Here is one idea.

I am a designer but focus on eye-level decor. Getting my clients to find a piece of artwork first (rather than last because then the art has to 'match' everything else that will one day be disposable.) I have more contemporary looks posted, and am trying to get permission to post some of my clients projects. I do all kinds of design and consult online. However, my best advice is to find some art you like and let it influence the items out of eye-level. Remember, that's what people see first! One time I had a client spend thousands of dollars on a sofa and buy a cheap picture. I was at a party (sitting on the pricey sofa) and realized how ironic it was that the room came off 'cheap' when people were sitting down. It totally changed my approach with how I helped clients budget.

Congratulations on getting a house! I would recommend painting the walls a red color, not to light, but not to dark. If you were to paint the walls that color, then i would get a black leather couch, it matches with the wood flooring very nicely.

This "wood" art is from your Idea book. Is this something you would want for over your fireplace, or were you thinking of another destination? I also found this photo in your living room idea book and think the fireplace surround could be quite nice.

Thank you everyone for the suggestions! I was thinking of the wood piece for our entryway, but I love the photo with pops of red for our living room. The photo at the top of the thread is lovely as well. Great advice, all around!