based on the placement, if the rug is slightly larger than the sofa, it's going to extend into the hallway or walkway area. I think that would look odd.

I'd make it just large enough to slightly extend past the sofa edge, and forward, leaving enough space for any console under the tv, like shown w/this one:

Thank you Beth! That’s what I’ve been seeing when looking for inspiration. I was thinking only having the rug extend a few inches or so from the back and maybe a foot or so on the side but you might be right that it’ll look odd. I am a little concerned because the color of the sofa and the color of the floor are very similar (I have a swatch and they’re very close). Do you think it’ll look weird with those two tones right next to each other (where there is no rug, i.e the back of the sofa.)

The reasons we went with this color is because it’s a PU leather and we have young kids- it cleans well and there are limited colors offered in leather, and I’ve been advised that a darker sofa would not work as well (I was considering charcoal fabric as well)

Beth is right. Do not extend the rug to the sides. It will be a trip hazard. Definitely look at rugs that contrast in color (I.e. lighter) so you avoid the all-one-color problem. You made a good choice for your family in your sofa. The rug will tie everything together. What is the size of the area taped out to include a rug? (With the feet slightly on top of it.)

Thanks Redryder!

I know it’s a little difficult to see in the photo (ignore the yellow/green tape- it was another configuration I was considering at 2pm- analysis paralysis) I taped the outline of 15 x 10’ rug. I have 33” from the front of the rug to the tv-wall. I’ll have a wall hung media bench that’s about 16-17” deep. Do you think that looks alright?

Here are some suggestions. I increased the screen size of the TV to be more in proportion to the space and the sectional.

Added a shelf/unit below for any equipment or accessories

Suggested a layout for the area rug

This time I painted the wall in addition to link all the items together and added candle wall sconces equipped with battery-operated wax candles that have a remote control.

Thanks Beverly- that looks great! The renditions help a lot- thanks for doing that. I understand with the rug now- that looks better! For sure the TV we have a 75” now and had wanted a size larger but at the time it was out of budget. Upgrade might be coming in the next year or so. We will switch out the sconces too- these are old ones just so we have a light source while finding the right ones. The battery candles are great- especially with children and pets running around.

For paint, I had actually thought of painting that wall dark but I could never make up my mind as I was still looking for furniture etc so we just did the white for now. The kitchen that is opposite of the tv-wall is mainly walnut and has a full wall black backsplash so I’m not against repeating some darker tones.

This is the lamp we’re getting for the space. It’s large, 79” dia.

I love that lamp, may I ask where it is from?

Kathy Lee, of course. It’s from Petite Friture and the model is called Vertigo. Comes in small and large and several colors. I saw it a year ago in a restaurant and decided that I needed to have it someday. :)

Does this space require an overhead light fixture? Do you have any outlets in the floor for minimal floor lamps?

Chrome Tented Pharmacy Floor Lamp

I inserted a few rugs in the room to see the effect.

This rug below is obviously too large, but I thought you should see how that looks also.

Beverly- the only floor outlet is under the sofa. There are four recessed lights in the ceiling and a spot in the middle where there used to be a fan that I removed. I’ll need several more light sources, not sure where to put them yet.

Thanks for the pics with the rugs- it’s tremendously helpful to someone like me that cannot visualize themselves. :)

Since the sectional seems to be a featured star of the room, I just thought you'd want to select floor lamps that were very minimal in polished chrome to work with the sectional

It’s a great idea! I’ll make sure to get one, it’ll be great for reading too!