Not terribly different. I have gotten a TV stand, turned the table, and got a new light fixture over the dining table! I haven't found a piano yet, and haven't painted but hope to soon!

That couch looks so inviting! Have you looked at some larger rugs for the seating area? The smaller one can go in the eating area, or maybe in your kitchen?

I would love to get a larger rug for the living space. I've been keeping my eye out but I struggle with being decisive on it - they're so expensive that I want to choose the right one! Do you have any favourite places that you look for rugs?

Hah! You asked the right person. I’m a rug fanatic. There are a lot of reasonable rugs on Overstock and Wayfair. RugsUSA, Rugs-direct.com, rugs.com and Etsy are other places I like.

I have inexpensive rugs in my office and hallway and they’re fine. You don’t need hand knotted expensive ones. I’ll take a look and see what I find.

When there are sales on Wayfair and Overstock, you can get larger sizes for very little money. I redid my master bedroom when I found a 10x14 that I liked during a sale.

Remember to buy the smallest size of a rug if your want to first “see it in the room”. Smaller ones are easier to return. One of the websites let’s you envision the rug in your room, but right now I can’t remember which.

You want the front feet of the sofa on the rug so probably a 9x12 or 8x 10 is needed.

Found some ideas. RugsUSA is having a fall sale and is the site that lets you up load a photo of your room.

Going a bit modern will let your couch be the star of the room.

Geometric also works with your couch.

I’m not sure if traditional/classic rugs give your couch the attention it deserves. But here are some I found.

These are definitely non-traditional.

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Oh my gosh thank you so much! Also - I never would have thought to order a smaller one to see & then return it - what a great idea.

I really like the second and third of that first batch you sent. I appreciate you having a look :) :)

Crate & Barrel has a visualizer, as does Rugs USA. Here are some 6x9' rugs from C&B:

The third one I posted is my favorite but didn’t want to prejudice you. I think a lighter rug is a good idea so the dramatic color of the couch is highlighted.

Look at leather chairs in a camel color. They don’t need to be super expensive but that would also complement your couch with the third neutral rug.

Some ideas for an accent chair (or two if they don’t crowd that area). Keep the style open since your couch is large, dark green and a cushy fabric.

Ideas from Overstock

Amazon

Wayfair

Just one of these could work. But the dark chair in the corner seems similar to the taller one.

Any chance you could mount the tv on the wall above the console? It will help to open up the view of the room.

I had a similar issue. A long living room. I put two chairs at one end and created a smaller sitting area with a rug.

I moved my couch out of the "walk-way" of the front door and created another section with my TV as the focal point.

After reading tons of articles online. I purchased a bench that separates the sitting area from the TV area. The bench can be sat on from either side.

It is amazing when people come over they just migrate to the areas. If they just come over to talk they sit in the "sitting area". Sunday football everyone migrates to the couch.

The only issue I have now is end tables for the couch. When people (or dogs) walk around the couch I don't have enough room for end tables...?

@RedRyder I love those chair suggestions! Would you just get one and put it on one side of the tv console angled inward?

That would be nice to mount the tv on the wall - perhaps after I paint that'll be the next step. Would you get a rug that extends all the way from the couch to the tv stand or would you just have one that is larger to go under the feet of the couch & under the coffee table?

@Julie J - that sounds like a nice set up you figured out! I like that idea of having a bench that works for both sides.

No, I got two club type chairs. I put them angled next to each other and a table (tall ish) at the angle opening. The bench is about 3 feet in front (can be sat on from either side). The rug is under the front chair legs and bench front facing club chairs.

It takes up about 1/4 ish of the long room. The couch/entertainment system takes up the other 2/3-3/4 of the long room.

I don't have a coffee table because my dogs lay in front of where ever I am and the table would be in their space. I have two end tables but they make that area to clustered. I am thinking of getting a C-table that can slide under the couch when I need it. Or, fold down or put off to a corner when not needed.

It appears your living room might be longer than mine..?

Once I moved the couch away from the wall I loved it! I love the clear walkway to the kitchen. When it was in the "traditional" wall space, we all weaved in/out of the furniture to get to where we were going.

Start with one angled towards the tv. Then you’ll see if you can fit 2.

I like the bench idea from @Julie J.

Yes, the rug should go from the couch to the tv console. Both should have their front feet on it. That will absolutely identify this as the “sitting area with friends”.

For guitar to better stay in tune, might work to switch it with snake plant.

What ways have you approached finding complementing fabric/ art with green sofa? I have used clothing, towels.. why not...

I don't see ceiling lighting - is the dining light enough for now?

Oh good thinking - I was hoping to put it on the wall once I get a piano and know where it could go :)

That's a good question - I've been having trouble with art. I think it would be fun to have some pinky colours in there.

I'm not a huge fan of overhead lighting - I'm more of a lamp person!

If not covering the piano, a look that pairs well -- table lamp on top, and music inside?

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A bit busy, but at least brown goes with brown chair also.

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@everdebz oh I love the Javayah Wooden 2 Door Cabinet - thanks for sharing those!

Bit of green -

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I agree that overhead lighting in a living room is weird. I have old “eyeball “ recessed lights in my Great Room and I hate them! I put them on once and creeped out. Lamps all the way!

@everdebz - I think we are on to art. You’re one of the best “searchers” here. Can you help?

@Laura Campbell - what type of art do you like? Two good websites to scour: art.com and greatbigcanvas.com.

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Do you have 2 nesting tables? is that working well? With music, etc. do you need to move chairs/ coffee table?

The floating shelves might be good surrounding the tv. If sticking out in dining area, who might bump into one? [me] ;)

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I think it'd help to hear what you think of your kitchen- is it mostly functional, or have you made it decorative? can we see it?

I think that a paint color variation might add definition and depth I think they say... not bright accent, just variation or even wallpaper for texture.

There's 9' behind sofa... and long shared wall [DR / LR], etc...

is there a view you enjoy out any windows?

Lift top, for snacking, or laying sheet music-

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Or tv and your shelves where the sofa is now? built well with lighting also, etc...

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I would switch the couch with the TV wall because the TV will get more light in the spot where it's sitting at the floor you want it where the couch is and you'll have more light at your couch when you switch it to the other wall

If you switched, the tv and whatever else works for you there, can be not blue, but something that complements the rest.

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In a way, that part of the room can be sectioned off - whatever purposes; you could hang guitar away from seating area....books away from direct sun, etc....

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Oh these are all really wonderful suggestions, thank you!!. I did try swapping the couch & the tv but it made the couch feel super bulky to me - and I had planned on putting the piano on that side of the wall as well which may make for two big/bulky items?

I can take a photo of the kitchen tomorrow when it's daylight again - it's through the dining room doorway. It's older - all wood.

I do like the look of those darker accent walls.

I'm also planning on painting the room 'simply white' this weekend!!!

Is it possible that the sofa didn't have much around it: end table, lamp, piano, etc.? Then it would seem to 'stick out'...

while on it, how deep is sofa, and how wide?

Painter's masking tape can be used to lay down size of sofa, piano, etc. and to fill in height, try carboard boxes...

Does the light from the window interfere with watching tv? The slight bumped out wall may make tv watching better - or not.

I personally like the couch where you have it.

Any decision/purchase on a rug?

Redryder and all:

has there been decision about what/ where additional seating goes [besides a sofa]?

how does the layout go? might be easier on lonngg wall, because not in foot traffic [which other side's openings make for]...

Sorry for the extreme delay - the walls are 'simply white' now! (I'm trying to add photos but it's not seeming to let me!)

Truthfully I don't watch TV often and VERY rarely when it's daylight anyway, so it's not a huge concern to me :)

I just purchased this rug which hopefully arrives this week: https://www.wayfair.ca/rugs/pdp/union-rustic-giannini-geometric-moroccan-area-rug-in-grey-off-white-c003187046.html?refid=GX601560150226.~&position=&network=g&pcrid=601560150226&device=c&targetid=dsa-323850286994&channel=GoogleIntent&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4omaBhDqARIsADXULuVwLve4N2tcrilloiptNqsVJ-sipCnECAYz8NWZVZ4XjDW__3dKg_UaAoMyEALw_wcB

Love the idea of using painters tape to see how furniture would map out - I hadn't thought of that! The couch is 6ft10 inches wide by 2ft9inches deep.

oh thank you so much for the tip @coray :)

@coray great ideas for vintage rugs!
@Laura Campbell, after the rug is finalized (hoping this one makes you happy), is there room for one or two other chairs in that space? I still like the idea of cognac colored leather chairs.

@everdebz is asking a good question.

I’m late to this thread but have you tried putting the sofa perpendicular to the living room? That might create a more cohesive look.

@RedRyder I think there should be space - just waiting for a small one to go on sale :)

@Amanda Smith - do you mean like facing the window or how do you mean?

Yes, facing the window. Will it fit that way?