Two things to do first. Post some pictures of living rooms you like. This will get us going with a style. Give us room measurements including how wide sliders are, how long the breakfast bar is and wide the fireplace is. Then we can do a floor plan for you to see what sized furniture will fit in your space and give you the best layout.

Chair ideas:

Go with two same chairs. This one is under $300.00.

Yes- everything is coming out of the room and off the windows. I will post living room ideas but those pics are when I was going for a teal couch to give you an idea. The purpose of room is for entertaining so seating is important and my husbands wants to keep big screen TV (ugh)

Hi, the photo of the yellow sofa is not an apartment sofa, but a love-seat. Not very comfortable for two people as they have to sit very close to each other.
You may want to look for a sofa longer, with narrower arms, more streamlined, with legs. It will not be so bulky.

I hope at least the squirrels and cats get to stay. I sort of like the idea of whimsical nature inspired accessories setting a tone for the room.

I really like the buttery colour you've chosen and I think it is a great opportunity to give the room a summery, multicolour garden look.

https://www.allmodern.com/Marysa-Barrel-Chair-HOHN5983-HOHN5983.html

http://www.westelm.com/shop/rugs-windows/rugs-flooring/

Floral Pillow Cover Throw Pillow by PookadellasHomeDecor, $19.00 (found on Pinterest)

http://www.houzz.com/photos/coffee-tables/query/curved

Did you decide anything? This is an old post.

Kicking myself. You'd think I would have learnt to check the date by now.