That is a great space. Remember all decorating does not have to de done immediately. Get the basics figured out and then add items over time. IMO first decide if the carpet is staying. It is neutral so you can work with it now and change it out later. In the LR I think you could work with 2 sofas and 2 chairs. Is it possible to get another sofa matching the one you have? Move the console table from in front of the windows and put it behind the sofa. The mirror looks like it's hanging in mid-air without an anchor below it. Yes get rid of the shelves. They usually just collect a lot of small items that give a cluttered look. I think curtain panels would help a lot. Hang the rods above the windows and have the panels just touch the floor.

Do you have chairs for the DR yet?

The front door opens into the dining room?

Yes, it’s an odd set up, I think. But we have another little dining area off the kitchen that has double doors to the back patio. We use it for an office.

Jck910, thank you for all of your suggestions! I don’t have dining chairs yet, and would like to keep the general look of the home somewhat rustic and modern at the same time, so have been on a search for something that fits. I agree with the mirror looking like it’s floating, I just wanted to get something up there because there’s so much empty wall space! You’re definitely right, and it made me chuckle. I’ll have to figure out what to put under that to ground it better! Thanks again for your suggestions, I truly appreciate it. Off to check out some curtains!

Hello Larisa,

A floor plan is one it's way. Once we can see that we can work with you and the furniture you already have. You do have a great start.

Questions:

What are your favorite colors?

Do you have a theme that you like?

How many people will be using the dining/living room each day and potential guests?

Do you have dining room chairs already?

Back with you soon. Great job with the pictures and measurements. That helps a lot.

Marcie

Marcie, no I don’t have any dining chairs yet, but it would be a max of four people. We don’t know anyone here, as we just moved out of state. I have settled on gray, green, off white and black. Theme would be just rustic modern, I don’t like very ornate furnishings, I like nice clean lines. Comfortable but still looking clean and smart. I grew up in Washington state, so I’m wanting to bring the greens and grays in. Was thinking of nature photography on the walls, pine trees, lakes, etc. I do want to get rid of the table in front of the window as well as the coffee table, the antique chest by the front door and shelves on either side of the t.v. As they are all very red in tone, and I’d like to replace them with something that would match the dining table, or just go with the color theme better. Thanks again!

Great, got it. I will be back with a floorplan and some suggestions. Marcie

Keep your decor investments where the people live, below the window and door frames. The ladder shelves and the white shelf on the wall by the vents can certainly be eliminated. I would invest in a pair of upholstered armchairs for the living area. You might find a small mirror to hang above the foyer chest, but the other two mirrors are overkill. Replace them with art.

Thank you for the suggestions!

Working on your floor plan. It is getting late here Larissa. I'll be back I promise. Your theme almost sounds like a cape cod theme.

Since there isn't a window in the dining room, you might consider some of these suggestions(faking a window).

https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&rlz=1C1GCEV_enUS875US875&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=fake+windows+for+windowless+rooms&ved=2ahUKEwisgaTxrKnqAhVyQt8KHcOGCc0QsAR6BAgFEAE&biw=1280&bih=610

I would move the sofa back towards the wall a bit and put a sofa table behind it. Or move the console that is by the window and put it under the mirror, on wall behind the sofa.

I am trying to understand the current colors in your space. The colors are not clear on my screen. Your sofa color appears to be a grey but I’m not sure and also not sure of wall color.

These chairs have a rustic feel. Modern take on wing chair. Comes in a grey/brown color. Microfiber.

https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Lorenzo-High-back-Studded-Fabric-Club-Chair-by-Christopher-Knight-Home/14142279/product.html?kwds=&option=23462998&refccid=QVA6ZR7IPPVLPTCJ6OASSSOBEY&rfmt=&searchidx=33

Nice sage color:

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/m/products/solid-velvet-pillow-cover/?cm_cat=Google&sku=9956892&catalogId=61&cm_ite=9956892&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7NLdvLyp6gIVAobICh1aKQGrEAQYJSABEgJFFfD_BwE&cm_ven=PLA&cm_pla=Pillows%20%26%20Throws%20%3e%20Velvet%20Pillows

If you scale it right using swivel chairs with your sofa and sofa table against the wall, you have room for this kind of arrangement.

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Replacing all the carpet and tile with a wood or wood look floor should be your first step . The space is great but the carpet brings it down .

Good Morning Larisa,

This is a 3D floorplan with suggestions for the layout. Until you can get what you want It was moving around or keeping what you already have and using it in the layout. yes the furniture doesn't match yours exactly but it is the idea only. I noticed that you are using a card table in the dining area to work off of so I did (against common opinion) put a small desk under the windows. This is just an idea for the layout and it is not me saying "do this". Just one of many possibilities.

I did not add your nic-nacs into the renderings because you are very good with how you arrange them as noticed in your photos.

1. In the dining nook I put one of the couch tables ( the one under the tv, the smaller one or the dresser) in the dining nook. Just until you get what you really want. It is good to have something in place so that when you do replace the item you are already used to having something there.
2. Then the small couch table in the entry or nothing.
3. the desk under the window or another couch. Your preference of course. Or a bench.

Here is the floor plan for your consideration:

Here is a suggestion for your consideration. Instead of the TV console that you currently have what about one of those consoles with the electric fireplace? They are fun, provide warmth, storage and hide the cords from the TV, etc. Just a thought. Here are some examples.

Marcie

Best Wishes Larisa. Hope you enjoy your new home. Moving can be daunting.

Take care,

Marcie

PS decoenthusiate has wonderful ideas. I would trust her.

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Well Deco probably younger than I am. Sweet? well I like the way you are kind when you talk to these fine folks. So maybe, can always hope for it. LOL too.

3D program? you may like this one; https://roomstyler.com/3dplanner

Sorry Larisa some side conversation going on here. We didn't forget about you, honest. :-}

Marcie

I see you modified your compliment, Mae Day! lol I'll check out that link. Thanks.

:-)

Larisa,

How are things going? Hope we didn't lose you. Please let us know if you need anything. We are here to help.

The HOUZZ girls.

You could move chair from corner to left of couch. The coffee table is handy for drinks. The plant can go to corner in LR by window.

Thank you all for all the fantastic suggestions, they’ve given me a lot to work with! Mae Day Organizing, truly appreciate the work you put in to help me!

I love seeing people happy with their homes. Hope this helped.

Sincerely,

Marcie

Larisa,

Thanks for getting back to us.

Best wishes,

Marcie