Your furniture looks like it is too big for this space, sounds like you are up for new furniture. Keeping it small scale is going to be key. If you are thinking of hiring a designer, I do offer online services, and I am located in Illinois, not sure where you are located. I have more information at www.stantondesigns.com

Thanks a lot for this information. Could you give me an example of small furniture?

A google search of apartment size sofas would show a number of options between 68" &74" to pair w your recliner, as well as small sectionals. Look for straight arms to save space, and consider moving the TV to the right wall to save your neck. Best of luck.

Is the room where you are standing taking a picture the dining room? Can you add a picture of that area of the room?

Hey! Good Question. Yes it is. I do not use it as a dining room. I have a table in the kitchen.

One thing to consider with reclining furniture is that many models need to sit out from the wall to allow you to recline which could pose a problem in your room.

I think you are making a good decision to have a designer come in and help you with your space. If you are purchasing new furniture it's a great idea to have professional input before you spend a lot of money and possibly end up with not being completely happy with your decisions.

Good luck.

What another big clunky dark leather sofa? I give up.

Sorry, that was not helpful. Start by selecting an area rug with colors you love, including your wall color. Then chose everything else with colors in it. Often a beautiful cobalt blue looks good with your wall color. How about wall away recliners that can be close to something like a wall or door? An alternative would be swivel chairs or recliners that can easily swivel for watching TV. It is difficult to judge size, but it looks like you could fit a swivel chair on each side of FP and pull the love seat much closer, so you can easily navigate that corner.

If this is an "L" shaped living room, you could put another small seating area around the corner and a game/dining table in the end now behind the love seat.
Put a table (for beverage) and bulkier lamp and shade beside each seat you can.

BTW: If there are windows behind those drapes, put fuller drapes with a pattern there. If not replace hem with a row of art or fill the wall with art.

Re bookshelf: Only keep photos that are especially meaningful to you and your guests, separate them and put them where they can be seen. -
#1 top shelf nearly full of books, videos etc., statue etc., nearly as tall as shelf space at left
#2 smaller photo with grape vine ball from hobby shop beside it
#3 shelf nearly full of books, videos etc., statue etc., nearly as tall as shelf space rt end
#4 wider photo where it can be seen, next to an amillary sphere
#5 Box only
#6 Fill 2/3 full with books or videos
Good Luck

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Open it up tear out that book shelf think bigger

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The first goes live on February 3, 2015

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I hope it provides a lot of answers for you..

I think many single guys enjoy the comfort of oversized furniture for comfort but you can find many comfortable pieces without the bulky size. Are you familiar with Joybird?