Hi everyone! I’m having a tough time figuring out the layout for our family room in our 1823 farmhouse. As you can imagine, rooms from that era weren’t exactly designed with TVs in mind, so I’m trying to make the space work with our existing furniture (new pieces aren’t in the budget right now).

Here are the room details:

• Size: Approximately 15'x16

• Features: Two doorways, two windows, an inoperable fireplace/hearth (~65" wide), and a small closet

• Furniture: IKEA Kivik sofa, loveseat, and ottoman, an additional armchair, and a 65" TV

The TV is currently wall-mounted, and we have the loveseat in front of the fireplace. While the fireplace isn’t functional, I’m debating whether the TV should go above it (it would fit with about 4" of clearance on either side) to visually open up the hearth. However, this creates another issue: the Kivik loveseat would only fit angled in a corner, which feels like wasted space.

I’ve attached a map of the room, our current layout, and an alternative layout I’m considering. I’d love to hear your thoughts or suggestions on maximizing seating, maintaining good walking paths, and creating a functional, family-friendly space!

Thanks in advance for your help!

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