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totally agree - gorgeous fireplace just needs a painting etc - TV can be off to the side or as you suggest on an arm

I chose dill pickle - but if it were my project and I really thought I was heading for wallpaper I would chose that first and then add wall color to coordinate - accent selecting from the colors found in the paper. But that's just me. good luck!

Hi Jane,
This is a fun situation (not really a problem) to solve. I would make the LR a studio apartment for yourself - work/sleep/social and leave the one bedroom for your son who will have privacy, as will you, and won't be reliant on your schedule for sleeping, playing etc. I would "borrow" some of his space for storage (clothes, books, linens etc.) to free up the LR. I socialize/sleep/work in a Brooklyn Hts space not much larger than your LR. Create lots of floor plans before deciding on furniture -and make things do double duty - library table/dining table, office chair that is comfy for reading and dining and entertaining etc. Good luck! Claudia

You have a wonderful space and I envy your fireplace! Do you use it or is it for show - I love the idea of painting the back of it to give a bit of wow. Then to get started on re-envisioning this area I would remove everything except the mirror and the TV (including all the pictures on the table top). You have lots of wonderful photos - with so many what do you think about reframing them? Either many in one frame or flea market frames that can make an interesting wall display. I like the suggestion above of a pair of nice healthy plants in the windows...I agree too with taking all of your books (maybe some from another room too?) and massing them on the side opposite the TV. If you have tv clickers and guides etc - find a great basket or flea market tin or box to store them in (I actually keep my basket near the couch - since that is where I use them). The mantel should have just a few items - either paired for symmetry or grouped on one side - if you use candles make them bigger for visual impact. Invite a friend over when you do this for another pair of eyes - have fun.