How to sort out a tv thats too high and remove broken fireplace.

last year

Hi all

I have a small narrow living room that I fitted with a giant corner sofa bed. The sofa is probably too big (it only just fits!) but I have found it useful when having a few guests round. The TV is above the fireplace but I have come to admit defeat and accept its probably too high. I am thinking of removing the fireplace (its broken) and move the TV lower. My question is, what do I fill the gap where the fireplace is with? The wall is a load bearing wall so not sure something solid is needed to replace the fireplace. Is it possible to keep the space created by removing the fireplace and store items for the TV (game consoles, sound bars etc). Any ideas for help with general layout of the living room? Not sure what to put at the far end (top photo). I will remove the small wooden cabinet and replace it with another small chair.

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Sonia
last year
The sofa is huge but it looks cosy and fits your lifestyle so let it be! I read somewhere that the position of a tv should be at eye level or lower when you are seated. This is more relaxing and better for your neck. I can’t be sure but I doubt the fire is actually holding up the fireplace and there is probably a lintel holding it all up somewhere. Therefore you could lower the tv quite easily. Hopefully Jonathan will see your post and advise you.
kazzh
last year
I think your idea of removing the non working fireplace and using it as an opportunity to lower the TV is a good idea. You could create a 'faux' cabinet to go underneath, faux so it doesn't extend further into the room but spans the width and uses the depth of the old fireplace for storage. The faux could be using sliding doors which slide to either side to expose the storage space behind.
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