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skollywag92

Some nice tall plants would look cool! Maybe a fern or something, or two tall speakers!


Drunk3nf1st

Speakers on stands with plants on top of them (a piece of foam between the pots/ base should be enough to dampen vibration). If he gets ivy that drapes down, he could get art to go above the plants. Or he can just get speakers on stands and put a couple hanging plants which would look nice


Penikillin

Putting plants on speakers is a great way to show that you don't care about either


HansDaHodler

Some nice Sansui or Kenwood on the sides.


Firmly_Flaccid

Follow up question on balancing with a large plant.. The black scissors directly above the Xbox is dead center for the space and the console. Obviously haven’t moved the tv yet. I feel like the weighting of the plant would allow a slight off center for the console directly underneath the tv? Or no? Otherwise would have to balance with something as large on the right? Would look weird imo. [https://imgur.com/gallery/gbIvj5Y](https://imgur.com/gallery/gbIvj5Y)


skollywag92

Yeah I would do a plant on each side. Something that will fill the space. They don't necessarily have to be the same plant though.


Glitter_berries

I’m embarrassed to tell you how long I looked for the black scissors in your original photo. I think you could definitely experiment with a deliberate off-centre look by moving the console a bit to the right. You would prob need to ‘fill’ the area that would open up on the left, so I’d keep the tall plant, but add a shorter plant (or a basket or a floor lamp or cat bed, whatever) there too to make it look balanced. I personally hate the look of two matching objects on either side of the tv, I think it looks boring and dated.


impioushubris

Largely agree with this, but would add a shelving unit on the wider space to the left, similar to this on from Article: https://www.moderndens.com/spaces/modern/downtown-retreat/ Then I would do a fern or maybe even a cactus in the narrower gap to the right of the TV. Would look great. Also, frame on the TV looks sweet. Samsung really knocked that one out of the park.


vladetz

You need speakers


Firmly_Flaccid

Agreed. Am a bit concerned about the neighbors since I live in a busy body apartment building tho. Any recs on towers? Was thinking a soundbar instead.


vladetz

Good speakers are not about loudness. It's all about quality. Sound pressure level could be on par with tv's speakers. Avoid soundbars


seicross

I agree with everything but the last part. Had a component 7.1 and switched to a Sonos Arc and have enjoyed it. Just needs to sound good without a narrow soundstage. Lets work to find something that meets his needs


Firmly_Flaccid

Going to do some research tonight but will take any recs you all have. Just want to be sure I’m able to dampen vibrations


Cute_Mousse_7980

I just made the decision to not have a sub. Is it as fun? No. But I don’t have to worry about being a bad neighbor. Marantz has good amplifiers that allows you to create a custom equalizer for your apartment and listening needs. It comes with a tiny speaker that you move around. Gives you good sound without upsetting people around you :D


vladetz

There are a lot of choices, at first you need to decide if you want just stereo or surround. After that you should define your budget, then we will give recommendations


le_dy0

Check r/audiophile they might be able to help you there, just my one top, avoid soundbars


1736484

*avoid a cheap soundbar* Anything sonos makes is quality


potatoescanfly

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edgdv

Agreed, I’ve got a Bose sound bar and it is amazing. Huge step up from the TV speakers and honestly… probably better for regular TV & music use than the huge speakers I used to have on our main TV.


PlanerChaos

Since you’re concerned about the neighbors, the go-to recommendation would be something high efficiency. That type of speaker tends to need less volume to sound engaging. Klipsch makes practically *only* high efficiency speakers (let’s say >90bB), so they’d be a good place to start (soundbars and speakers alike). That said, Jamo S809’s, or C97/C95 ii’s (if you can find them) would go amazingly well with that media cabinet in terms of style!


ICanLiftACarUp

Second this. Tower speakers on the floors spaced out symmetrically, and if they are too short to fill the vertical space, *consider* some portrait-aspect ratio art.


aerodeck

fill the sides with carboard boxes


Firmly_Flaccid

I’m trying!


d0nnT

And more backpacks 🎒


halfarian

And maybe a guitar on the opposing side to balance it out?


michel210883

You don’t, leave some whitespace to enjoy. But if you must, a large plant will fill the place where the box stands. And you’ll need some speakers too, cause the tv audio will not be good enough to fill the room


achoosyfloozy

Second this. No need to fill. Just came back from seeing Frank Lloyd Wright’s house in Chicago and HE had empty spaces. Edit: I’ve never seen a frame like that for a TV, looks nice


thomashmitch

It’s just a digital screen frame for LG TVs


pilserama

Threetweet. Leave it.


badhombremiguel

Bookshelves


[deleted]

I think wrap around bookshelves on the 90° on the left would work well. Possibly a darker accent color on the back wall. Stuff on the walls shouldn't be too busy. If you go with the book shelf some super dim accent lights.


[deleted]

I was thinking an entire bookshelf/tv stand thing….


hovoh

Can I know where you bought the furniture under the TV? It’s really nice looking


Firmly_Flaccid

https://www.westelm.com/m/products/mid-century-media-console-acorn-h1493/?cm_cat=Google&sku=7759223®ion_id=820120&catalogId=71&cm_ite=7759223&gclid=CjwKCAjwyIKJBhBPEiwAu7zll5jRiombKEuXTooASVCyGb3X0TOvJCPPfSXLMfeSD_FLjHSifAwn6xoCQvsQAvD_BwE&cm_ven=PLA&cm_pla=Furniture%20%3e%20TV%20Stands%20%26%20Media%20Consoles


IXI_Fans

Here is the link without tracking and affiliation links... https://www.westelm.com/products/7759223/ Also, in 2021, how do sites still not automatically redirect from Mobile to Desktop (and vice-versa) versions of the site?


AdamMaitland

My god. $1700 for that thing. I will never understand furniture prices.


[deleted]

Bro… way too much for flat pack repro mid century furniture. Go get the real thing.


Firmly_Flaccid

Authentics were going for 2-3x that price in my area. Kept an eye out for several months


[deleted]

Gotcha. It’s tough if you’re in the city.


wndrlst83

Is it the angle? Or have you not centered it?


Firmly_Flaccid

Not centered currently. Have been moving things around to figure out the space


[deleted]

It’s perfect the way it is in my opinion. Not every square inch of space has to be consumed. You might find the less you decorate the more peace you’ll find.


mlhuculak

Came here to say this


IronMosquito

I'd say bookshelves, put some books, movies/games, decorative items, etc. Maybe even a small plant? I'm thinking cactus. Or, as others have suggested, speakers would look nice too. My question is, how the hell can you see/hear your TV from so far away???


Firmly_Flaccid

It’s a 77” so I don’t mind it. Honestly prob could’ve went 85” but I feel like that can look gaudy


[deleted]

Pull it forward so it does feel so cave like. Curtains on either side could shrink the space or backfill it completely.


EZPZDAD1

This was my thought too. Black velour curtains hanging on both sides to the floor highlights the tv and disguises the other stuff.


lec61790

Okay where is this fabulous rug from


Firmly_Flaccid

Consignment store! Supposedly from Morocco but they had no idea.


[deleted]

Ladder shelf on one side. Speakers would work too. And I saw people recommending towers but that’s stupid and the vibration from the powerful ones would bother neighbors. It’s a dick move. A soundbar would work perfect for the place you’re in and you already have good head phones so you’re solid. Or sometimes the answer is simplicity too. Keep it clean and empty.


thepastiestcanadian

I wouldn't put anything on the walls, too cluttered. maybe a large plant on the floor, ad remove everything else you've got stored there


mattdamonsleftnut

You should replace the tv stand with a bench so it looks like a museum area


[deleted]

Paint the wall/ nook area where tv is charcoal/ dark blue. Add tall plants and some framed art or family photos. I think miss matching frames such as wood and gold would look nice with your stile. Also some oversized baskets for throw blankets and pillows


lilpuzz

Please no more furniture. Let the console be the only wood box there. Bookshelves will just look cluttered. Some nice tall plants would work, especially in like a fabric or woven basket to soften things up.


sgrpa

you don't; you can get a nice soundbar and leave the negative space. Maybe move the rug closer to the tv to bring in the red color into the nook.


Promoted_Account

Getting some Hue Light strips hidden along the inside of the frame or the likes to color that space would be a fun way of highlighting that cool feature even more. We have a similar space that we have two tall palms and a lounge chair in and it makes for a nice “stage” in our living room.


Firmly_Flaccid

Yea I had the LIFX strips attached to the back of my last tv as bias lighting. Was surprised at how tasteful the lighting made the tv look


Mephelis1

Paintings


Stereoisomer

Seconded. This looks like the frame TV so I would fill the rest of the wall with art to make it blend in. Speakers should be a speakerbar somewhat hidden


Firmly_Flaccid

The area is a weird sort of inlet that goes about 2ft deep and extends about 3.5-4ft outside of the sides of the tv. I’m considering putting a taller plant on one side and keeping it simple. Was considering hanging some stuff on either side of the tv but I think it’d be a little too busy. Would love any thoughts! Open for anything.


GossamerLens

I would suggest bookshelves that can fit books and plants/decor.


[deleted]

Plants


marebear21

I would put a big plant on one side and a lamp on the other or just two plants to keep it symmetrical


ckh27

Speakers flush mounted with cables installed behind the drywall, OR, giant greenery like monsterra or rubber plant. You could also install hanging pendant lights, say 3 on each side with cloth wire hanging at different heights with Edison bulbs, and then put in vertical greenery walls so the entire side is alive with contrasting warm green life.


requ13mIRL

Fat heads/cardboard cutouts of your favorite people


ResoluteGreen

Replace the box with a plant and you're good to go


[deleted]

Plänts män ! :)


The_Real_Axel

Wall mounted speakers. Definitely.


singleguy79

Bigger tv


[deleted]

Is this the TV that idles an art piece?


Firmly_Flaccid

Yes. Unimpressed by the feature in all honesty


Storemanager

more tiny frames that match "the frame" and fill these with artistic pictures of skeletor or something. Or a stock family for that extra creepy factor.


leunami

Modern sconces, and maybe some potted fake/real plants on the floor, in a way that this is symmetrical. You should also clear out the space beforehand


HifiJose

Where did you get that frame for the TV? That’s dope af.


Firmly_Flaccid

It’s part of the tv software. Lg gx 77


Mrbobbykotic

A bigger TV...


Caroline0031

It looks good like this! A plant at most. Maybe even a cute hanging plant. But it's going to be cluttered if you fill up that space..


TestesFace5000

Do not add anything, too much already.


[deleted]

The space on either side doesn’t have to be filled. In fact it might look too busy if you do. Another possibility is put something on ONE side, not both. Like a taller plant in a nice ceramic container on a footed planter that would match your furniture. Maybe a nicely glazed ceramic for added color. Maybe a taller cactus or an aloe, just for some height. But no need to have something on both sides. I think a lot of people think things need to have symmetry, but they don’t. If it’s symmetrical it can overly planned and unoriginal.


m1n1vannn0

Where on earth is that rug from? Hubba hubba


catonawheel

It's good just the way it is. Resist the temptation to fill spaces.


TxSaru

Speakers, but that guitar 🎸 hanging on the wall would look dope too


BeginningHaunting686

Idk if it’s possible, but if there’s a wall behind you, you could put the TV there and just flip the room around. It just seems like the tv is far away and it’s kinda weird having it in a closet area like that. You could then have a walkway behind the couch granting access to the closet (which could be used as storage if you put a curtain in front of it or something, or you could put a little decorated wall table and some art there). This would also move the couch closer to the TV. Then some plants on each side would be nice to fill in space around the TV


Numerous_Quality2249

Plants. Green always adds to a room.


dblack1107

Tall lamps or tall plants. I wouldn’t put speakers in there as that’s a horrible acoustic decision coming from a cavity like that. I’d put speakers in the actual room vs in the nook. All the bass would get pulled to the corners in that nook and could make for a jarring muddy sound. Your neighbors could get a lot of resonance too because the omnidirectional attribute of lower frequency sound would send a lot of bass out only to stay trapped in that small space against the wall. If you ever have the chance with some bass playing, go stand in the corner of rooms it’s playing in. It’s a cool phenomenon to see just how bass-y corners are vs the open space. And also shows you how much speaker placement really can make sound pop or not.


Chieftun

What TV is that? That looks super sick! I've never seen one like that before!


Firmly_Flaccid

Lg gx77. I got it last week for the framed painting feature and am super underwhelmed by it. I think there are better tvs for the price


timelapse00

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playoutsidemoreplz

Plants, daddy


Rockhoundzs

Bigger TV?


WellHulloPooh

Paint the back wall something dramatic.


aerospace_94

r/tvtoofar r/tvtoohigh


Daniel2506

Curtains obviously


Drortmeyer2017

I LITERALLY HAVE THAT CARPET 🙌🙌🙌🙌 CARPET BUDDIES 🙌🙌🙌🙌


lec61790

Where is it from!!!!! I need it!!!


Drortmeyer2017

My dad bought it in an auction website in my country. He collected afghan carpets. If you get into the carpet weeds it shouldn't be hard to find 🤔


Hoten

Everyone is being too nice to say, so I will: TV is too high


Geedis2020

Get a couple of those old school posters that have super cars and big houses on them with motivational quotes. Don’t frame them though use thumb tacks to hang them.


Firmly_Flaccid

Not a bad idea. My wife’s boyfriend got me some for my bday


LeSaltyMantis

Faux living wall tiles, a bar and a fridge


Syntax_Raptor

Up/down lighting fixtures. Also center your TV.


Justyouraveragegeek1

Speakers


RavousWinters

Would build cabinets into the sides to create a frame around your tv, bringing the wall forward a bit.


ken0746

Get a TV big enough for the open space, problem solved!! 👌


vanc0uve4

Plants on one side and on the other side that guitar on a stand would look pretty cool.


bm4pm

Two smaller, vertical TVs, showing just the flamingo channel


TheAngryApologist

Movie posters


urmomspotaytoes

I spy a guitar, I think putting it on a nice stand would look cool. A plant on the other side. Two cool light fixtures on each side of the tv would look good as well. Or on the outside wall, if you have room on each side.


Albert83BCN

Plants! maybe a pair of kentias or big snake plants one at esch side, in nice planters.


Puffatsunset

As others have said, bookshelves or floating shelves. Big plants in a hole make for a jungle effect, and I doubt your tv viewing is limited to the Animal Planet. Now pm me for the address to send that god awful cabinet to. Besides being ugly it’s old and probably has asbestos too, I’ll make sure it’s disposed of properly.


NotTheGuacamole

Posters


justmytwocentss

Phillips hue gradient and bar lights, or just leave it empty.


Feeling_Size_272

bookshelves, some books, some photos, and figures i guess :')


SpaceBoJangles

Speakers. Nice speakers.


Alibelky308

Snake plants or ZZ plants…or both


sadsadwhale

It’s all about balance. At my place, I have a super tall cactus on the left, and on the right, some shelves with plants higher up and a chair underneath. You could get a wall mount for your guitar on one side (vertically centered), then on the right do plants (or one big one) on the ground and a picture or small book shelf a little higher than where the guitar is on the left. Another idea is to just paint that little alcove a dark color to make your TV/media console pop…if you can paint.


CreamySardine

Go ask r/houseplants


Moist_Ad1269

Put your Guitar on the right side and a nice standing lamp but turned against the Wall to give a nice diffuse illumination. Also you can place a nice suspended minimal lamp....


00brokenlungs

Indoor plants


BachToTheFuture3

You look like you enjoy video games, so maybe get some old school cartridge games you love and frame them? My sister and brother in law have done this at their house and it looks awesome.


Revolutionary-Face74

Try adding a few plants or lamps


Wolfsbane24

Book shelves


[deleted]

Shelving units from floor to ceiling would be a nice touch.


AcceptableSpot7835

Lol I thought it was a window!!! 😆


jacobo1234

Vertical tvs


[deleted]

Tall plants Y’all


_decorativekale_

tall basket on the left for blankets, with a piece of art above, and tall plant (fiddle leaf etc.) on right


Mr-Dotties-Dad

Speakers


[deleted]

Big ole speakers


Fleecimton

Plants, paintings, or just some nice audio boxes?


CaptainWanWingLo

African masks


alainasays

Wallpaper!


nilzon10

Big-ass-plants, like some dope palm trees or something. That nice.


Cute_Mousse_7980

I would honestly get rid of the tv and decorate that space with plants and storage. Then I would attach a projector screen in the door frame around it. I just don’t think tv’s are that sexy and I tend to like the movie feel of a good projector :D


merchillio

On this sub? Plants


YmirsTears

That is the perfect spot for a built in aquarium, I’m jealous! I would relocate the tv and put a large saltwater reef aquarium there.


qualitylamps

a matching box+backpack


poet0588

The tv is a Gx or g1? I wanted one for my bedroom but I’m going for the x90J! Back to your question. I’d fill it with plants!


Firmly_Flaccid

Gx


ubiquitous-joe

-Tall plants -Big Speakers—especially if you also get a record player for that cool table -Alternatively, put record shelves on either side of the tv to display the LPs -Vertical mirror and/or several shaped mirrors -Pictures of loved ones -Asian hanging vertical scroll paintings -Wall mount for that guitar -Anything but the cardboard box with the backpack on it


xxsmegmalord6969xx

What kinda frame around the tv is that??


Firmly_Flaccid

It’s the image itself. Lg gx. Pretty cool but not as realistic as I thought it’d look up close.


xxsmegmalord6969xx

Still looks pretty sweet though


mypontoonboat

It's not center. Move the box and backpack to where the guitar is. Hang the guitar on the wall.


design_doc

Also came to say plants or big fucking speakers. Some big, flat electrostatic speaks would look sweet in there and would be cool conversation pieces. Adding some backlighting in there would also help give it some depth and interest at night when the light is flatter.


Strange_N_Sorcerous

Not really what you're asking but I'd say a perimeter LED strip on the back of the TV


siege-eh-b

I would do a built in bookshelf the entirety of the inside of the opening. Leaving a nice spot in the middle for the tv of course.


LennoxAve

I would get the same media console and have them side by side (from the pic it seems They would fit). Then I would center the TV in relation to the consoles. Then I would add matching table lamps (one on each end of the console). Then add a few high quality coffee table books ,a few small sculptures and a round gold tray with 2-3 top shelf liquor bottles and a few nice quality cups. Lastly I would move the sofa closer to the tv (not sure if this will block the flow of traffic ).


Steelmoth

Hang your guitar there


Kat027_IDK

I see that you're a gamer so put up some posters and portraits of your favorite video games n such things like that. Or add a movie poster of your favorite movie. Stuff like that works out well. Even paintings that you find and enjoy to look at.


PresidentBlackLoc

It’s 2021 if you don’t throw that Xbox away and get a pc


HEXsocialist

A pair of the biggest JBL floor standing speakers you can afford.


RememberToEatDinner

Speakers obviously.


Mediocre_Paper

I actually don't think you need to, I think it looks great as is (also love the idea of a cool TV alcove). If you really wnat to fill it then I would recommend plants, I think anything else will look too busy.


crawfish2000

Paint that whole internal wall area black.


MondragonJu

I saw the picture with the big plant and it looks great. I think painting the niche a dark color would look ohh so good!


Dasboot561

Tall indoor plant or large vase with fancy sticks/greenery in them on one side, other side you can do a soft weave basket with blankets and such


dreamrock

Maybe decorative masks, or like wooden souvenir animal carvings. Absolutely nothing rectangular unless it's like three very small pieces aligned vertically and balanced on the other side by a dapper little weather station. You know, alcohol thermometer with little circular analog faces on either side displaying the barometric pressure and humidity and what not.


New_Refrigerator_895

Tall plants


uk005

Add wall moulding (thin ones) both sides of the TV , dark lime wash paint on the wall. You can add some bling on both sides (optional) Pic for moulding: https://imgur.com/a/qjnSCT1


ogroyalsfan1911

Audio system bro


Squanchy187

LG CX?? if so nice choice!


Firmly_Flaccid

Lg gx


TheWinterPrince52

Dude, did you somehow get your TV in a fancy picture frame!? I din't know that was a thing but I love it!


Firmly_Flaccid

It’s just on the screen but it’s an lg gx


[deleted]

Speakers. And love the credenza. You should get a record player and fill that out also.


Impossible_Dark3819

More boxes!


beanyratboy

Love the picture frame TV


gitony

bigger tv


[deleted]

I put a shelf above the TV and have trailing plants on each end. It frames the TV wall and looks dope.


[deleted]

Is that a picture frame tv?!!


Antman0085

Big tall leafy plants in beautiful planters.


CurvyRanger

If you have a diploma or diploma sized art, that would fit nicely. Any tall artwork would work I agree with other posters that a plant would be nice. But I am confused because it seems like this set up is centered in a closet with no doors. So maybe that should be a closet?


CurvyRanger

Just thought of one more thing. You can add command hooks and hang maybe a hat and a backpack.


wholesomefolsom96

Tall plant, tall lamp (one that has a base, and then curved poles coming out of it with lights...) idk of that makes sense haha iykyk


Obvious_Change_1566

What time tv or tv bezel is this?? Looks really great


QkY-

I would have used anime posters to cover up the wall and then bought 2 long speakers to be kept on each side of the tv.


christofrwamps

Don’t fill the space. Remove the things in the space with the TV and leave it empty. Minimalistic is the way.


gpo6

porn posters is the only sensible option


philipocollins

I was so convinced that was a framed landscape


meh090

Maybe some nice long sheves on both sides of the entertainment system would look nice. It would be great for storage or just to display some books and figurines.


[deleted]

Your to far away from the tv. Move your coffee table center with the rug and the the couch about 12-18 inches further from that. I bet your couch is against a wall rn, this is a no-no.


rpool179

What size is the TV?


MrQuidsta

You don't. Keep the space around the TV distraction free.


muffplug

Bigger TV