In your room, I prefer the farmhouse style end table, but I'd keep the whole piece wood, not painted.

The TV stand wood is fine. I'm not a fan of throwing up shelves on any bare wall, but some nice art here and there will help a lot. The rug's a little small, maybe, but if you tuck it under the front legs of the sofa, I think it will look better. Yes, it will be farther from the TV stand, but will create a conversation area with the coffee table and chair you should also add.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Main thing is that your daughter be safe. So I would not worry about adjusting the rug, etc. or about getting a coffee table. If you wanted a coffee table, an ottoman style would really be the best. Or you could even just use a couple of poufs, that you could easily push over to the side; and those could also possibly do double duty for extra seating.

Just to show one ottoman style view - and I think a dimmable semi-flush light fixture could be nice in your space.

And maybe just some plug-in wall sconces to flank the window - for decor + ambient lighting without needing to use table space. Many styles available.

One idea, and on sale today. :)

https://www.lampsplus.com/products/solano-mica-shade-plug-in-wall-lamps-set-of-2__92g88.html

(sconces could also be positioned a bit lower - depending on your preference.)

I'd do a large storage ottoman double duty as foot rest and toy stash. You definitely need more lights, the overhead light is too stark for a living room. You want lights that pool around the furniture. Wall lighting is good on either side of the sofa. Yes the rug is too small. It would be best if it were anchored under the sofa, not floating alone. If you measure the room we can find a better size. If the rug is sized well it can go under both the sofa and tv stand, which will solve the mismatched wood colors. I'd get the furniture done before worrying about wall art.

Overall I love what you’ve done so far! Love the style you went with. Your space looks really very good already!!

——

I do think the rug is too small. I’d get a larger rug.

New lighting.

Maybe wallpaper the top half of the walls.

The tv stand is fine.

In my opinion: in the future, please consider developing a complete plan for each your room in advance. That way, you'll have a unified and cohesive space. Keep in mind that rooms do not exist on their own. They are part of a home. Each room doesn't need to be matchy matchy, but it does look better if there is some sort of plan. You don't have to get everything all at once - just have the plan. Develop a wish list. Also consider starting a thin three ring binder with tabs, loose leaf wide rule paper, and top loading sheet protectors. Your categories may be: vendors (stores), budget, and ideas. Discover your interior design style by putting different types in top search box (one at a time). For example, rustic, farmhouse, and transitional. A ceiling light is not optimal for this type of room. Much better is a table lamp or wall sconce in each corner at chest height. When considering colors, remember each surface in the space - including floor, ceiling, walls, furniture, and adjoining rooms. Measure twice, buy once.

Elaine, OP stated the room is a former dining room, hence the light!

Thank you all for your suggestions. I like the suggestions of the ottoman-style coffee tables or poufs and really like the idea of the wall sconces. We have wall sconces in our family room above the fireplace. You can see both rooms from the kitchen. The kitchen and family room have an open floor concept. Do you think it would be okay to have wall sconces in both rooms?

Also, do any of you have thoughts on the coffee tables that I am looking to build. I'd love to hear if you like the traditional farmhouse version for this space or the rustic side table?

Beautiful fireplace and arrangement. One of the most elegant I have seen in my 6 years on this site. Love the mirror and sconces.

I think it would be fine to use sconces in the other room, also. You could use some that complement these sconces that you show, or do something in a different style to set up another type of feel in that other adjoining space.

For example, this sconce has similar lines to your pictured sconces, and is a classic style. It could also work with farmhouse/rustic. I would be concerned about the pointed/sharp edge on them though - unless they were hung very high; and I don’t know that this solution would work in that spot. So just something to keep in mind, if searching out similar sconces to what you have.

But there are so many ways you can go with the sconces, and with the overhead light fixture, as well.

So much depends on the mood and style you would like to create. Are your furnishings and general style in the adjacent room(s) farmhouse/rustic?

P Banos, Sorry about that - yes, you are correct!

This room seems like it would be a good place for a sofa/chaise You don't have to space to waste on end tables. Your room needs seating and wall mounted lighting to maximize the space.

I would run the sofa from wall to wall.

Mount swing arm lamps on the walls

Select a coffee table with a lift top

First and foremost, I’d focus on how to create a practical family space, as it is going to be a well used room.

I would create a focal wall, which is needed, but idea below would also provide needed storage. Head to Ikea for a closed-in unit and since you are handy, add shelves on either side to match the table (prefer the white one and stain the top light).

The rug is fine and you could add two faux ottomans, which can be easily moved for play time.

Not fond of your idea for walls next to window and two or three large framed family photos hung vertically would be more personal and will create more symmetry.

Add textured cushions on couch, a throw and large baskets for toys.

In regards to lighting, build side table(s) first so you can choose the right style, but especially the right size.

@Maureen- Thank you for your thoughts. I really like the idea of the focal wall and other suggestions.

If the room is 12 feet by 10.5 feet how big should the rug be 9x6 or 10x8?

Hi Todd that can depend on the way your furniture is arranged, but if you can come within 12-18" of the walls it's usually good. So generally the larger rug would work. You can lay it out with tape and see how it would go.

I've had remnants from high-end broadloom cut to a custom size and serged for less than the cost of many rugs.

Thank you @P Banos. That is very helpful.

If you are building a table, go with a round or oval one. Nice end or coffee tables in that shape are very hard to come by. One does not need to be a toddler to get bruised or injured by a tight space with a table with sharp edges--ask me how I know . . . You could do a very similar table but just with an oval top. I've looked at some of those. I replaced my sharp edged wood coffee table with a rattan one with rounded edges. Much more comfortable. It opens up at the top for storage, always a plus. Maybe not the designers dream, but with kids, stashing stuff away so no clutter always a plus! I agree about perhaps mounting the TV, because it does break up the wainscoting line, although there are worse sins . . .

Mainly design for use and functions and comfort. The forms can follow those, you have a lot of good options so the first questions should be who is going to be using the space and how. My husband loves to watch sports on TV, me not so much. I debated turning our dining room into a TV room so he could have a getaway. If that's the purpose, make it serve that function and don't be shy. Perhaps a mini fridge built in under one of the end tables? At my last house, I used a guest bedroom for a TV room, that was one feature we had . . . Hubs has a collection of autographed photos of his favorite players and other sports art. We have a corner devoted to that in our home, a "gallery wall" and also a shelving unit to display some of his other sports memorabilia tchotchkes. So yes, no problem with that in the room, as long as it is to scale, not overpowering the small space. Perhaps other media needs to be accommodated? Our TV sound system has five speakers . . . surround sound.