The Family Room....I Love Built-Ins

This weekend was filled with loads of home inspiration searches, and I'm beginning to think I should have called this blog 'The Built-In Blog' because apparently I am OBSESSED with built-ins.

I want to install some type of storage to either side of the fireplace in our 'family room'.  The big question here, is can we somehow integrate the TV into this room?

Option a) over the fireplace -

traditional family room design by toronto interior designer c3d design

Option b) next to the fireplace (but it wouldn't be centered in the room)

traditional family room design by boston architect Frank Shirley Architects

I love that the TV can be concealed - but our TV is rather large (47" right now and the boy thinks its too small) and I'm not sure how exactly it would lay out in cabinetry yet.

contemporary family room design by san francisco architect Mahoney Architects and Interiors

traditional family room design by seattle architect Sullivan Conard Architects

Yes, I'm quite sure I dream in built-ins.