Very nice room. I know you didn't ask, but I would work on the furniture arrangement first. How are you watching tv at that angle? Could we possibly see pics of the rest of the room?

That is a great question. LOL I have big chair/ottoman I sit in. Typically if I am on the sofa I am laying down watching the TV. The view out the glass sliders is the ocean. That is my favorite chair.

I worked on that concept last year. BUT can not put cable on exterior wall where the buffet is. Can't run cable due to code around the glass doors. So the corner where the TV is now is pretty much it. I use to have the sofa placed where you moved the chair creating a cozy area, but it did cut the room small. Then I bought the CHAIR! LOL. The buffet is on that wall because if there was a chair/sofa there then when looking out you are looking at a building not the ocean! I placed furniture more for scenic viewing than TV watching. But I do agree the rug could be larger. I will move the chair in and enjoy that vignette for a bit. the sofa table is something I have thought about too. But as long as the TV stays put, I can't utilize a table behind the sofa. UGH lol

Thank you so much for your input.

I do like all of your "ideas". The asian style accessory furniture is my favorite. I would love to darken that buffet of mine

I think you need to work on your furniture arrangement.

Knowing the TV must stay in that area what do you suggest? The plugs are behind the curtain and the cable outlet is just to the right of the corner. I wouldn't think of blocking the sliding doors as that is the ocean view.

This layout might work for your room.

If I understand your layout, you have moved the TV to the wall previous of the sofa. The thing I don't like about having the sofa on that wall is the view changes. Looking out while sitting on the sofa will only see the building not the ocean. But I could try that as it gives all the furniture the best view to the TV.

Maybe swap out the sofa for a sectional and get a matching ottoman to put your feet up or keep a tray on top you could then put a sofa table between where the sectional meets the wall for added decor an put up some lamps there and on the other back put a desk where you could work also facing the ocean view, I'm sure you could keep your favorite chair in your favorite spot still.

I have purchased a set of tables today! and they are perfect. Everyone's ideas gave me such inspiration to make decisions and I want to sincerely express my gratitude.

If you want a layout to view the ocean, then it seems like this would be the optimum layout for you. However if you have already tried the sofa facing the slider and it didn't work we suggest trying Beverly's layout.

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This was my layout for years! LOL It felt cozy to me, but some friends thought I was cutting the layout . The kitchen is behind the sofa also has the view but they felt the sofa obstructed it. But I never felt that way. THANKS!

What coffee table did you decide on?

Why not go back to the way you used to have it? Especially if you felt it was a cozy arrangement and didn't obstruct your view from the kitchen. I'm sure your friends meant well, but unless they're helping pay the rent, then ...

I already have a side chair with ottoman. The room is sufficient with one side chair. I do want to thank you for your ideas tho.

Were you still going to add end tables? I like the collection you chose for the coffee table!