The room with tape - where the chairs and TV stand will occupy.

The chair I am thinking about buying - times 3.

The TV stand I’m thinking about buying.

Not an expert but the chair looks extra deep - what does it measure? If someone is tall and wants more comfort, what about a footstool....

what does the room measure too?

I like leather chairs for men.

But won't there ever be a significant other for you or a guest for you or one of your boys?

I would definitely get four chairs now, even if your room is a bit tight, because if you get the three now, in 5 years hence, you may not find the one that matches.

If the room is too small for four, you might find a space for the fourth in your bedroom as a reading chair, and then move it into the den/family room when you buy your house.

I like everdebz idea of a couple of footstools.

I sure use mine.

Another option is one larger ottoman with a large tray on top that you can put drinks and snacks on.

You can even find one that has a top that comes off that you can use for storage.

Can you post a room layout with the measurements.

Could you put the TV on the wall and do away with a TV stand? By doing so would give you more floor space and perhaps not make it feel so crowded. What size of TV are you thinking as I'm wondering if the chair placement would be too close to the TV? This may be of help https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-size/size-to-distance-relationship

tedbixby is correct again!

Mounting the TV would obviate the need for that piece of furniture and save a lot of space!

Do people still need all that other paraphernalia like the DVR, sound bar and all that? Where would you put that if there is no TV stand? Can you put that on just a long slim shelf below the TV?

(I am not the tech expert when it comes to these things.)

What kind of a desk do you need, and what else do you need for your office?

I really don’t think you are “clueless” at all. The chairs and tv stand are very nice. You have good taste.

As @tedbixby mentioned, wall mounting tv could save you some floor space, and if you’d like, you could use a floating console.

Hammered adds basic texture - would it blend with rustic unit [unless it's too shiny] 26" W x 17" H - smaller chairs, you can have room -

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It looks like you have a beautiful armoire in the room. Maybe it could serve as a desk/home office piece.

I am trying to guesstimate how much space would be available for a coffee table. I am thinking an ottoman style could work well. With tv mounted on wall, it would really free up some space.

As one idea, this is an interesting style - and also comes in a bench format.

https://www.industrywest.com/hemlock-ottoman.html?utm_campaign=shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7Y78nPyj6gIV-QiICR160gXWEAQYEyABEgKMaPD_BwE

Since I don't know how you use your desk, I'm wondering if a wall mount one would work. What I'm thinking is that you put it on the TV wall and hang it under the TV which is also hung. This could also become your TV stand and ground the look of your TV. Rather than the desk being in another area of the room this may also allow you to move the chairs further back and give you a bit more room. Will your boys be watching TV in this room with you regularly?

Something along these lines for the desk.

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Such great ideas already! Thank you so much! A rough room layout is below - but not to scale.

Freedom,

Thanks for saying that I’m not clueless. Let me show you the before and after of my living room. The second photo was after the Houzz ”intervention” - for which I am eternally grateful. Before:

Before:

Before:

After:

After:

So maybe I am somewhat recovering “clueless” : )

Ted,

Thanks for the ideas of a folding desk under the TV. I actually do most of my work from a laptop with my feet up and sometimes with the TV on - hence the Comfortable chairs and need for a coffee table - or the great ideas shared above for an ottoman.

I am in a rental. Is there a way to mount the TV and hide the wires? My sons will also put their gaming system on the shelves below so those wires would need to be hidden also.

probably only going for a 50” or 55” TV since the room is so small.

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions!

Have you thought about maybe a recliner for yourself and 2 "regular" chairs for the boys? For the recliner you would have to do away with a coffee table more than likely but with the chairs being so close you could put small tables between the chairs or use C tables which can scoot up next to the chair. As far as hanging the TV on the wall and hiding the cables. Google search it and see if there are any possibilities you could do that in your rental.

C table

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Good ideas Ted. Thanks so much!

Looks very sleek in LR. Everything looks great and particularly impressed with the art selection. That is a classic shot.

Thanks Freedom! Yes, an iconic photo! Thanks for your kind words.