You can have two different style chairs, but connect them with the same color. Make sure they are not too different. Make sure they have narrow arm rests, so they don't take up a lot of room. https://www.potterybarn.com/products/brixton-square-upholstered-armchair/?pkey=carmstyle-m-arm-style-ff00070d1519fe2020-1+material-m-material-ff0016-1 

https://www.potterybarn.com/products/james-upholstered-square-recliner/?pkey=carmstyle-m-arm-style-ff00070d1519fe2020-1+material-m-material-ff0016-1

Thanks, Elaine. Those links look nice. Will try and see about two similar styles, but one smaller, etc. Or would lit look awkward with one arm chair and the other a non arm chair?

another thought i had. am replacing kitchen countertops. so thought what if i remove the barstools and make that an area for another chair also? or too crowded? the ring camera is sitting where the tv for that room is, next to the FP.

Can you fit 2 chairs together to the left of the sofa?

Unfortunately not. To the left of the sofa I only have about 36 inches maximum before a sliding glass door starts to open. I don’t want to block the sliding glass door. To the right of the sofa I could do probably up to about 41 inches width.

Why 2 chairs at all?

Can you share a floorplan of the space and where things are along with more photos showing the rest of the room?

Bar stools come in handy. Would give a lot of consideration before removing them entirely.

It sleeps 6. So am thinking 2 chairs and the sofa are important if there is a full house, so people can have a place to site and hang out.

here is a home made floor plan sketch of the first floor. attached.

Thanks Norwood. I do like the idea of the barstools also. Wasnt sure whether to keep or put furniture there. Going to have counter tops replaced, and will keep the bar stool area i think.

I’d say definitely do not remove bar stools - to make space for a chair or other furniture in front of that counter you’d have to remove overhang too. You sure do not want to lose counter space either. The bar stools will be used for extra seating for both just hanging out visiting and for eating. In fact, you might consider investing in more comfortable bar stools! As for chairs, I disagree that they need to be same color as one suggested.. They do need to be colors that play well together and match your overall scheme & style. You’ve got a nice blend going of colors & textures with your couch, tables, lamps & art. Maybe one chair is a solid blue of the lamp co, the other a muted print? Lots of options! You asked about an armless chair - they‘re ok but usually not the most comfortable for lounging if too narrow so be sure to do a sit test before buying one.

The concern I would have with no arm rests is - where would your guests put their arms? It's a question of comfort. If you have people over, you want them to be comfy.

good point. thank you elaine.

Assuming this is a short term rental.

Do you have a TV over the FP or somewhere?

I have a large family and we vacation together and often get a Short Term Rental house or duplex rather than hotel rooms.

There is some time during the day that someone wants to watch a bit of TV or we need the kids occupied while the adults are getting things ready for the day/evening activity or just to wind down.

When your used to traveling as a large group you don't always expect that the accommodations work for every situation.

Sleeps 6 (+ a kid or 3) Need room for 6 to sit, but it doesn't need to be a 6 seat sofa or 3 person sofa and 3 chairs.

I would probably add a chair with an ottoman - if needed someone can sit on the ottoman.

If you can fit another small arm chair great, if not don't overcrowd.

If you can tuck some folding chairs somewhere that people can see them they will make use of them. Something sturdy with nice padding like these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQ1TEKQ/?&tag=vurnicom-20

(Maybe hang them under the stairs)

You could also look for a corner to place stacking chairs, but someone is bound to sit on top of the stack.

https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Furniture-HERCULES-Stacking-Burgundy/dp/B002NS0ZQQ

You may also want to consider nesting tables on one side of the sofa - if people sitting on the folding chairs want to put a drink down they have a small table.

If you are replacing the counter I would make the bar area counter height (looks like it is bar height now, but the ring photo is a bit distorted.

I would add bucket seat counter stools something like this.

https://tableschairsbarstools.com/bar-stools/counter-height-bar-stools/contemporary-bucket-seat-stool-with-cut-out-back-on-counter-height-base-from-regal-seating/