NationStates Jolt Archive

All right, so this apartment, while nice, is set up in such a stupid way, and when I moved in the living room was set up really nice. Before we got a tv that is. The room is a rectangle that is a living room with a dining area that takes up 1/3rd of the room, so you only have a square for the actual living space.

Anywho, the problem is that when I first moved in, the couch, loveseat, coffee table, and end table were put on the side where the only cable jack is located and therefore leaving no room or viewing ability for a possible tv.

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1 | | 3
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2

/ = door
- = omg invisible wall
. = window

The only cable jack is located on wall 2 about two feet away from wall 3, so assuming they can't just put a cable jack where ever, we have to have the tv on wall 2 or 3.

Can't sleep, too lazy to figure it out, you decide. Doodles appreciated.

Questions?

Stupid fucker fucked up my shitty diagram.

Due to my ability to understand chaos, I am able to derive the intent of your diagram and I suggest to you that you might think about cornering the tv in the corner of walls 2 and 3 and setting up your furniture around that premise. That will give you the options of both horizontal/vertical placement as well as diagonal placement. *nod*

Or if you prefer more dynamic solutions, burn it all down and start over.

Throw pillows are the key.

Throw pillows are the key.

Throw pillows burn nicely. :)

Throw pillows burn nicely. :)
Thrown pillows can also break vases. :)

Move or nuke from orbit, those are the only way to be sure.

All right, so this apartment, while nice, is set up in such a stupid way, and when I moved in the living room was set up really nice. Before we got a tv that is. The room is a rectangle that is a living room with a dining area that takes up 1/3rd of the room, so you only have a square for the actual living space.

Anywho, the problem is that when I first moved in, the couch, loveseat, coffee table, and end table were put on the side where the only cable jack is located and therefore leaving no room or viewing ability for a possible tv.

|-------------------|
| |
| |
1 | | 3
| |
\ |
|__.................__|

2

/ = door
- = omg invisible wall
. = window

The only cable jack is located on wall 2 about two feet away from wall 3, so assuming they can't just put a cable jack where ever, we have to have the tv on wall 2 or 3.

Can't sleep, too lazy to figure it out, you decide. Doodles appreciated.

Questions?
Get a girlfriend that likes to arrange furniture. Tell her to fix it.

Otherwise, put the TV near the outlet, the sofa near the fridge, and fill the fridge with beer.

Problem solved.

Go to an electronics store, buy a cable extender and a staple gun, and it's a short afternoon's work to "move" the cable jack to wherever it needs to be. The cable jack in our apartment is in the wrong room for our purposes, so we moved it.

All right, so this apartment, while nice, is set up in such a stupid way, and when I moved in the living room was set up really nice. Before we got a tv that is. The room is a rectangle that is a living room with a dining area that takes up 1/3rd of the room, so you only have a square for the actual living space.

Anywho, the problem is that when I first moved in, the couch, loveseat, coffee table, and end table were put on the side where the only cable jack is located and therefore leaving no room or viewing ability for a possible tv.

|-------------------|
| |
| |
1 | | 3
| |
\ |
|__.................__|

2

/ = door
- = omg invisible wall
. = window

The only cable jack is located on wall 2 about two feet away from wall 3, so assuming they can't just put a cable jack where ever, we have to have the tv on wall 2 or 3.

Can't sleep, too lazy to figure it out, you decide. Doodles appreciated.

Questions?

Where do you want to put the TV?

Go to an electronics store, buy a cable extender and a staple gun, and it's a short afternoon's work to "move" the cable jack to wherever it needs to be. The cable jack in our apartment is in the wrong room for our purposes, so we moved it.
This.
depending on the cable setup, you have LOTS of options.

including putting the box by your chair and the tv somewhere else. (Who said both box and tv have to be together?)

there are also wireless transmitters and recievers you can buy. but cable extensions are cheaper.

Burn your house down, claim on the insurance, buy somewhere with a normal shaped living room.

The arson method I endorse. That ensures you get a nice 6 x 10 room to enjoy. Not so much a room as a cell however you do get a Tv and food. Also ensures a steady stream of "partners" to keep you occupied.

Just move the cable outlet. Also put the TV on on the wall with the window, otherwise you could get a glare.

Just move the cable outlet. Also put the TV on on the wall with the window, otherwise you could get a glare.

it depends also. if the window is facing west, then the light of the window will 'bleach' out any picture from the tv. for that, putting it in one of the corners of the windowed wall and angling it would be better.

If the window is north or south, then it depends on when he does most of his tv watching. evenings or mornings.

Assuming I've read your diagram right (quite possible that I haven't), here's a picture explaining what I'd have it like.

Oh and with the wonders of The Extention Lead, you can stick your TV basically wherever with minimal fuss.

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7948/yootroomhelp1fj0.png

Or if you prefer more dynamic solutions, burn it all down and start over.
* brings gasoline, matches and marshmallows. :D

I must confess, I'm an interior design student and you all just did my homework. Thanks!

I must confess, I'm an interior design student and you all just did my homework. Thanks!
So what kind of a grade does arson get?

So what kind of a grade does arson get?

An A, because it's so innovative.

An A, because it's so innovative.

When in doubt, a little Vitamin G can solve any problem.

All right, so this apartment, while nice, is set up in such a stupid way, and when I moved in the living room was set up really nice. Before we got a tv that is. The room is a rectangle that is a living room with a dining area that takes up 1/3rd of the room, so you only have a square for the actual living space.

Anywho, the problem is that when I first moved in, the couch, loveseat, coffee table, and end table were put on the side where the only cable jack is located and therefore leaving no room or viewing ability for a possible tv.

|-------------------|
| |
| |
1 | | 3
| |
\ |
|__.................__|

2

/ = door
- = omg invisible wall
. = window

The only cable jack is located on wall 2 about two feet away from wall 3, so assuming they can't just put a cable jack where ever, we have to have the tv on wall 2 or 3.

Can't sleep, too lazy to figure it out, you decide. Doodles appreciated.

Questions?

No. YOU fix your own smegging living room.

No. YOU fix your own smegging living room.

I'm too busy conspiring against you.

i'm pointing at where you should put the TV, but i'm pretty sure you can't see what i'm pointing at

Put a mattress in the middle of the floor, for that chic heroin junkie look.

* brings gasoline, matches and marshmallows. :D

*Trots along behind with graham crackers and Hershey bars.*

Just empty the whole room and paint the walls, ceiling and floor black. Now you have a place where the surroundings are a reflection of your sable soul.