I think that the rug is ok, although it's possible that a slightly smaller one (width-wise) would make the space look less tight. You need a floor lamp in the corner, I think, and for sure a large piece of horizontal art over the couch on the right wall -- maybe you can bring in another color there, but I think you need to stick with a graphical take if you keep the rug.

A quick fix would be new pillows. How about wallpapering behind your TV and cabinets? Then hang the art 5" above your sofa. If you add pattern with wallpaper, I'd go for a solid rug.

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I would pull the rug a bit more under the sofa so you can see wood in front of the tv credenza.

You've gotten some great suggestions. I would not buy another rug, the one that you have is a perfect color with your decor. I agree, bring in another color, and abstract art.

You're off to a great start! I would definitely bring in another color, and yellow in a new area rug would work. I would also consider adding edge banding to the insides of your drapery panels to break up large expanse of turquoise and bring in some interest to that area.

I have to agree with all the suggestions above. I would
suggest to start with the additional lighting, this will allow you to determine
where the lack of focus in the space is, in addition, will allow you either add
more light or coordinate your accessories. However, looking at your picture,
you seem to have a “less is more” style, with the fine lines and the modern pieces.
If this is more of your style, then invest in larger pieces, i.e. three to four
pictures behind the couch (the multiple pieces allow the illusion of knickknacks
without all the clutter) or one long large picture to mimic the clean lines.

Utilize accessories that serve as a secondary use: i.e. A throw for a pop of color for decoration and serves
as a blanket to snuggle up with when it gets cool. A bowl in the middle of the
table for a pop of color and will hope the remote controls and then some. etc…

Have fun with other colors like, orange, yellow, white,
brown, and greys, in your lightings selection, throws, pillows and pictures.

Anams25 - you should be able to find the vases, pillows and botanicals at West Elm. Target has an Adesso lamp for 67.99, and you can search Target for the arc lamp(Litesource and Safavieh brands, among others)...........Good Luck.

I think your curtains are too bright. I would tone it down a bit

Why don't you and some strips of material down each panel (on the inside of each drape as suggested above). You could add a band of black, white,black to pick up the stripes in your carpet then it would tone down the teal a bit. Not a lot of money, until until you get other drapery.

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You could even do the bands at the top.

Looking Great! Larger pillows would balance the sectional and drapes. I would not start over again on drapes, the current ones can work if the art, floor lamp and pillows are all a good color, size, and scale. Might as well start with those and see if they solve everything! If you add accessories, make sure they're a large enough size and scale for the sectional and drapes. Have fun with it!

In the future when you are ready. overstock.com ITEM# 16213779 I would order just 1 panel to make sure the color is right. I think the room looks pretty good. Update the pillows for now.

i would love to bring in other vibrant colors, but really that's more of an eclectic look, and judging by your sectional and tv console, your style is rather modern.

your style is normally accompanied by minimalist decor, and really you don't need anything else in this room :)

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