Matching cabinetry on both sides and a focal point above fireplace minimizes attention to TV on one side
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Imagine tv on left, with one row high media stand below...
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LR with tv to one side of FR. low media stand balanced with same wood / color shelves on other side AND by having same dark wood accent color, to same height, behind each. Seems like dark color helps too as tv blends into the dark wood.
Below console table?
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