I did it. I got rid of the big blue buffet that was our TV stand/toy storage for 3+ years. As my friend said, it was taking more than it was giving. And what it was taking was space. Living in the city, every inch of our home is important and valuable real estate which should be used strategically. I fought placing the TV over the mantel for years, but alas it just makes too much sense not to have it centered in our living room on wall space.
I love rearranging; so one day when Roswelle was being quite laid back, I decided to get to it. Below are the details of the change up (and a few before pictures too!).
I loved my little gallery above the mantel but it also looks quite nice over my coffee bar.
Before:
We've had it set up like this for about a month now, and Paul and I both really love it. btw...I read that you are supposed to feel your home with only things that mean something to you, and that you really love. Well....I really love HomeGoods I guess, because my house is furnished with HomeGoods purchases!
{Below, circa 2012 - when I first moved in!}
{Fall 2014}
The cords will be hidden once the TV is actually mounted. I found this chair on theGoods app and quickly went to the store to purchase. I love how deep it is - I can curl my legs up in it when I have my morning coffee by the window. And it's a great place to read Roswelle books that she selects. It's my new favorite spot.
This bookcase was my grandmothers. And maybe her mothers before that? It's been with me through high school, my apartment in college, Atlanta, and the Northend...and finally it holds my daughters toys!
{a nice little blend of the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays}