Here are my thoughts…I would keep the rug if it’s long enough for the new furniture configuration (unless you really want to get rid of it)…it’s beautiful and fits with the aesthetic in your home, looks to be in good shape, goes with the recliner, and could be a great counterpoint to more updated upholstered furniture with solid or subtle patterns. I think because it’s a walk through to the dining room, the best furniture layout is a sofa with two chairs flanking the fireplace…to keep the room open. But because it’s so spacious, the scale of the sofa needs to be bigger. Think long velvet chesterfield sofa. The square table could be one of the end tables, along with another end table, and topped with similarly scaled table lamps. Your buffet lamps could go on the buffet in the dining room. Move the secretary to the other side of the opening to the dining room, but on the same wall. Then a new chair in front of it angled on the fireplace…either a swivel or a light weight frame chair with upholstered seat/back that could serve as seating for the secretary, if you use it that way, and for the conversation area; or if not, then a fully-upholstered, stationary, comfy chair. The recliner would move to the right of the fireplace. These chairs would sit closer to the fireplace, rather than in the corners, accessorized with different floor lamps and small drink tables. The rug would be moved closer to the windows so it would be under the front legs of the chairs and the sofa. Lovely home!

I like this layout because that beautiful secretary would be the first thing you see when you enter the room. I also think the existing rug is beautiful. I’d work with that when selecting new furniture. I’d get low backed chairs so the one at the entrance doesn’t block the view of the room.

This is great advice! Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback!