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Split down the middle

7 years ago

Need help trying to figure out living/den space in our split level. 13'3" across, 14'7" fireplace to stairs. Stairs come out 5'. Ignore the colors - all getting changed to lovely warm blue-grays and oak flooring and fireplace mantle. (TV replacing mirror). How do I set up the couches? I hate seeing backs of couches but I have no choice, right? Want it very warm, comfy and cozy. All advice and product links welcome!! Thank you!

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BeverlyFLADeziner

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I would not place the TV over the fireplace. Here is a layout that could work. There are ways to control the glare from the window. There is no problem with placing the sofa in front of radiant tube baseboard heat.

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havingfun
7 years ago
tv should not be over the fireplace. so people have 2 couches face each other but harder to watch tv. back of the couch is where you put the console
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Sammie J
7 years ago
I second not having the TV above the fireplace. I'd put it on the wall opposite the windows, with a long narrow stand beneath. If you hate seeing the back of the sofa, it can go under the window. Then place a chair at an angle, facing the sofa in one of the corners (by the fireplace, or by the stairs). Or, if they fit, have a chair on each side of the TV unit.
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Laura's Home Staging
7 years ago
Is that electric baseboard heat? You can't put the sofa under the window with that heat, and the light coming through the windows will make the tv hard to see because of glare if you put it on the long wall. How do you feel about putting the tv on a stand angled by the door, with a sofa on the long wall and chairs next to the fireplace?
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Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you all so much (especially for the layout!!!) already so helpful for me. We are removing the baseboards so that won't be an issue. Only problem was we were also going to extend the house and take down the wall (where it is reccommended to put the TV) and have the banister go all the way across (to open the hallway). If we remove the top of the mantle, still bad to put the TV above fireplace? I know that's usually a no-no but I didn't think I had a choice.
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b. van hecke
7 years ago
I think symmetry may win in this situation. Perhaps consider two sofas facing each other, or a grouping of 4 arm chairs. Lovely space!
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BeverlyFLADeziner
7 years ago
I would consider creating a better staircase area for the split level. If there's enough space, you can create something like this below.
leelee
7 years ago
Two sofas facing each other is the perfect set up for your room.
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leelee
7 years ago
My guess is when your have your living room arranged with sofas and accessories then the staircase is going to become a non-issue. Right now, it's all there is so it jumps out at you.

Spend the money on two great new sofas, drapes and art instead of the stairs. Those will create the look you want to present.
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