Can anyone help with this?

I'll give it a try :)

Do you like where the TV is now? How often do you have a fire to relax by?

I would move your sofa to the wall where the narrow table and 2 chairs is up against the wall. Then put your chaise under the window-- back on the left or right, try it both ways. See if you are comfortable watching the tv as well as viewing the back yard with this layout. Sorry I don't do layouts but it's a start!

Oh - I like the idea of the chaise lounge! I was afraid i would have to get rid of it. Yes, I was thinking the tv should go on the wall where the desk is. I think that solves my concern with not being able to see the back yard. Thanks!!!

I don't see why you have to move the tv?

because with the proposed layout, the sofa will be facing the wall where the desk and two chairs are.

I meant to put the sofa where the desk is now, with the chaise on the right under the window.

Ah, I see - that's an interesting idea. But, the tv would be too far away from the sofa, and I'm also looking to break up the room, as it is currently long and narrow. So, I thought I would use the sofa to help create two separate living areas.

It is a school holiday for many ... I'm sure you'll get more views and feedback tomorrow ...

Here are a few photos with existing furniture moved around. I want to change the colors to turquoise with pops of orange and replace the sofa with a brown leather sofa. I thought a sofa table would be nice. The chaise lounge needs to be moved, also. Either next to the window or maybe a tufted upholstered bench? I will be changing the drapes, also.

Once I move the bookcases and tv, any suggestions for that wall?

I am hoping I can change the color scheme one area at a time, given they are separated? For the tv area, I figured I need a large area rug, the sofa table, and new leather sofa. Plus something for the wall where the tv used to be.

For the fireplace area, I want a large clock or mirror for the mantel, a round area rug, and then replace the two small chairs against the wall (with more chairs? - is that overkill on chairs? Plus, I will need to replace the pictures.

What are your thoughts about this plan?

Do you like having the sofa break up the length of the room? I think it looks like a barricade. Maybe the chaise could extend into the middle of the room and the view of the fireplace would go over it. Also, people could sit on it from either side--fireplace or tv.

I really like the two chairs facing the fireplace. I would leave the 2 chairs on either side of the FP as they are for now. Where will you add the turquoise? Perhaps in the rugs and drapes?

Apologies if this has been suggested...will the bookcases fit on either side of the fireplace? I might paint them a light color and place them there and let the tv stand alone on its console.

I'm a big fan of sectionals. I love how they fill a space and I also love how they work for entertaining. Sorry, but it's really difficult for me to get a sense of the space for actual use...3 competing focal points, fireplace, back yard and tv make it difficult to arrange.

I might try the tv (sans bookcases) on the outside wall where the 3 tall art pieces are, so you can watch tv and see out the windows at the same time, and then arrange the sectional so you can also see the fireplace. You have enough visual space that I wouldn't worry about the back side of a sectional facing the entry of the room visually blocking things.

Not sure what I'd do with the other empty end of the room, but make a nice reading area with your chaise and some chairs, or the other sofa, or??? A game table and chairs. Or a conversation area with 4 comfy chairs arranged in a circle? Or maybe this by the fireplace and the sectional/tv at the other end?

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This might be one of those few situations when back-to-back sofas or loveseats in the middle of the room would work. If not, definitely put a sofa table behind the sofa. You could even have two sofas back to back with a table between them!

I also like the second layout you showed way up at the beginning with the area rugs and table. Whatever you do, be sure to plan for and include lots of lighting-more table lamps. You need more than the ceiling light (not a fan of ceiling lights on fans, but that is just me) and the torchiere floor lamps.

Lots of possibilities and will be wonderful once you are finished! I just would try not to block any openings too much.

Bookcases, painted light, on either side of fireplace. Sectional you want facing fp with sofa table behind it. Comfy chair on open side opposite sectional. I cant tell from your pics where exactly TV is and rest of room.

Thank you so much for the suggestions. I think I have a lot of work to do - when I look at the inspiration photos, I realize how dull and dark my room is. I will be having some canned LED lights installed, finish my kitchen/dining/laundry room remodel and then see what I need to do with my furniture and layout.