Could we see a brighter pic, also see more of the room?

I'd consider an arc floor lamp in the left corner, and a tall green plant on the other side to balance. You could also add some color with pillows or throws.

Surround the TV with custom made cabinets to mimic the kitchen cabs. If you can't swing that, fill the space with Ikea units which compliment the kitchen.

Brighten the space up with some color: accent wall orange or yellow or red. Fill future shelving with colorful accessories.

Consider a wall to wall low closed storage cabinets in a simple pattern. Add large paired art work on either side of TV that is tall or taller than TV height.....you can also just put butcher paper templates on wall for low cabinet and then for the art.....a store like IKEA has some great low cabinets, or just use upper kitchen cabinets that are 12 inch deep and top with granite or butcher block stained dark.

Your kitchen is lovely!

Not sure what your budget is, but I would:

- Get a larger, wider TV center

- Replace the rugs

- Remove the basket. If it's needed for storage, then perhaps a nice trunk

- Place a tall lamp on the left side of the TV

- Add artwork above sofa and on right side of the TV

- Paint walls

Send out a picture so we can see what you end up doing!

Really like phuninthesun's rendition. A larger (black) media cabinet gives you the space to add color and personality w/ dimension vs just art - although you can add some of that to. Is your cabinet new? almost looks like 2 pieces..can you add a 3rd?

I would also add a lamp on the far side of the sofa for additional height, color and personality - not to mention light :)

I will mention that if you consider any flanking cabinets or built ins, don't forget to account for the differing ceiling heights..

The flanking cabinets will probably look great! Can we see them in the room please?

I would have to purchase them.

I will update when I execute the plan. :)

We would suggest building a custom media wall with shelving (wood or glass) with puck lighting.. stained to whatever finish you would like. We can also hide the speakers and include custom speaker grill cloth and decorative metal mesh to cover the doors. It would not only fill the wall space but be functional. You can see some that we have done here: Calabria Cabinetry - Entertainment Centers

Here's how it looks with the matching side cabinets.