So pretty love the colors. I think you have enough natural with the window treatments & the bookcase trim. I would choose a leather ottoman close to the pillow color. Pull the chairs onto the rug more, they looked jammed onto the windows. Remove the "straw" piece from the corner again looks squished in. Another thought: your tables should be arm chair height so when you reach for your tea/coffee/cocktail/book it's level.

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Thank you for ideas. I love the ottomans colors you chose.

Are you planning to use one ottoman? If so, consider one with wheels. I suggest that because

I find I really like being able to roll the foot stool out of the way rather than getting up and needing to push it away from my chair and/or walk around it. On wheeled foot stool could be more easily shared.

I used the base of a round metal foot stool that rocked -- it had been paired with a desk chair.

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I removed the fabric covered plywood cushioned top, replaced the top with a round (about 16") wood table top from Lowes, to which I'd applied a wood sealer. A large round cutting board would work as well.

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and added four wheels to the metal frame placed where the rocking foot stool became a

"rock ing roller" .

I find I really like being able to roll the foot stool out of the way rather than getting up and needing to push it away from my chair and/or walk around it.

Lovely space. Those bookcases are gorgeous and love the window treatments. I find ottomans uncomfortable. I like smaller footstools. Might want 2 smaller ones. I would remove the tall vase beside left bookcase and the small round table. Leave some open space. I love the chandelier but it would be so much more useful and prettier much lower. 😭. You need either a next size bigger rug or get chairs up more on the rug. You transformed this into useable space in a beautiful way. My comments are just to further a great little spot!

Although the chandelier looks good ... for practical purposes, I'd much prefer a small ceiling fan (w light) there and then also add a tall thin lamp with medium/large white shade on the table with a three way bulb -- suitable for either reading or just conversation.

Thank you guys for all the suggestions. I took the floor lamp on left side out and moved chairs onto rug off wall. Just those two things made a difference. The little table on right side is a plant stand just waiting for me to find a plant for it. I am going to look for a lamp soon for my center table. I’m going to see if I can lower the chandelier.

How tall is the tallest person in your family who will ever visit you? Do at least know that before lowering that light fixture. Would not lower it unless you're planning to set a table beneath it permanently ... w/no option to move the table w/o raising the light.

Woohoo! You are on a roll!!

Btw, you can lower chandelier and just buy a “S” hook and you can easily lift it up if needed. I am guessing it is rare that you open table? I would drop chandelier to center in window about 30” above table, if you have enough extra wire tucked up in junction box. If not, you would have to rewire fixture. 😊

S hooks come in all shapes, finishes and sizes.

Up vote "S" hooks.

I checked my chandelier and it hangs 24 inches down and my ceiling height is only 8’ 4” . The chandelier is not positioned over a table so I’m not going to be able to lower it. Bummer. Hopefully it doesn’t look too bad. The chandelier coordinates with my dining light fixture in same space. This little nook was originally a breakfast nook in same room as formal dining room. It seemed silly to me to have two eating areas in same space.

Just adding a few things. You have a great space. What color is the ceiling?

Flat white ceiling paint

I was looking at ottoman about 30 “ wide but it covered my rug so much. I like the way the two foot stools show more rug and makes space look larger.

Nice space you've created! Is it too late to get a larger rug? The scale of that one seems a little small. A larger round rug would bring in more color and softness and allow for the 30" ottoman. Just some thoughts. I love what you've put together so far!

Do you have a decent sized foyer? I think that rug and table might be happier as a focal point there.The table is too tall for the chairs and will make a table lamp too tall for a good reader. I would prefer a rectangular rug so the leggy chairs could sit entirely on it and be grounded. I'd remove the more casual tab top curtains. They're a bit bedroomy for this space. Add pair of reading floor lamps in brass right and left of the the chairs. Here are a couple of styles. Put your plant stand and a maidenhair fern between the two chairs.

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Traditional Pharmacy Floor Lamp, Adjustable Swing Arm · More Info

Fangio Lighting's #1527 62 inch Marble & Antique Brass Metal Floor Lamp · More Info

Keep in mind Maiden hair ferns like a humid, wet environment. A birds nest fern, orchid would do better. I like Flo's thinking about the ceiling--its often an over-looked design opportunity.

I put a Mother-in-laws tongue on your plant stand. They grow in most any light and are compact and upright.

I love painting ceilings to compliment spaces. But since I don’t know what is in adjoining space, not sure about the need for any change. I thought the color was a soft green or gray and I am looking for a pretty color along that line for another poster here. But it is something to consider.