nothing, there are trees right there

i need to put some kind of furniture arrangement so people can sit and hang out in the room.... a sectional L does not seem to work....

writing desk; piano; cozy reading nook...

Perhaps a lighter sculptural piece like a chaise or bench.

Your room feels "cold"! You need a colorful area rug in front of the sectional, a much larger picture on the wall over the credenza that is a painting (not covered with cold glass) and a small lamp on the credenza for lightening warmth. I'd put two low backed (maybe barrel style chairs) near the windows with a small table and a lamp. You aren't using the room because it is so unwelcoming. Color will warm it up. Don't worry about keeping the windows entirely open as they just add to the feeling of coldness when they stand alone. The beautiful trees will look even more dramatic when you add a little color with upholstered chairs. You could add decorative drapery side panels on each outside edge of the windows too. There's a lot of possibilities here. Good luck!

I like your idea of benches. I would go for 2 of them in an L shape against the windows. Won't block the view but will add extra seating when needed. One (or both) could also be pulled up to your big coffee table if playing a board game or casual dining.

These may be too modern for you but you could find something that would work for you.

If you have a grand piano, this corner with big windows would be a great place for it. If not, the space along the windows would be wonderful for large pots of plants that need light. The corner also would be good for a round or square table and chairs used for parlor games or card games.

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