If you could do floor plan with measurements - will definitely help.

For today move the bookcase with the cat picture on top to the back wall. Your tree looks lonely and that wall where it was looks too small for its size.

You could put the other "bookcase" white one? behind the sofa for a sofa table to kind of fill in that space without blocking the patio door. Then a chair where that white piece was.

I have to take measurements so give me a minute. I was considering maybe a love seat and a chair or two comfy chairs? Not sure. I was also thinking about two tall bookshelves, one on either side of the fireplace but it's hard to find something tall and skinny enough to fit.

So the room is 13 feet wide and 19 1/2 feet long, up to the fireplace.

The wall from fireplace to kitchen entryway where the short bookshelf and fish tank is is 9 feet. The short wall between entryways with the big bookshelf is just under 5 feet.

The space between the Christmas tree wall and the sliding glass doors is 7 1/2 feet and the space between the fireplace wall and the other side of the sliding doors where the tall white bookshelf is measures 7 feet .

I've never measured a room like this before so if there something I'm doing wrong or you need different measurements please ask.

I would get two love seats and place them perpendicular to the fireplace with a coffee table between them and maybe a narrow sofa table behind one or both if there is space. baskets for toys could be stowed underneath those. If it is in the budget or you or your husband are handy, I would add built-in book shelves on both sides of the fireplace. If you can swing it, lower cabinets there to hide away toys! Being that I have so many books, I would even consider a wall-sized set of book shelves on the wall opposite the fireplace (I am always ready to add bookshelves wherever possible!). I would add a reading area where the tree is now with two chairs and a round table between them. It looks like there could be room for a game table that could be pushed against the wall when you aren't using it if you need that open space. It is a pretty room, I think you just need more cohesive elements in place of all the different styles and shades of wood you have now.

Where is your dining room?

I'd actually create two spaces in that room. At the far end, opposite the fireplace, I'd put a table and chairs.

In the fireplace end, I'd keep the sofa in front of the FP, like you have it now only pulled up a bit closer, removed the bookcases and those storage cubbies, installed shelving on each side of the fireplace for books and knickknacks, and get two chairs to face each other, on each side of the FP, with a coffee table in the middle.

If I got two loveseats and put them perpendicular, would the one going vertically be on the side with the sliding glass doors so that it's partially blocking the doors or on the side with the doorway so that it's partially blocking the doorway?

My dining room is actually on the other side of the kitchen. If you can imagine, the kitchen is in the middle with the family room on one side facing the backyard and the dining room on the other facing the front of the house.

I like the idea of a small table in the corner with the Christmas tree is. Something where the kids can sit and draw or color or do homework. But I don't need a larger table as I have a table in the kitchen and eventually will have a formal dining room table as well.

Depends on what you use the room for. No TV? I had a "pass through" living room with no TV, and what we used the room for was "chillin'" and entertaining. We were both musicians, so we had our guitars and a music stand in there, plus our stereo and records/cds. We also had a tiny TV which we used to play yoga videos and we did yoga in there. Comfy chairs and small light tables that could be moved around. We even had a coffee table on wheels, which they make or can be added to some styles. If it were me, I would get matching shelving units, (first choice would just to get another black one that matches the one you have there) and put my stereo and whatever other things on it I wanted to look at or use while sitting there watching the fire. I might even get two storage ottomans to go with the new couch, could be used as tables, storage or seating or to prop up feet.

On the back wall where the Christmas tree is, I would put one or two comfy reading chairs and a cool floor or hanging lamp in the corner and one of the bookshelves, because I am a huge reader. But if you're not, then instead of the comfy chairs, maybe a writing desk, computer-media station or a work/homework/game table. Another option is to get some kind of tea cart or coffee station for snacks and drinks. Or any combo of the above.

If it made sense I wouldn't be opposed to having a TV in there. Right now we have the TV in the living room and that is another post for another day because I totally need help with that room as well!

I meant both loveseats perpendicular to the fireplace, facing and parallel to each other.

Yes, two spaces. I agree with cyn427: where the white bookshelf is and where the white storage area is, put couches. Would loveseats fit here?

Otherwise, do you have room for 4 comfy chairs in front of the fireplace with a coffee table in the middle?

Then, have a mostly clear route out the back sliding doors.

Make a kiddie area/storage along with wall where the Christmas tree is.

Move the Christmas tree to a nook next to the fireplace.

I think your room would be perfect for a sectional. Looks like you have enough room that it could be out from the window wall enough to not impede access to the door. I like the 4 chair with table idea, too, and you could also do that in the back side of the room, maybe just not as large of chairs.

Thank you for all the ideas everyone! So far I'm really liking the idea of breaking up the room into two sections. I also really like the idea of some comfy chairs.

I like how the four chairs around the table look but I don't feel that it would work very well for us just because I like having that open space between the fireplace and the couch for the kids to play. They are always down there doing puzzles or playing with little animals so if I can I'd like to keep that space open for them for that reason.

Definitely the more bookshelves I can fit in the better! I am trying to figure out if my husband can make built-ins for either side of the fireplace and if not I may try to find something that will fit into that space premade. Love the idea of having doors so I can hide some of the toys and mess.

Now I'm trying to figure out what to do with furniture. I'm a fan of putting a couple of comfy armchairs and maybe a small table over by where the Christmas tree is. But now I'm trying to figure out what to do for the spot by the fireplace. Maybe an L-shaped sofa sectional type thing but that would cut into my bookshelf room. I don't have room for two loveseats I've measured. What about a loveseat and another comfy chair? Is that too many chairs in one space?

Nothing wrong with a sectional, but a couple of comfy chairs give you the option of moving things around more. I had a big lounge chair with an ottoman and a rocker. Chairs don't have to match, but should be the same "weight" i.e. not some spindly metal one mixed with an overstuffed upholstered one. Quick and dirty, I'd find another shelf to match the black one by the fireplace--instant symmetry until you get around to something built in. Move white shorter shelves to behind couch (do they separate?) and big white shelving unit switch places with big black one and then big black one goes next to Christmas tree for now. Find something to put there later. Toys go into two large storage ottomans and now you've got room for whatever additional seating you want in the room. You could maybe even find a coffee table big enough for the wicker storage units to go under it.

Unless you want a big screen TV in there. I am a big believer of having a "TV" room which could be a den, family room, living room, or even extra bedroom as ours was, but if you're going to watch TV in there, then make it about that, and if not, keep the TV out since it tends to suck you in to it when you'd maybe rather be doing other things . . . Just my .02. I watch plenty of TV, I just like having a room in the house that is not about TV too.

one more vote for two love seats on either side of the fireplace facing each other with a smaller coffee table or ottoman in the center. This should give you a nice place to sit and enjoy each other. At the other end of the room, two smaller but comfy chairs and a table. This would be a good place to sit and watch the kids play or for the kids to color or play games. The space in between the two areas could be left open for access to the sliding door or for floor play for the kids.

i got my pair of love seats from World Market, they were closing them out and I could not come close to the price as Ikea. But I am looking at the Ikea Billy cabinets to create a built in look "Library" out of a "wide" entry (in a small house we need all the storage we can create)

If the room is 13' wide, there is plenty of room for two love seats. Even if the depth of each is 36", that leaves you 7'. No problem if you don't like the idea, but there should be more than enough space for the two pieces and a coffee table and floor space which would offer space for playing, coloring, puzzles. I miss those days!

What's sorely lacking is a conversational cluster...usually a space that can be 12 ft sq to 16 ft sq so people can sit and face each other and converse with each other. The presence of the random bookcases around the fireplace prevents this from happening. I find love seats not overly useful as 2 people are typically not comfortable sitting there unless they are fairly close. I'd rather see individual chairs and a sofa. The cluster can be any combination though, from all chairs, to sofas facing each other with chairs on the end. Just think of a box with seating around it for people to sit and talk. Use a nice large coffee table in the middle for drinks and games.

I'd consider not building bookcases around the fireplace and instead look into building bookcases into the wall opposite the fireplace. Use the area behind the sofa where the tree is for the play space and keep the more formal conversational cluster near the fireplace. Make the lower part of the bookcases deeper and with doors on front for game/toy storage...books up above.

When the tree is not there, it looks like there might be room for a small game table and chairs...maybe at a pendant light over top.

I really like the idea of comfy chairs, except I like them for both of the sections of the room and I'm not sure which way to go with it.

If I put them in front of the fireplace I can create a sort of semi circle with them and I like that idea. But I need to have a bigger couch (loveseat at least) somewhere in the room for my 16 yr old as she is physically disabled and can't sit in a comfy chair, she needs a couch to lay on in the room. I think part of her chair is in one of my pictures :)

My biggest complaint about the loveseats facing eachother is that it wouldn't allow me to put anything on either side of the fireplace. I really need bookshelves for storage, books and toys.

So for the back of the room where the tree is now, how does this sound? Brown bookcase on the wall with the screen door. Two comfy chairs, maybe something like these?

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S49932547/

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40300431/#/30305617

and a table in between them. Or, should I do a small loveseat back there?

http://www.worldmarket.com/product/erin-cute-as-a-button-loveseat.do?&from=fn

And then for the space in front of the fireplace. Loveseat and chair? Or 3 chairs?

One more side note, I plan to paint the room green and finish the trim in white. Does all my furniture need to be the same color? Is it OK to mix white and brown stuff? They were in different rooms in my last home.

It's hard to tell from the photo but I found a loveseat and chair at a furniture outlet store and here they are!

I like how it feels like this. But I'm not sure if I think the toy bins are too tall to go behind the loveseat? They are just about the same height.

Eventually I would like to get another chair to put with the bookshelf is but I won't be able to find a matching one. Do you think that matters? Can I just get a different random one? Maybe with the print?

After Christmas and when I have a little more room in the budget I will work on the other half of the room.

Use the back part of the room for a game table with four chairs and then I'd do built ins on that wall for books with cupboards underneath for games.

I really like your new loveseat and chair. I definitely think a chair with a small print would work well where the bookcase is. I don't mind the height of the toy bin. I do think you need more closed storage rather than open shelving to hide more of visual the clutter. I'm not crazy about the style of the love seat you posted in your room. Looks like you're making good progress though.

Your new loveseat and chair are very nice. Personally I'm not keen on the toy storage bins in that location - not sure if it's the height or just the overall look of them - but that might just be me! Agree that closed storage to conceal the visual clutter is called for when the budget allows and love the idea of a games table.

Your pooch is adorable - is he/she a Doodle? We have an Australian mini Doodle that looks like a tiny version of yours :-)

Thanks for noticing my doggie! Yes she's a doodle :) sweetest dog I've ever had.

Here is what I have managed to move around so far. I still need to buy more stuff for the room but the budget is tapped so I'll have to live like this for a little while!

And where the dog bed is here eventually I'll need another single chair I think.

Is that what everyone had in mind with the bookshelves? I like the white bookshelf better along the wall it is now but I'm not sure if the brown one is taking up too much space along the other wall? Are the two bookshelves in the room too close together?

Floating shelves left and right to the fireplace, perhaps with cabinets underneath?