i would vote you have one arm of couch across window, other arm sticking out opp of now. if that is possible? have tv on wall where half couch is currently. have ottoman on end closest to tv. then lets see where we are?

I'd have to do measurements but could work. similar to the configuration, below? @havingfun

I think this might be the same as what Havingfun was saying:

-one arm of sectional along window wall

-one arm of sectional facing large blank wall (where one arm is currently)

-tv goes on large blank wall. Do not put in the corner. Place tv straight on either of the walls.

Let's then go from there.

thnks cdr, sorry i was unclear op.

the living room is not small your couch is tooooooooo big

Kimle Morfa, please give us a shot of the whole window wall.

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Here's what the wall looks like unfurnished

Given the last photo, if you are willing, I would eliminate one leg of the sectional. If you have to have both legs, you could run the second leg along the window, as we discussed previously.

If you do that, I would at least consider removing some of the seat in the sectional.

Whatever you do, I highly recommend not putting the tv by the stairs. That is a main walkway from front door to kitchen.

Thanks so much CDR for the SketchUp!! This is super helpful, and this forum was a great resource. I'll have to ask my husband about if the futon can come apart and start doing some of the rearranging and brainstorming :-)

Havingfun...thanks for your feedback too.

I appreciate it!!! I'll be back with an "after" photo when things are set in place better.

You are welcome!

I am certain the sectional comes apart. You could take the end with the arm and place it where the corner seat is now. Then you have a sofa with a chaise end on one side.

You could put the 2 single seats (that are then leftover) on either side of the tv. There might be connectors showing on the side, but they could be disguised with a side table or something else.

The only piece you'd have left to store is the corner piece.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. At that point, you can start decorating.

Wow, I didn't realize it took me almost 4 months to post again about the reconfiguration. Unfortunately our sectional only comes in two parts, not three. My husband didn't want to get rid of one end so this is what we compromised on... which still feels much more intimate than before. (In this photo, the futon is propped to keep the dog out of the living room when we're at work.) Thanks for the advice!!!

Now I want to get some more decor. I was thinking a piece of artwork and a houseplant? Any other ideas? Placement recommendations?

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Vast improvement! Would you be willing to place the tv on the wall opposite the window? Then I'd add a piece of art to the large wall.

TV on the wall side was my first instinct, but the hubby said it was easy viewing from all sides of the couch (him and his football watch parties ). I'm shopping around for artwork right now for a statement piece and maybe a houseplant to lively it up.

It is challenging, but very common when couples don't share the same vision. The way I see it is that ther is only one seat on the short leg of the sectional and today's tabs can be viewed from the side.

However if the tv must be angled please spend your funds on a solid console that looks more like a piece of furniture.

After the art consider a few pillows for the sectional. Good progress!

haha, yea the lamp does look puny, I'm going to use it as a desk lamp instead. Gotta find a lamp I'm in love with first. Thanks for the image reference. The dog in the corner was adorable. My dog blends in with the couch. :-D

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I guarantee you only one person can fit on the short sectional side and tvs can be viewed from the side. A compromise might be a larger tv in exchange for placing it flat against the wall. To date, No man has ever turned down a larger tv.

A wife can usually get her way in the end.... especially with a bribe of a larger TV! Best idea to date.

Smart Kimle. Larger tv idea never fails.

Could you please take a photo, standing by the railing, facing the window? I am wondering how the sectional sits, in relation to the window.

Here you are.

Thanks. That looks the best based on your limitations of having to use the entire sectional. Please invest in an end table that is the height of or slightly lower than the sectional arm. Ideally it should fill the depth of the sofa. A lamp towards the back.

Alternatively you can put in a floor lamp and then add a c table to go over the arm of the sectional.

Please remove the rug.

Thank you, I'm excited to start on some of these changes.

did you wish to do a black and white color theme? can i have a better pic of the rug, so i can see what goes with it? here are some lamps, etc.

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yea, we were considering a monochrome color theme. our rug is a gray with light slate blue color on it. we decided we will upgrade to a larger one or remove it all together as suggested above. I'm open minded to color but I'm really torn between committing to a color right now. artwork might dictate our decision. I found a cool black abstract art I like, but I'm worried if I can pull it off with out making the room feel too "dark"

this is the kind of vibe we're looking at

i see that, but, pls note that art is something you love and much like an expensive diamond or other natural stone necklace original art goes with anything. generally you complete your decor based on your rug.

The stairwell wall as you see it directly upon entering the home could be a great place for a large art, console table too.

This comes in several different sizes. Not "dark".

If you love that art that you posted above, using it in the family room depends on how you feel about your guests and art. I do think a lot of people will see it as "dark". If you have a lot of guests and that bothers you, I'd use it in another room. If you don't care what they think, hang it.

You don't need a rug on a carpet.

Your art (the largest print available) with the TV moved to the wall (I couldn't turn your console, so you'll have to imagine it), a chair, a more industrial lamp: