I definitely think gray would be a great color for the walls. I would also get to separate couches with a ottoman in the center.i would get light gray couches with colorful pillows and some throws.

Also, thank you for your overhead picture of the rug. We have been going back and forth ourselves about the size of the rug. A designer told us to go with a smaller rug like yours that the furniture just touches the rug but we like the idea of going with a larger one like you've suggested. We want a 12'x15' as it would go beyond the couch and side tables.

Could you do a thumbnail sketch of the floor plan with all the dimensions? It would be a huge help to all of us. First take overall dimensions of the room. Then start in the corner: Measure corner to window frame> frame to frame> wall> opening. etc. you get the idea. Go all the way around the room and don't leave out any dimensions including the fireplace protrusion into the room.

Rooms with all those entrances and pass throughs are always a challenge. I would love to help.

Also need the sizes of the furniture you are keeping.

Here are ideas about rug size and placement. A 3-seat sofa and 2 chairs are the most versatile seating to start with. Does husband prefer sitting in a chair or on a sofa to watch TV? A chaise sofa, rather than a sectional could work for him to stretch out on. It could face the TV with the chaise either side (if you get a reversible chaise that can flip from left to right.) Two chairs (swivels for turning toward TV) can square up the seating by being on the end away from the chaise or they can flank the FP in warm weather .

Lots of leg room on this one.

Thank you for the suggestions! I will measure the room more accurately tomorrow and post. Thanks again!

Oh so sorry, I just went back and see that you did post a floor plan!. No need to do it again. I'll take a look at it.

"I know what look I would like and even have a few non-furniture things picked out"

Please tell/show us : ) .

Love the color of the walls and that wonderful paneled wall. I agree that the tv is in the right place on the paneled wall. Here is a floor plan which may work for you. Use the space that is not under the catwalk above as the seating area. This way the walk thru will be under the lower ceiling.

Tuck a 87" wide sofa with a chaise end on the right of the fireplace with a console behind. Install wall sconces for lighting at the console instead of lamps. Lose the big lamp (it's ver nice) and use smaller scaled floor lamps. Get a matching 66" loveseat and angle off the sofa. this will create a more open layout and not so boxed off from the kitchen. Add two matching swivel chairs. The coffee table is a 48" diameter with four round ottomans or floor pillows.

The rug is 12 x 15 so that it anchors the furniture and includes the paneled wall and the fireplace into one cohesive area.

Along the staircase wall is 10" deep low cabinet or bookcase up to the ceiling for games, books, etc. Something like an Ikea Pax with frosted doors, simple and functional for storage.

Hope this helps.

Well, here are some inspiration pics I like.

I like these furniture pieces too. And don’t want everything tufted leather but would like something in a cognac color and have a light colored main piece. Think I would like a rustic coastal look if that exits. Gravitate towards distressed ticking stripes, geometric patterns and large scale florals that are monochromatic in color but have color if that makes sense.

Love this couch & the room!

Looks like we are on the same page. Beautiful inspiration rooms. The only comment I have is that I feel the arrangement should be closer to the fireplace and on on the area rug. In your particular room, the sofa against the stair wall is awkward both visually and traffic wise. It's cozier pulled together.