I would take the TV off of the mantel and put it on the big wall where the lonely chair is (in the first photo) -- you should be able to find a very slim console for under it. Then it can be down at the right viewing height (which is seated eye level) without blocking the walkway, and you can put some nice art over the fireplace, which can give you color ideas for your rug and other accents.

those are great points thank you! I did consider putting the TV at the long wall however I did not want the TV to be the first thing you see when you enter the house, we're going to purchase the Samsung Frame TV to put over the fireplace instead of what's there now

I agree color is needed. Can you turn the sectional so that the longer side faces the FP and thus creates a walkway from the door then along the wall to the DR doorway? Then use painters tape to tape out a "rug" that goes under the sectional legs to about 1' from the FP so we have a rug size and can help with rug selection.

I moved the sectional like you had suggested but since the fireplace is not centered in the room, it looks really off balance.

still not sure how to design that long wall. I think two armchairs will look good at that wall (facing the window) however there will still be a lot more wall to work with

as for the long wall, I think a wood panelled wall would look great. I would want to keep it clean and open for traffic to both sides of the house. it looks like it's a major corridor so I would make a large, but simple statement with wood paneling. heres a couple pics to show the idea. in. oth cases nothing is on the wall except the paneling. very modern feeling.

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Since you already know what you would like to purchase (I would add curtains to that list), you should decide what colors you would like to add to the room and go from there. I actually prefer the layout the other way, with the sectional under the window. I think that leaves room to add a smaller scale accent chair, which would be grounded by an area rug with the sofa to make a conversation area. I wouldn't add anything more to the long wall than a nice piece of art and leave it as a walkway between spaces. First off, what is your budget for everything you want to buy? Second, what colors would you like to add to the space? Are the curtains for privacy, light control, or both? What are the measurements of the space from the closet to the fireplace and from the window to just the end of the closet wall?

budget is pretty flexible. The curtains will also be changed...I will need window treatments for privacy and occasionally for light control. From closet to fireplace is 16.5ft . what is the other measurement you need? I prefer warmer tones for this space. I guess those warm colors could be brought in by area rug or paint. here are 3 pix that "speak to me"
.. I'm thinking my style is Vintage Modern farmhouse

love your style.... what I am seeing in the inspiration pics is a lot of neutral contrast with texture. the first two pics have what looks like to be one dark wall and then the other walls are white. i love the grid pattern for the dark wall. your long wall can be your dark wall and then the other walls can be light. I think woven wood shades would add neutral texture. have you thought further on what you might like to so based on all the comments? cant wait to see your progress. I was reading an article from a design blogger who was overwhelmed with making changes to her bedroom. she decided that she was going to start with three thing she loved and wanted to do to get started. once she started with those 3 things, the rest was much easier to do. her starting points were adding a light fixture she loved, adding an accent paint color to a decorative door and adding shades to the windows. thought I would share as I know making change can be overwhelming...

Theresa Janssen that's exactly how I feel - overwhelmed. And that's fantastic advice, thank you! I love the woven wood shades but how would that work for privacy? I only ever see those rolled up and bordered with white curtains. the window is 9ft long

I like the sectional where you have moved it. Is there enough space to the right of the fireplace for the TV? If so, a sideboard/TV stand that goes from the fireplace to the wall would be great there with the TV mounted above the sideboard. You can buy a mount with an articulating arm so you can angle the TV. If doing the sideboard, I don't think you need any more accent chairs.

you can have a white backing added to the shades when you get them. I have a sliding patio door that I added a Roman shade to that has the privacy backing. you can do the same to the woven shades. heres my roman shade so you can see the size. I bought woven shades from home depot and they take you through the options and will take measurements and install them to if you want. just recognize you will probably spend more than you expect... it can be pricey. I felt though it was a needed expense for my house. you can look for sales too that will help. heres what i will ask... what do you think are your top 2 or 3 things you want to get done first. you have already did one of the hard parts...determined your style... so, that already narrows down some things.

Thank you for trying the sectional as I suggested. I like it that way. Move it a few inches to the left so it is not so tight to the window wall.That long wall is not meant to have chairs against it. It is the walkthrough. Move the chair to the right of the FP and try the console table where the chair is now. Art over the console will take care of that wall. I think you might be realizing the sectional is too large for the room but it can work. No bench under the windows, you already have enough furniture in the room. Rug then window treatments. Are there 3 windows behind those curtains? If yes I would consider 3 separate roman shades as 1 wide one will be difficult to maneuver. Round coffee table and some blue and/or gold accessories

thanks everyone!!!