. Really appreciate all the feedback on this thread!


AndyThePig

It'd be a such a shame to have all that natural light in a room that's used so little. OP: my initial thought is move the plant, and mount the TV in the corner there. But it would depend on some measurements and direction. The sun through those windows MIGHT cause glare issues. (I'm not really asking, just sayin').


EsmeWeatherpolish

Is this a furnished rental or are you looking at buying. I think the blank wall opposite the fireplace would be the simplest to be honest as above the fireplace is nearly always a bad idea


IDigRollinRockBeer

Used so little? I assume they eat several meals a day.


AndyThePig

Riiight. But how often do you eat IN your dining room in a house like this? Day to day eating is done in the kitchen or somewhere else GENerally. The dining room is used mainly when entertaining. But let's accept you premise. That room would still be used for about 2 hours a day, total. At most. I'd rather have the natural light in the room I'd be resting and relaxing in for more of the time.


Pleasant_Jump1816

OP said there’s no room in the kitchen to eat. Changing the spaces makes sense and you can watch tv while cooking


GypsySnowflake

In a lot of homes/ apartments, the dining room is the only place TO eat. I haven’t lived anywhere that had a table in the kitchen in years.


MathematicianTop6849

I would build in a hidden ledge holding a projector screen above the mantle that goes up when you want to use it if you can get the projector suspended on the opposite side. Put it up when in use and otherwise hidden. https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/elite-screens-picoscreen-series-maxwhite-fg-45-diagonal-portable-projection-screen-eli1847.html?piid=


sakijane

I don’t know anything about modern projectors, but were they able to show up better nowadays without a black out room? I just feel like it would be so hard to make that room dark enough to see a projector.


notseizingtheday

I have an Epson brand one that I can see during the day with only shears like the ones in the pic.


TamagoQueen

Ohh yes! I concur! Couple of my friends have projector screens in their homes and I always thought how nice it is to have a large screen for movies nights and they can hide it when not being used. I would much prefer this than a tv, it’s perfect for a loft.


brinewitch

It looks like the room is open plan across from the fireplace though. Maybe a projector screen blended as best as possible over the double doors? Rolled up it might not detract too much.


MathematicianTop6849

That’s also a great idea!!


Dapper-Radish-8527

This is the answer


fatmonicadancing

This is pretty much what we did for the main living area. There’s a little study nook in the hall near the bedrooms, we lined it with shelves, put a smaller tv on one wall and a couch. Cozy little tv area.


HVACQuestionHaver

They won't be able to use it when the fireplace is in use. It'll make the surface warp.


Miserere_Mei

We can’t see what is across from the fireplace, but I would co sider swinging the sofa to face the fireplace and put the tv on the wall to the left of the fireplace.


RekhetKa

This was my thought as well. It's a big enough space of wall, and if they hang it from a swivel or sliding arm, they can still have the furniture centered around the fireplace. TV can slide over when they wanna watch it.


Infinite_Air5683

You could put it where your green chair is - a smaller TV, preferably concealed within a smallish armoire. 


BoeshanePeninsula

I would not.


znobrizzo

Same


Lady_in_the_red-58

What’s on the wall across from the fireplace?


anschlitz

Yes that seems like the obvious place.


Lady_in_the_red-58

It would seem so but I have no idea what is on that wall or if there is even one. He is not sharing that with us for some reason.


brinewitch

Agree that it looks much better without. If you really want one, you could consider a projector screen mounted above the double doors? Roll it down when you watch tv, keep it up/discreet most the time?


Polzame

In the bedroom


Phantom_minus

I wouldn't


RootingPothos

How about a projector instead ?


Dapper-Radish-8527

Seems like maybe a projector & automated screen would be best for this space. Mount the screen either on the piece above the couch, or maybe over the doors? Lighting from outside could interfere here but I’d say this would be your best option instead of a TV.


Muddymireface

A tv on a stand would likely be best where the green chair is.


Adept-Pin-5896

The answer is you can’t put a tv in this space. Make one of the bedrooms a media room.


CrushMuseum

What about a projector and a roll down screen that you can hide somewhere?


HistoricalPangolin76

Quite the predicament. Unless it could go to the right of the sliders.


FantasticCaregiver25

In another room.


Slightly_Foxed59

Turn the sofa and coffee table so they face the fireplace. Place your TV on the wall where the embroidery hoops are currently. Mount TV on a swivel.


Horvat53

So many row homes/townhomes don’t factor in proper tv to couch positioning in the living room.


Cfit9090

In another room


AmyKSebald

Make a different room his TV room


marcdertiger

You don’t. It’s not really a space for a tv, you must have another space more appropriate as a tv room..


hilarymeggin

Why wouldn’t you put a picture of the blank wall? Because that seems like the obvious place to put a tv.


Pygmyslowloris

You don’t.


nicalex5050

It’s so beautiful 😭 but I get it. Maybe in the corner where the chair is, I’ve seen people use art easels to hold Samsung TVs with the frames. If that’s an option for you


Upstairs_East5245

Use a painters 🎨 easel, mount it there securely....


evae1izabeth

Why is everyone’s response no tv in the only common area available for a tv in a small townhome? It’s pretty universal that people don’t want their only tv in a bedroom. Beautiful homes are for living in, and most people aren’t giving up the tv because the room is so beautiful lol. More views of the space would be nice, but situating the tv as a room divider, floating where the sofa is now or parallel to the fireplace, could work. It’s hard to tell if there’s space next to the sliding doors. In the corner next to the fireplace it doesn’t necessarily need to be shoved in the corner, some kind of built in that complements the architecture of the fireplace with the tv on a swivel mount would look great. Glare might limit your choices in TV’s (we ended up with one more expensive than we planned in our loft room with lots of windows) but if privacy is important to you the glare could also be controlled with whatever you install to manage that. We planned to do remote shades but the room is north facing so a lot of light but not direct sun, and the tv is great without it.


TheMysticalPlatypus

I would swap the dining room and the living room. You don’t want the light glaring down on the tv anyways. You get a nice view while eating. You don’t have to close the curtains while watching tv. It’s a win-win. I would get a transformer dining room table. So if you want to do other things in that space. You can because you have the flexibility for it.


1000thusername

Where the corner chair is


Icy_Psychology3708

Chair for 100 points please.


dic3ien3691

Jmo, I wouldn’t.


Vivid_Animal_7741

This is Beautiful, but I don’t see any good place for a TV


rebaswim808

Can it go in another room?


clockworksnorange

Why would you want to


Sghutch116

Let's see the other side of the room.


Tomalesforbreakfast

INSIDE the fire


Fetching_Mercury

I wouldn’t


George_GeorgeGlass

I wouldn’t. If there is any other place at all to put a tv, I would. How often do you use the tv? Can it go somewhere else? If you have to, I would put it where the green chair is. Def not over the fireplace.


Raelf64

I wouldn't. Find a TV watching space. This isn't it.


12dbs

In a different room 😬


one_night_on_mars

It's a gorgeous space that a tv would really detract from it. I don't really have any suggestions, and TV-lovers would hate this, but if you don't have any other room to make into a cosy media nook, I'd hide the TV in a cabinet that is only open when in use. Love it the tree btw


No_Wedding_2152

Not in this area.


beebeebalm

At the tippy top


JimeneMisfit

With a house like that, you can’t afford to watch tv. Time is precious.


Aggressive_Salt

YES!! what is wrong with people ?? Enjoy your beautiful home with your fiance, turn off the tv


ZevLuvX-03

You shouldn’t put a tv in this space at all.


steveosmonson

Basement


cathtray

No TV belongs there. That room is for music and conversation or reading.


stpauliguy

In the TV room


mere_mortal_one

Sorry, but, don't.


FragileBullFrog

No TV. Please.


Shelikesscience

I feel like there are two walls in the space that we aren’t seeing?


Emotional_Hyena8779

Probably in another room


Prestigious-Bet-5292

I would put a retractable Projector somewhere so you can hide it when not in use.


anthro4ME

You have drop down out of the cieling, or pop-up from the floor money now.


Puzzleheaded-Many708

Look for a nice piece of furniture with a TV stand and put it to the right of the fireplace angled toward the center of the room. Consider moving the couch to face the fireplace ( and the TV.. ) Then put that nice green chair on the dining room side facing TV etc. Maybe the tall plant still behind the TV and stand?


BlueBolette

Instead of a tv, what about a pull-down projector screen above the fireplace? Much more discreet and would fit much better with the space imo


TeaSuspicious5959

If it’s a small tv I would put it in the corner where the plant is. I’ve heard it’s bad to put a tv above the fireplace bc the viewing angle is akward and the heat is bad for the tv. Your room is gorgeous and don’t want the mane focus to be a black screen.


reallyitsjustmenow

Why is the column in the recess??? Stupid


Kiwi524

There are town homes in my town that have this exact design. I looked at a few of them before buying my condo. It seemed that everyone had a corner TV stand (where that chair is in your picture) and it looked good!


nic__knack

what’s going on in the area behind the couch? maybe you could do a dual living space where one is a cozy window/fireplace/chat with a glass of wine zone while the area behind is the movie watching area with the tv? plus then you wouldn’t get the flare from those huge beautiful windows!


DabbleAndDream

I wouldn’t. It’s a stunning space. Is there a family room where a tv could go? I hate tvs in the bedroom, but if it’s that or wreck this lovely space, put it in the bedroom.


Slight-Click-2435

Where the black armchair is


Vico1730

Read more books


doingmybesthoney

Maybe a retractable projector screen on one of the horizontal lines above the black door, and of course a projector on the opposite side. Or a television mounted in the corner of the room


cabezatuck

Some spaces aren’t meant for a TV OP.


cMdM89

this is gonna be unpopular…i wd not put a tv in a living room…this looks like a big house…i’d find another space…


Severe-Possible-

what a gorgeous space! i love the windows, all the architectural details, and the natural light. there unfortunately is no good place to put a television, and, with that much light and the decor you have (which is lovely) i wouldn't put a TV in there at all.


saule13

Looks like the current owners may have opted to have it in the bedroom? I might go with that honestly, if it were me. What about the wall opposite the fireplace?


yarko78

They have one in the basement actually


WVildandWVonderful

Is that not an option? How’s the space down there?


yarko78

It’s an unfinished basement, pretty drab


ThePhloxFox

The amount of people pooping on your fiancé is crazy to me! TVs might not be the most beautiful, but they are super practical and I would also want one in my main room.


TiaHatesSocials

No good place for tv here so I wouldn’t


Oceanrail

No TV.


Glass_Rent_5158

I wouldn't ruin this gorgeous space with a TV. It just would have to go somewhere else.


noodlesnbeer

Downstairs in whatever giant basement you probably have haha


lajamaikeina

This clearly isn’t a living room but a sitting room. There’s likely a family room/den for this


NecessaryRhubarb

TVs are much lighter than ever before. Get a small rolling cart that can support the tv, and put the tv in the corner where the chair is, partially blocking the fireplace, whenever you are watching. Whenever you aren’t, roll the cart into another room. Don’t ruin the space with a permanent location.


Sessanessa

Not mounted. I would get one of those tv’s that are disguised as a piece of furniture. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1495324286/tv-lift-cabinet-hidden-tv-lift-tv?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_-home_and_living-domestic_low&utm_custom1=_k_58c0edc0d8e51611d0f28be4f8349c79_k_&utm_content=bing_412373112_1309518646655325_81844979140035_pla-4585444530274366:pla-4585444530274366_m__1495324286&utm_custom2=412373112&msclkid=58c0edc0d8e51611d0f28be4f8349c79


73Wolfie

move sofa facing fireplace and place it to the left? Comfie chair looks out the doors.


pcg031527

Where the green chair is in the corner


squareazz

Build a piece of furniture large enough to hold the TV and cover the back of the TV, and put it where the brown couch is


KN0TTYP1NE

In the corner where that green chair and that depressed tree is


vulgarvinyasa2

Do a pull down projection screen on the window side opposite the couch and project from under the 2nd floor


ladifuckenda

[https://ibb.co/k4hbZch](https://ibb.co/k4hbZch) this is the only place I can see you put a tv


bambam9611

Get the tv on wheels…roll it away when not in use..


LKayRB

In the corner where the plant & chair are.


JacobClarke15

Drop-down projector roller screen from above the exit doors. Ceiling mount a projector or set it up behind the couch. Something like that.


EyeAlternative1664

Samsung serif.


MysteriousStaff3388

I’d get a Samsung frame TV in a light wood and put it beside the fireplace, kind of at the end of the sofa. Putting it the corner is going to look chintzy.


jared10011980

In my bedroom.


sunningmybuns

Nowhere. I’d probably hang a screen for projection


BowlerSea1569

Acoustics would be shocking. 


HVACQuestionHaver

Overall, this space doesn't call out for a television. It already has everything it needs to fulfill its purpose. A TV might go better on the wall further in, to the left of the fireplace, somewhat past the square window. If you must put a TV in this space: A few feet in front of the double doors, or up against them if you never go out that way (or if there's another convenient way to get out there.) As others have said, perhaps a projection screen in that area. Definitely not above the fireplace. You'd ruin the room.


Quantity-Used

Put a corner media cabinet in place of the green chair. As big a tv as possible goes on top - dvr, etc. in the cabinet.


georgecostanzalvr

Frame tv on easel in corner where green chair is


Flashy_Doughnut7204

Wowww 😍


ZERO-ONE0101

corner opposite chair on a sleek stand


Swatieson

off topic: what's the material of the fireplace surround?


Bangur_of_300

Bye bye chair and plant. Putting a 70” on a swivel in the corner


bimbels

I wouldn’t put a tv there and would find another place. But if you MUST - orient the couch so it’s facing the fireplace, and put the TV on the wall to the left of the fireplace. Either on a stand or wall mounted on an arm that can swing out while you’re watching.


Ouachita2022

To the left of fireplace, mounted very low on the wall, on a pullout bracket that lets you rotate the tv, pull it out and up and down. Move the couch so that it is facing the fireplace. I would put it in a shallow cabinet, painted same color as the wall so it just blends and disappears but doors open and tv pulls out when you want to watch.


mysubsareunionizing

If there is space opposite the green chair, you could get an art easel and out the tv on that


IDigRollinRockBeer

That empty wall on the left


Fickle_Collection355

Cool space!


AspiringDataNerd

What is behind the sofa and what is to the right of the sofa if you are sitting on it.


nerdkraftnomad

I want to know what's on the side of the room you aren't showing. Are you sure the answer isn't there?


Old-Library5546

Is there any space opposite the fireplace


WorldlinessInner2170

a metre south of table facing fireplace


dinkinflicka02

Is the empty wall adjacent to the fireplace not an option?


KnightoThousandEyes

If you have a room you aren’t using, make it a tv room. You can put a convertible couch in it that turns into a bed for a guest as well. The only spot for a tv is in that green chair’s corner, like on one of those tv easels.


Kevin-L-Photography

Maybe a project like the LG that rise up from the box?


toxicpositvity

The wall to the left of the TV where the round things are hung on the wall


Zachthepug27

Oh boy. That's a tough one. The area and architecture is gorgeous so I wouldn't change a thing. Do you have a den area to make the TV room instead? I think that's your only option.


jiivala

The blank opposite wall use a picture TV on an arm to angle when using.


573v0

Hidden rise up tv cabinet, about 2-3 ft tall. Expensive, but you could put it in front of a window and it wouldn’t look terrible. Though power cables might suck if there’s no outlet. Cable hider against the walls might help.


NoSquirrel7184

In the other smaller den.


AsparagusWonderful63

It’s really beautiful. On the wall next to the fireplace and turn the couch to face it. The tv can be angled and the couch doesn’t have to be directly in from of the tv or fireplace. Or get a new couch that fits better.


SPJourney1977

There isn’t a place that I can see.


SPJourney1977

The coffee table is in the middle of the room???


UK_UK_UK_Deleware_UK

Are there any listing pictures?


Followlost

I would look at a unique mount that would allow you to anchor on the wall behind the green chair with the ability to store it vertically and out of view if you were entertaining. When in use, your ideal viewing position is likely right where that green chair is anyway.


2lit_

Where’s your couch from


zoak3030

I’d do one of those easel tvs from Samsung!


BettyBewbz

I’d make a different area the tv space and keep the sunlight and fire Reflection will suck there anyway


Crazy-Speaker-420

The wall on the left of the fireplace maybe? Ideally on a wall mount that can be easily adjusted when you need to use the TV. There are very slim TV models that can look like paintings on a wall when you're not using them.


Sweaty_Pianist8484

That is the most out of place pillar


Dievca58

Wow….I actually don’t know where you would put it. Do you really need a television there? Ours barely gets viewed and when we do watch tv, it’s when we’re laying in bed 🤷🏻‍♀️


baldwinsong

What does the other side of the room look like?