i still think you can push the couch forward about the distance of that small round table. then get an arc lamp and sofa table. what you truly need are bookcases on either side of the fireplace. no end table with a lamp. one day you should take that half wall out even if you have to leave the column. it would really help your space. have you ever thought about painting the dining set?

Thanks for the ideas. Sorry but what is an arc light? I planned on getting rid of table next to fireplace. I was going to either put a chair or a bench seat there. What color rug would you recommend with the new paint? It looks like grayish green depending upon the light? When you asked about repainting kitchen set, were you thinking cherry to match the counters? Ty

Arc lamp:

move the couch down so the back is centered to the windows on the back wall and post new pictures.

Now we just need rug and curtains? Ty

I would definetly try to take out the wall. It would open up your space dramatically We did this in another house and it made a Hugh difference. You have a very large sectional , this would make the room completely different and much larger.

I like the idea of removing wall but we just built house a few months ago so not in a position to do it niw. Definitely on my to do list though.

A few random looks for you:

Grover's pic #1 with red gets my vote.

pic #1 gets my vote also.

wow, so glad grover sent these pic's. I thought I was supposed to lay the rug the other direction,. I was planning on getting either a glass coffee table or a leather ottoman coffee table.

i like number 3, its a small room the light colors look nice. the couch needs to move down about 6 more inches.. i know you hate me lol. and I would put a console table where you have moved the small round table too. nice place to add a little decor. you maybe able to run a cord under the couch and back to the wall plug for a table lamp there too???

oh and you need some art on the walls!

I definitely don't hate you!!! You all have given me some great ideas and lost of help. I greatly appreciate it. Would you still change out the coffee table?

Sorry, I've been a bit AWOL. I would have changed out the coffee table in my rendering, klocurto, but didn't figure you wanted to. And the red room was my nod to your ideabook and the two rooms you love. If this were my room though, I'd find the red a bit heavy and would do something more like room #3. It's lighter and has a bit more open feel.

Thanks so much for the great ideas. The pics helped me tremendously to visualize the space. Would you go w glass table? I like the idea of adding a light behind couch. Love the pic w the accessories.

I picked up a few coffee tables for you.

yes to changing the coffee table, oval glass would be nice, but the couch is heavy so im not sure what would look better...chuncky oval with glass top...?! console behind ..its looking so cozy! then book shelves for either side of FP. we need something on that back wall by the door too...

I looked for a glass coffee table, but didn't find one I liked right away. I would definitely do something lighter--in color and in bulk--than what you have now.

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I wouldn't say the red is heavy but rather warm and cheerful. It depends on what mood you wish to create.

Here are 2 coffee tables I like and which may fit your style. (Sorry I don't have Photoshop capabilities.)

You could do a rectangle ottoman with a really nice fabric And make the rug a neutral color and maybe tie the drapes fabric with colors from the rug and ottoman fabric. And then you could put a tray on tope of the ottoman. Maybe a mirror glass tray with wood frame around it. Now you have a place to put your feet. Extra sitting And also with the tray to set a wine glass etc. on it

So many possibilities

Love the paint color ! The wall when you are ready to remove will not be very costly. It is just a free standing wall. Everything will look so good when you are done ! Please show us when you finish everything

I found a beautiful white and beige rug. It is a size 9 x 12. This means if i lay it sideways it will be almost wall to wall. If i lay it lengthwise it will be out past the back of the sofa. Would either of these work? Ty

yes the almost wall to wall .

Here is a pic of rug.

what is the rust color on it?

My suggestion is : I would not have the rug do large that it would go to past the back of the sofa unless there is furniture other areas that are entirely on the rug. The rugs that I have in my home in the living room , the front legs are on the rug or they can be almost on the rug. Maybe you could lay it and see what it looks like for us also. You don't want a rug to swallow the room up and hide all your floors. Not sure on this Your room size ? And what furniture you have in it. Some rugs look really nice on an angle There are guidelines in how to lay your rugs. I like rugs under some of a bed on an angle Not sure about an angle with what see in your room. I hope you get some input on this from everyone. Houzz - the people are great to help us all out

Pretty rug !

I would not go wall to wall or out the back end of the sofa. Find a smaller rug that sticks out a foot or so from each end of the sectional. It should define the space, not overtake it.

The rust color was just an artifact. The rug is all white and beige. Thanks for all the suggestions. I do love the rug but I agree it shouldn't take over the room. There was another rug that was approximately 8 x 10. (The white and beige is 9 x 12). So it would be two inches smaller going side to side. You'd see an inch more of hardwood on each side. 5x8 is too small. The color was very similar to the color of my walls (grayish green) with yellow beautiful desig (looks off white in pic but is pretty yellow). . I wasn't sure if it would look good or not. Here are pics.

I just looked at grivers pics again. I need 5 x 8. Ill keep looking. Thank you so much for your help. You folks are awesome.

I found my new rug. I was planning on ordering a custom made ottoman. (Using the striped fabric that has the same colors as the rug - Aqua greenish and taupe brownish colors) I think it will look great. Do you?

Few more pics

I like the rug. I'm glad you went lighter rather than darker, and the pillows look great with it.

Now, any chance of lowering the TV over the mantel. In any case, don't have a row of objects all the same height and lined up like soldiers underneath it. Best would be to lower the TV and leave the mantel clear. Otherwise, try something like one low bowl and two different sized photos in frames.

And you need objects that take up most of the space between mantel and TV if you're going to put anything there.

love the rug! not so sure about the striped ottoman. i say leave the mantel clear and book cases on either side.

Mantel will be clear. Just added some things for Christmas. Can't lower the tv but will definitely clear mantle. I placed the striped fabric for the ottoman over an existing pillow to show the fabric. The colors are the same as what's in the rug. Here is a pic of ottoman I planned on having made with brown wood on legs and bottom and fabric on top (sounds kind of ugly but was really nice). I found it at cabothouse/thomas vile furniture.

Fabric that will be on top ottoman is what is on top of pillow(squish sprucish green with taupie browns and tans and a gold stripe).

To know what Monroe Bisque is you need to tell us the brand. But a darker gold or khaki would work great. I like the sea grass idea, or get dark planation blinds and get rid of the curtain. Ore you can go with the blue in the pillow as the wall color, a sort of smokey blue would make the room more dramatic yet not too over the top. If the sort of grey color is the new bisque, then it is very nice and the carpet is nice but get some stronger pillows designs in blues and wall art that brings it together.

That striped fabric is perfect for your pillows. For the ottoman, it's going to end up way too busy and compete with the pattern in your rug. I would do the ottoman in a plain tan or blue that matches the tan or blue in the rug.

We ended up painting room bm grey owl and love it. We actually painted the hall Monroe bisque but it clashes with the revere pewter bathroom and horizon office. Thinking maybe some type of mocha?

Hmmm. I loved that striped fabric and was so happy when I found the same colors in a rug. You really think it will definitely look too busy?

Battleship gray

For the hall?

If it were a wider stripe, or a larger graphic pattern, it would be awesome. I think the stripe is too close to the scale of the pattern in the rug. Are there any coordinating fabrics to that one that might work? If it's part of a collection, you might find another pattern with the same colors.

The runner will be in in ten days. Going to take it to the store and see if the designer has something with same colors as you suggested. Ty