Projector, with retractable screen? So much effort to run cables etc for a TV, this way when you're not using the screen it's rolled up inside a bulkhead.

I would go for position two. That way the windows give you a fairly uninterrupted view of the water. Position one would put the tv in the middle of your view.

You mention you are prepared to change the windows and doors but I'm not sure if you mean swap the window for the door or move them. If the latter is feasible I'd consider moving the rear window to the left, leaving you a wall space in the right hand corner where you could install a wall mounted tv with floating shelves or a small tv cabinet and still take in fabulous unimpeded water views from all positions on your new couch.

If you keep your dining table over in the area labelled Living Room, there is space btween Kitchen and Family Room for a low, wide cabinet-room divider and TV could rise out of this when required. You wouldn't be able to watch TV while in kitchen, but would be able to see screen from all parts of Family Room. Add a little more seating (swivel) to allow people to look at either screen or view, and have the jutting out part of the sofa at the water view end.

Hi Mel

Here's an idea:

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It could go into pos 1 or 2 and retain spaciousness & when you are entertaining, it's a buffet.

Also off the topic, is your wir too small? If the garage can be moved forward, another wir could be made and possibly a study. Unless you have small cars you'll know the garage is too small, which could be enlarged at the same time. Food for thought for a future project.

I'm with you domu. You could even place a console table or narrow buffet cabinet table behind the sofa so that you are not looking at the back of the sofa from the kitchen. The TV could go on the rear wall beneath the aircon (not across the corner). If you need more wall space for the TV, make that wall a little longer. That way, you only loose view of a little of the pool, where the steps appear to be, and your lovely corner vista is uninterrupted. In this layout, you need a right hand facing chaise (on the right when standing opposite the sofa, looking at it). The chaise section will run along the wall and the room will still feel quite open. Also, if you are planning on changing the dining table, I'd go for a round table as the area appears to be a square.

Can I just say first, thank you all for your ideas and input. This forum I'm finding really helpful.

We are planning quite an extensive whole house renovation including kitchen, bathrooms and the addition of two bedrooms, a walk-in pantry and storage space so I want to take advantage while the builders are here to redesign the family space so that it functions better for us and flows better.

We've only just moved in, the current lounge suite has to go as its too big for the space. I'll be purchasing a modular/sectional sofa and I really want to place it along the west wall so that we can be looking toward the north-east views and the alfresco as well as still have the kitchen in sight line rather than back to kitchen.

rwalton5 - the dining table is actually in the dining room. Perhaps the pics are deceiving but the living is a second sitting room.

The whole back wall and window will go. I'm now thinking of something like this from back left corner, left to right: narrow bank of floor to ceiling louvre windows, floor to ceiling wall (approx width 1500) with tv mounted and built in cabinet under, another narrow bank of louvre windows, then a large floor to ceiling window that goes right to the the right corner. This way I'm not closing off the nicest view but still allowing a tv space that can be seen from the sofa on wall (maybe with a crinked neck though?)

brixnmortar - unfortunately my husband and four sons insist that we have a permanent tv in this space so a retractable tvs is not an option. Plus we have various Foxtel boxes etc to house under the tv. I'm torn between designing a space that doesn't compromise the views and flow to alfresco and kitchen, but also functions well for the remaining members of the family (all tv watching males! )

Just throwing it out there. Can you fill in the void and have an upstairs theatre room?

Best of luck with all you're undertaking. My only suggestion: since tv watching is important for your family, and there are six of you, make sure there is ample comfortable seating and the screen can be seen without some people having to crick their necks.

Hi there Mel, with all the males in your house you can't hide the TV, we had a similar problem with positioning lounges and didn't want to replace our furniture. Our living, dining kitchen etc all have water views via big windows and sliding doors which really gives you great views while reducing wall space. We placed our sectional with enough space to walk behind it (we have full length timber venetians) in front of the 1st lounge window facing into the room. TV is on the end brick wall, we then have a couple of separate chairs opposite that can be moved if needed.

I would agree that the best position for your sectional lounge could be with the back of the lounge towards the kitchen with the other section running along the wall. Keeping in mind the Males in your family (1) mount the TV in the same space on the small flat wall so that it can pivot, just thinking that the pool is right there, the boys could then have access to watching TV from the pool. (2) Put a low bench with storage in front of the window opposite the pool with the TV on this (they could still have access to watch from the pool.) not sure what window treatment you have in mind, you mentioned louvers which are great for air flow. Possible other is white internal shutters. A sofa table behind the lounge would add useful interest to the rear of the sofa. I agree with Domu & House Matters ideas. A couple of photos of our place I will try to find one of furniture placement if You like, cheers,

Just throwing another idea in the mix - why not get your modular sofa as a 'chaise' on one side (ie: no back on one side, just an arm, like the pic below)

And try this layout? It kind of imitates what you already have, but more streamlined with a new sofa rather than two bulky pieces:

Hope that helps - there are so many great ideas from everyone above! Good luck with your decision.

just a thought, would louvers opening onto a pool be acceptable by council?

Looks like they are OK going by this photo

Could the TV go in the study?

How about put the TV in the living area on the angled wall and leave the family area for water views only.

Are you considering opening the alfresco into the family dining area with stacking doors facing the water front on the existing alfresco area which would give you a larger indoor space with the availability to open up this wall to create outdoor living. would make TV placement easier and a much bigger space for your boys cheers

agree with Lynneseddon extending into alfresco area would be the go. I did think the living area for the TV like Romneybishop suggested but it's such an open space and noise from this would be annoying for the upstairs bedrooms, other than that you could shut off the kitchen/family area plus the Master Bed and let the boys have the Living room TV as it will be their bedrooms involved with any sound