Hi, Erin, what is the size of the current rug? I’m guessing 4x6?

What about a 6.7x9.2 size? Do you have some painter’s tape you could use to mark it off and see? The mock-up of that size looks great, really anchors the area, then you could use the current one in front of the fireplace, maybe (at an angle or something).

A couple of examples:

Any rug should sit about half way under your sofa and about 12” on each side. The last one jinx posted looks good. I don’t think you have room for two chairs in fireplace area. One swivel that could turn to TV/conversation area or to fireplace with a bench against far wall and some pillows might work.

Here is a mood mock up.

Where is the entrance into this room? As you said a lot of doors but where is the main entrance? Whats the door to the right of fireplace/? Two doors opposite it? What is the small room off the other side of the room?

Ok, I totally think you're right Jinx. That mock up is great. The current rug is 5.3 x 7.7. The 6.7 x 9.2 that you suggest looks much better. Disappointed that I'll be taking the rug back, but it's the right decision. Thank you for helping!!

Flo Mangan,

I'm loving the mood you created! I've been wondering about window treatments and seeing a blind is nice. Our house was built in the early 70's, it has great potential, but will really be a long term project. It'll feel great when this area is done!

Designer Interior South,

I know, the room is sort of a pass through for the house.

The door next to the fireplace, is the entrance from the garage. The doorways opposite, is to the front foyer area and then the other is to the basement. I removed the French doors that used to be leading to the foyer, and will likely put a french door at the basement entrance.

I'll take a couple more pics.

The back room is a converted sunroom that will be set up as a playroom for my 3 year old.

Designer Interior South

Please excuse the chaos that is my home...it's a total disaster as everything is all over the place due to the reno, covid and trying to make life happen while my hubby and I work and take care of our dude. Such a crazy time now.

I'm posting pictures in excess now just to show the flow of the area.

I cant wait to reno that staircase!!!

Erin, you can transform this space pretty easily. I have found great low cost items on Target to pull together transformations that inspire more great ideas. Go check out Target and Walmart for items. They have both beefed up their home decor game considerably. Since you mentioned that door next to fireplace is to the garage, I like my idea of a bench there even better. You could do wood and baskets under for shoes etc. Then it becomes extra seating.

I really like that idea, Flo. Storage is always an issue with all the stuff that comes with kids, especially shoes and toys.

I'm in Canada, but soooooo wish I had access to Target. When Target opened here, it was not at all like the ones in the US. Everyone was really disappointed and it actually closed after only a couple years.

But yes, I'm not worried about finding items that I like and are affordable but designing a home over long term I'm finding difficult.

Oh yes. My Canadian friends and clients have a lot of problems and cost is so much higher there. But they have a few sources. So ask around. Might find items on local Facebook market you could repurpose too.

Just take one space at a time. Not so overwhelming. If you pick neutrals for big items, you can add small things for texture and color interest.

I found this one today at Homesense. I'm loving the size! Thank you to everyone who helped me out!

We'll be buying a new grey couch a well, so it's slowly coming together! Can't wait to shop for the details! Thank you all again!

Looks good. I would pull it about 3” further under sofa. Helps “ground” your space.