The table and basket do look awkward and busy. Assuming you want to keep the basic arrangement the same, I'd replace the round table and basket with a chest of drawers - same height as the sofa or 1-2 inches lower - that better fills the space and blocks traffic.

Another solution would be complete re-arrangement so the sofa does not restrict entry to the living area.

I would remove the basket and scoot the table towards the wall a little. I don’t see where someone would choose to walk through there. Nice room.

Not a Pro.

I don't think you need the table or the lamp.

Less is more. You have a coffee table for setting drinks down on.

I would change out your tv console to dark wood.

If you feel you need to keep the round end table, see if there is room next to one of the chairs.

First of all the sofa needs to be moved. Its not a good idea to look at the back of a sofa when you walk in the door. once the sofa is moved you will have plenty of options for the table

I would suggest window treatments for the windows flanking the fireplace, perhaps pretty Roman shades in cream with sprigs of coral, yellow and blue flowers to tie in with the carpet, sofa and painting over the mantel. Some candlesticks or something else tall on either side of the mantel painting would add interest. Remove the round table and find a very slim table to place behind the couch where you'll place the lamp, a pile of books and a small, pretty bowl or tray.

Could you get two small matching side tables and two matching lamps to go on either side of the sofa? It looks a bit imbalanced right now.

If you need reading light and want to eliminate the table and lamp next to the sofa, you could put a floor lamp next to the chair to the left of the fireplace as a reading chair.

Just move the table/lamp a bit closer to the wall. If you have young children who are using this as a path, put a rubber cord guard on the floor over the cord until you get them properly trained that this is not a thoroughfare. No adult is going to cut through that way. And yes, you DO need a table and lamp there!

Who on earth came up with the idea that it's "wrong" to see the back of a sofa when entering a room? Designers place sofas this way all the time! If there is room, a long, narrow sofa table behind it is nice, but it's far from essential. If there is a skirt or trim on the front, it must be continued on the back of the sofa as well, otherwise it looks unfinished.

Pretty room. Lose the table. It unbalances the space. Get a floor outlet if you can. Replace the table with just a floor lamp.

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I think the sofa is in the wrong place as well. Would you consider moving it?

One other option: sofa table with two lamps.

Center the sofa on the FP. Get your print matted and framed so it appears larger and more the correct size for over your mantle.

I would change out the white media unit for a floating unit that can extend across your left wall.

You can always add wall sconces to either side of the media cabinet either ones like these with shades.

or completely adjustable lights mounted on the wall with an adjustable swing arm for reading if required.

Your sofa has such an attractive curved back, I hate to see you cover it over. I would not use a table just to hold a lamp that is too large for the area.

Becky, I think Beverly is right here. The back of your sofa is pretty and looks better unobstructed. I think a floor lamp is the way to go, especially if you do a floor outlet. If you have a crawl space under the house, a floor outlet would be a piece of cake.