Lower the art and your coffee table is too far from either couch. If you want to freshen it up, you could switch out the paint colors and side tables.

Have you tried the couches in an L formation facing the fireplace and the tv to the right of the fireplace?

@ Leemiller I have been thinking of changing the burgundy accent wall to a greyish brown. a warm dark grey. My husband wants to change the side tables to something more elegant now that the kids are grown up..youngest is 12yrs. I have tried to get rid of that awful tv unit but evwryone seems to be attached. any suggestions there?

Heather, I did. twice! Because it blocks the entry way from the kitchen it has been a problem. When you are in the room it looks ok but outside it doesn't and isn't convenient. Not a good use of the space and it is a large room.

Is one sofa longer than the other?

Move the TV to the other side of the fireplace. Take the shorter sofa away from the window and put it perpendicular to the longer sofa so that the shorter one is facing the fireplace.

I see you have tried this but it looks to me like it would work.

If the sofa is too big, move it to another room and replace it with two chairs.

Painting the red wall a brighter color will make a HUGE difference.

I like the red wall, but if it's time for a change, that is an easy, quick, cheap and big way to make one.

What about pulling the sofas in and off the walls? This would create a more intimate feeling in the room and allow all those sitting on the sofa to easily reach the coffee table. The rug you have would then look better suited to the size of the space. If you like this setup, then we can move on from there and make more adjustments.

I'd also get a taller plant, one that almost touches ceiling, in the corner where the plant already is. That would give the right side of the room more weight and balance the TV stand.

Also, untie the curtain panels and let them hang straight.

This is a fun project!

wow! trying these out shortly! will send pics as I try them

@ Anastasia
no tall plant at the moment. I have 1 in bdrm but my husband has drawn the line there. he likes it in bdrm.
the room does feel cozier albeit a bit cramped.

There is that dead space behind the couch by the bay window. each time I sit the chair keeps sliding backward. oh boy.

I was thinking I could forgo the chest in the middle and put it at the window to use as seating but it looks empty.
Cozy but we like the space. thos way when you are sitting we will be walking over each others legs to pass or have to tuck in.

@Leemiller. trying neutral color rug. borrowed one from my son's room to test.

Another idea. This leaves more room at the entry way than having the sofa there

Hmm...I was thinking the tv (with long sleeker console) along on the wall where the art is and painting the space to replace the burgundy. However, that would mean the big couch would face the fireplace...too tight? Not sure of your room's dimensions. If you don't want to replace one of the couches with chairs, your updates may be limited to paint and accessories.

I would not change/purchase anything (side tables, accessories, etc) until you have a definitive furniture arrangement.

Because the room is tight, I would opt for a coffee table with legs. Gives the illusion if a more open concept.

@rcarterworld it os a hugh room but we want to maintain the space. i do not like it cluttered. Which is why we do not like to pull the furniture closer to the center of the room. We bought it for the space.
the room is

the family room is 17 ft Long and 14ft 8 inches wide.

I would like to say a big thank you to everyone for your ideas. Lot's to think about. I have tries a few but havent decided on any as yet. Currently the 2 chairs have been moved and 1 side table.

I would recommend removing one of the couches if possible, and replace with a large comfy chair. The rug is much too small. Recommend removing it from room. The floating coffee table needs to be moved close to couch so it can be used. How do you feel about painting red wall the same as the others? Can't blame you for wanting the TV unit removed and it will stand out more when you paint the wall lighter. Can it possibly be moved to the other end of room? It's hard to tell from the photos if there is enough room. Think about replacing curtains with something more streamline with sheers underneath. What are all the wires on the fireplace for? Recommend removing them or hiding, and something more simple on mantel. Good luck, look forward to seeing your changes.

The problem with rug is not the color, it's the size. The new placement of chairs is not good. Oh, and don't forget to lower the artwork.

the red wall, if you painted that .. game changer.

remove the wood chairs, there are so many styles going on and the room feels crowded even tho it is big.

you have, victorian, modern, rustic, antique, i feel overwhelmed lol.

so the sofas are low, and the art is very large, making it all look smaller, the mirror is too wide for the mantel.

strip down the room. move the plant to the dining side of the room. open up space by a much larger rug. and then start to address the other issues.

Yes yes! love the new ideas. We will be removing everything, paint ( but still a accent wall LOL) then add the peices one at a time. The plant is coming out in 2 weeks when I put up my christmas tree and will not be returning.
We do not like the new furniture placement either.
I just hate to buy more things when I find the house already abit not crowdy but needs to be more streamlined.

thank you.

simiii, I was thinking of bringing the sofas in pretty tight, so that the walking areas are behind the sofas, not through (and no leg jumping, since hardly anyone ever sits in the middle of the sofa). Don't place anything behind the sofas. And use the chest as the coffee table.

I agree...no accent wall...paint it the same as the other walls. Here is what else I see.....Mirror over fireplace is too ornate but do like a mirror there. Maybe frameless? Also art over couch is too high..sconces are fine but lower art work. One color drapes, preferably the gold ones and hanging straight down. Wooden chair out ..the one by fireplace....and larger brighter rug...furniture should be on it or touching it. Now a suggestion..a coffee table with legs..maybe glass top and a floor lamp on right end of couch by wooden chair. If it would work put what you are using now for a coffee table to the right of the fireplace by the plant...or you could put plant on it to make it taller.