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Living Rooms Design Dilemma

Help with the layout of a long narrow sitting room

5 months ago

Which wall should I put the TV on? I have it against the longest wall but that feels very boxy as I can see no windows. But if I put it against the shortest wall it could leave it feeling more narrow. How can I balance out the room. Forgive the mess and concrete floors!

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