I think an area rug would really do wonders for this room, you could also run a single curtain rod above the TV and both windows and have drapes that frame in the entertainment center. A storage bench in the corner could hide the kids toys and with some throw pillows add some extra seating near the fire. For the TV stand you could do a lighter brown that would reflect the pieces above the couch or try a lighter shade of grey to mirror the couch itself. Black could also be a good option. I like the chair, but I would relocate the side table next to the couch, it feels obstructive to have it in the passage way there. It could possible go in the empty corner next to a smaller bench.

I completely agree with the side table, but I need something for my computer in the evenings..... any suggestions on a style?

Is it possible to add wheels on the existing table? It could reside next to your current coffee table in a tiered fashion, but be easily moved for convenience when needed.

Also, I'd lower the art that is over by the pitchforks. I'm really hoping you can live without a side table by the sofa - it would look so much better without one at all.

Bay window. Window seat

I agree about area rug. It will really warm the space. Re: the side table, thought about a table that slides under the sofa? Also, in the corner by the window, how about an indoor plant/tree? It will give corner some height & add color.

What about a warm gray for the tv stand? Farrow and ball lamp room gray could look nice. Or pull out the red from your cool ceiling fan.

Pull the sofa away from the wall - you have it crammed in the corner and would look so much better away from the walls. Take away the end table. A carpet would do wonders.
Put the log end table on the other side of the chair.

The pictures are far too big for over the mantel. Put the huge lamp behind he sofa when pulled out from wall. will help the basket on the wall not look so huge.

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finishing - wonder about accent on the brick of cream paint, or just on inner shape to accent that? [It would go with blue accent here and there also]:




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Get an area rug and move the seating around it and away from the wall. Make the fireplace the focal point. Put the pics of your beautiful children on a wall and get a single piece for over the fireplace.

gotta lower the TV -- both for your long-term neck health and for the aesthetics of the room. once you do that (with the long low console suggested above) you may find that that side of the room takes care of itself... otherwise, agree with suggestion about area rug. nice cozy space!

Sheepskin area rug would blend right in.

I think you really need an area rug. I love your coffee table and the accent chair. Maybe you can add some lighter colored throws or decorative pillows to break the grey couch. ALso, maybe for later You can get another accent chair, in a lighter color, to go at the other end of the fireplace.

Just one suggestion: I felt the pictures were too big for the fireplace. That was the first thing I noticed, actually. And I also feel, that since all of your furniture is plain, you could try adding some prints in the decorative pillows. Just a suggestion.