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Does she have the budget to install a wall shelving system? IKEA has some great options and she could fit it around the TV, creating a little nook. Then she could fill the shelves with books, art, objects, etc.

I also think an art wall would be nice - fill the right side and let it cascade over the TV.

I have to say, I'd need something (whether that be a chair or dresser or traditional table) since, as others have mentioned, my eyesight is terrible and I need a spot for my glasses, alarm clock, etc. But I do imagine it opens up the room.

Oh yes. Pretty much anything with a natural history spin to it will suit me. And that triptych is divine! Have you seen the Deep Sea curtains at Anthropologie?

Hm, it's interesting... I imagine that it's not very energy efficient though, wouldn't it heat up terribly during the summer?

I think curtains of some kind would be perfect - white if you want them to blend into the wall, or a nice pattern if you want to frame the fireplace. Using flat panel style curtains like those at IKEA might keep things sleeker...