Thanks so much for the suggestions Krista! I will def be considering them over the next few weeks/months.

Thanks for the advice Shannon! As of right now I have decided to just wait it out. You are right, there is probably a better solution. I’m going to go ahead with ordering a bed as well, that way I can see how the space functions with furniture in it. I like the idea of wall shelving for books, that might work great on the other half of the room.

I say no wrap around – faudenza at wall paper wall only and a free standing piece for the tv OR put the tv on some kind of wall mounted arm that let’s it swing out so you can see it from your bed.
Definitely top the faudenza with wood.
Love the wallpaper!

Here’s an image of what I was trying to describe:
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/20658/

Although it looks really functional, I think I’ll join in the no-fauxdenza camp. It seems that you haven’t settled into the idea because it’s not quite the right thing. I find myself doing that all the time and if I wait usually the right idea settles in eventually!

What about putting in open shelving 12-18″ down from the ceiling around the room (or just part of it)? We did this in the office nook in our bedroom and it surprisingly opened up our space and provided mega storage for our books and filing. Even though things are in the open, they are up high so don’t take up as much prime visual real estate. IKEA has great solid wood shelves and brackets that are not too expensive.

Hope you find the right thing! Keep us posted :)

I am also considering possibly painting this piece white (an old ikea cabinet) and putting it over on that far wall.

I’ll still wait it out and see if I come up with any better ideas in the coming weeks. Thanks everyone for all your help!

Hey Kandy, Thanks for the feedback. I agree my mock-up didn’t really truly illustrate what I was going for. I’m going to add a more complete version of it below. Thanks!

You stopped me in my tracks at the word ‘Institutional’ Jessica. At first I was all like, “as if” and then I thought about it and now all I can see is labor and delivery hospital rooms. I still think I could make this pretty and functional, but I am no longer sold. I’m going to stew on it for a bit. I’m also going to add a newer mock-up below, maybe this will help to make it look more built in. Still, I’m going to wait it out until I really know what to do. Thank you!

So glad I picked the right paper, seems like everyone is on board with this idea, excellent! Good idea on trying on what I already have, but it would be way difficult, that’s why I photoshop ;). I always like to make sure it really works before I commit too :)

I do think I could make it look pretty, I really need to think it through make sure it ends up looking fancier than Ikea. I do like the fact that it would be so useful!

Hey Dawn, Thanks so much for your feedback. You are right, maybe I am not thinking of all of my options. I do have a limited budget so that really plays into how extensive I can get in the space but that doesn’t mean I need to do a fauxdenza just because it is affordable and hides all my books, there might be another option. I think I’m going to go ahead and wallpaper in the coming weeks and then really try and figure out what I want in that space. Thank You!

Totally, Caroline! I had some brace sconces already in mind, or maybe I’ll even search for something in copper, but metallic for sure.

The corner wasn’t illustrated super well, I’m going to add some photos below to better illustrate the idea I had going.

Exactly what I was thinking, Vanessa. I still have to weigh all of the options and see if cheap really is best, but I do like the idea.

Hey Annmarie! That’s what attracted to it, functional, pretty, and low cost. You guys have given me so much feedback that I think I’m really going have to take some time and think my next move through.