Turn the coffee table around so that it is parallel with the fireplace and the sofa, moved as kifische described above. A navy or navy patterned rug with look good with the pillows and brown leather chairs. Put the cream chair where the sofa is now, close to the sofa, making an "L". The TV is fine in the niche. If you do mount it, leave the chest and place a mirror or large piece of art or three b/w photos in matching black frames. The b/w photos could be of your children .

Can your sofa face the fireplace? It would be easier to watch tv I think...

What about the console used as a sofa table?

You have a lovely start so I would begin by moving out that which isn't staying...

I agree that the two rugs don't look quite right...

It's really a smashing area :)

Here is DD's greatroom, very similar in size and configuration as yours. It's a different style and still needs some finishing touches, but maybe the furniture layout, which is very comfortable, would work for you, given the similarity in shape and size of the room.

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^^^ This! Love the texture of the rug and the way it coordinates with camel leather. Agree, use the console on the wall behind the sofa when you move it. Please try moving things and post new pictures so that we can see.

Start by removing everything from the room that isn't going to stay. Then we'll rearrange the remaining pieces and do the tweaking you need before shopping for a rug.

We think it would be nice to remove all of the clutter first, plus all of the rugs. Then reconfigure the living room similar to the layout below if possible. Once this is done we can help with the rest of the room.

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Please get yourself a single rug that's this large and hang your piece over the mantel.

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I would think an oval coffee table?

As an aside, I love your dining/side chairs..

Not at all...

I would prefer the console in this hallway with a lamp and large piece of art. It is too bulky, wide and dark behind the sofa. Then pull the sofa back into the area now occupied by the console. Use the table under the TV on the wall behind the two chairs once you've done your shelving there. Put baskets for throws, or stools for extra seating under the table. Measure and make sure the new rug will be minimum of 2 feet wider than the sofa. It should slip under the front 1/3 of the sofa and expose at least 12-15" of floor between rug and hearth.

I hope your new TV is no larger than this. You're gonna need some big art on that wall where the console used to be.

Hey, ot Emily, but how are you getting your palm plant to look so good? I have on in the bedroom near the window and it's not doing well. It may be suicidal.

Please try swapping the two chairs and round table with the club chair and square table, placing the table on the sofa side. Agree, the console is heavy behind the sofa.

If you're after a bold statement rug, as you have said, the console will work there. (Just considering the finished look here)

I think the rug is the next thing to do...

Do you have any color preferences? Price?

Yes to a less clunky sofa table.

I don’t have a problem with the buffet behind the sofa. Maybe something else would be somewhat better, but you have the piece, so I’d use it.

groveraxel, do you think the table holding the TV is too wide, not long enough to go behind the sofa?

tqtqtbw, she can try the console that's under the TV as a sofa table, but I suspect it will be too short.

Emily, don't get a matched set of tables. It'll look like a furniture showroom. I think you should aim for tables with legs, something with less visual weight than what you currently have, tables than don't overpower the seating.

Renee, I like your idea, but cost could be a factor, We will probably only be in this house for a few years, so we are trying to keep projects to DIY and things that will be a good investment for resale.

Groveraxle, thank you so much for doing the pictures. I have NO visualization skills. You have no idea how much this helps me!

Here is what I have been looking at so far for rugs:

I ordered this one from Target the other day to try out. It had good reviews, and is returnable to the store. Still a little nervous that it might be too dark/overpowering.

Aria Green Rug I love the pops of gold in this one.

Regan Rug Like the overall look, but this particular one is probably too vibrantly orange.

Green Vintage - There are a few rugs in this line that I think are pretty

I also like the rust and softer red rugs that groveraxle did.

The first rug above (which is the last one you linked) is gorgeous. Unfortunately, it's not in stock.

Thank you. I agree. Rug #1 does look great. I have a notification set up so I will get an email when it comes back in stock. It seems to be sold out everywhere. I definitely don't like the 2nd and 3rd pictures. Officially crossing those rugs off the list.

Rugs #1 and #4