You can do something like this ledge wall, and use the ledge that you have to add a few items. The fabric chair is nice. I'd rethink the cocktail and end tables for something that does not match one another.

If you're not buying a rug, I'd try chalk paint on coffee table.

Well, here goes - 8 x 10' poly for $98 - if you like rug colors: paint below ledge this darker tone, and above it the lighter/brighter tone.... along that line...!?

Or SW Drizzle below, and same color whitened, above..

You might want to avoid more of sofa's brown, but instead repeat the carpeting - does this?

Hi. Some questions, first.

Could you post more photos of the room?

Are you wanting to keep the furniture for sure?

Is the furniture wall-hugger or does it recline back?

If you are keeping it, does it have to be against the wall for receptacles or do you have floor receptacles?

Honey. You have a rug the color of a grayish mouse , and you "bought furniture for COMFORT" , not looks, in a deep mouse ? : ) tone. Paint the walls, and go a lot darker, not lighter. It will help "eat " / absorb the furniture and reduce its bulky feel. . All the way to the floor., same color, the ledge has no reason to be emphasized. Yes, get rid of all the clutter, IGNORE that ledge., add a big piece of art. Don't be ocd about the match, but noting beachy or coastal please, there is NOT one coastal thing about the seating. Greens blend,( just look in the garden) . Make it the "comfort cave" you intended is my advice : ) No coastal........ no coral.... no.

Jan, I smiled, as coastal was what? my attempt at teal....

But is this a basement? ... you don't want too dark, but my grey/white coral rug was well too light.

Yes, everdebz.......I do realize that : ) Thus I darkened the concept.

A multi colored print fabric for throw pillows; blue walls top to bottom; large framed canvas over sofa; two floors lamps on either side of sofa which will frame the canvas and give light to all the seating.

Decluttering the space first will help, then painting the walls, next up will be adding color. Add some artwork, accessories, lamps, a plant, etc.

Are you willing to exchange the reclining furniture for same thing in a different color?

I will try posting more pics tomorrow. The colors did not photograph well. This furniture is a grey with blue undertones. The patterned chair is ivory with blue and green pattern. the room is lower level and the only light coming into this room would be through patio doors through adjacent small office. I appreciate everyone’s feedback so far. I won’t be painting a dark color because of limited light in the room. Yes, I will be adding lamps and/or floor lamps, I am returning all of the tables and looking for something that matches the proportions of the furniture.

Possibly end tables or coffee, could vary the look: not in wood [brown again].

Everdebz you are so right. All of the tables are going back. I ordered some more substantial end tables. No wood, metal with travertine marble tops. I will accessorize and love the idea of teal to brighten it up. Thanks!

Oh, ok... let's see them later!

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I like the greens that Jan posted. what about doing something cool w/that ledge wall? you can't just 'ignore' it. utilize it.

If doing the greens, paint it a deep, inky forest green and add some natural wood.

you could do something along these lines: (ignore the decor and funky placed shelving,,,just get an idea for color and natural wood)

perhaps even doing some cool uplighting w/the small LED lights

or something like they've done here. built ins:

make a photo wall..

Beth, I like what you did with those shelves! and the paint to show them off a bit....

Really cool ideas for that back wall! I’m glad I’m doing the painting last!

Beth, those are some awesome ideas!