I would put a larger table between the two chairs with possible storage. get a sofa, loveseats are a waste and place it closer to the tv, not on the wall. one rug with the two seats and one with the sofa.

could we know colors? are there only 2 of you normally?

i think it would be nice to include some caramel leather somewhere?

Thanks havingfun,

I don’t want to put a table between the two swivel chairs as it would then be right in front of the fireplace and block the view of the flames from the rest of the room. It isn’t a flush/wall fireplace but a free standing “wood stove”that is also decorative.

We anticipate spending an equal amount of time in both portions of the room, and usually it is just the two of us but we often have 2 to 8 family members over so need some additional seating, but can bring over dining room chairs when a crowd.

Floor will be a “smoked ash” vinyl plank and neutral but bright walls. Kitchen cupboards are midnight blue and island is cream with a walnut top. I’m open to adding colour, have been considering caramel or brown tones for the sofa area but may go for something bolder for the swivel chairs ...

Is there any way you could still make a change in the construction? I would like to see the master bedroom entrance moved to near the powder room. This way, you could move the tv and tv furniture area closer to the fireplace area.

If you cannot, then I'd leave the loveseat where it is, but eliminate the sofa. Instead of the sofa, add a couple of chairs that people can scoot behind. Otherwise, all foot traffic to the powder room has to walk in front of the tv. Awkward. I realize you don't entertain a lot, but when you do, this is not ideal.

I'd think about where the dogs like to sit. Mine like to face us. Would they be happy in a corner?

Thanks CDR - not sure if we could still move the bedroom door. I was originally near the powder room and another designer convinced us to change it, and it made sense at the time.

If we did so, would you move the love seat further away from TV wall to create symmetry in the room? But that would make the viewing distance less than ideal.

Re the dogs, I expect that most of the time we are in the swivel chairs we will be facing the views, and thus the dog beds. Actually I’m kind of hoping that if we have a deep shag carpet in the Arab area, we can dispense with the dog beds in that room entirely, but we shall see!

Thanks CDR, that's certainly given me food for thought, and I really like the round rug! Not sure about the viability/cost of moving the bedroom door at this point, but I can always ask!

Hope you can work it out. Right now, the room just feels chopped up to me. Foot traffic is really important when choosing the layout, during the construction phase.

Many happy years in your new home!

roxanne, i do not consider colors of floor, because you can't change it all the time. i meant colorings in your furniture? you should worry about paint after you have outfitted the room. I would take two couches and put them like an L in front of where you place the tv. so sorry, did not think about the fp too late last nite.

there are lots of small end tables, just need to wait for furniture likes.

Thanks havingfun. As we will be getting new furniture, the colour choices are wide open at this point! The only other colours that have been chosen are the floor, and the kitchen cabinet (midnight blue and ivory). Thanks for your feedback.

oooh, love that combo. ok, give it a try.

let me know i will toss what you do not like

I have a very similar layout with wonderful views in my current home (sadly selling it with the wonderful views). I have chairs and a small end table on either side of the fireplace, which allows great views from there. I also have a sofa with small end tables and ottoman facing the fireplace, also allowing great views. This works really well for us. I suggest this layout just because our great room is so similar to yours and it is important to maximize those views. Congratulations on your new home.

Thanks Krii - I’m sorry you’re losing your amazing views!