***Please bear in mind that the room is essentially naked; I'm asking for advice on sectional layout/size--not so much matching and decor!***

I know that it's very commonly stated that sectionals are to be carefully chosen depending on the living space. It also happens that many people believe they should get one--often at times when they should consider alternative choices of furniture.

I'm hoping someone out there can tell me I could get a sectional (biggest is best) because I frequently have close friends over who would thoroughly enjoy laying on a big couch/sofa and just relaxing, playing games and watching movies. My girlfriend and I love to lay down and play/watch things together and couches/sofas just don't have that same "faceplant anywhere and relax" feeling that sectionals do.

The dimensions of the TV stand we have are 50"x20" and it looks like this:

- http://www.z-linedesigns.com/upload/products/240_1_large.jpg

The sofa and bookcase that's currently in there are temporary hand-me-downs and are absolutely something we'll replace with new furniture (so try not to pay these things any heed)! Basically, the only things that have to stay in that room are the TV stand, AC, modem & router, and the vertical blinds.

Some sectionals that we were looking at were:

- http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DC59FQ/ (We felt the grey perhaps would be too muted.)
- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZJ06HY (The chaise on this model is not reversible, though is it possible to have a LAF Chaise in our living room setup?)
- http://www.mybobs.com/Mercury (In black, not red! This is one we were almost about to purchase until I noticed how much horizontal space it took up...I don't know what I could put to the right of the chaise here...a little drink bar under the kitchen's window?)

We *really* love a leather look and the way it feels. I've researched a great deal about types of leather furniture (the difference between bonded, split, top-grain, and everything in between), so don't worry about talking about leather types and what to look for!

I love things to be cool to the touch and warm up as I lay on them. We *don't* like how so many fabric/microfiber sofas absorb heat and just burn you up as you stay on them for too long.

Anyways, regardless of material---I was hoping people could offer suggestions on how to get a 3-cushion sectional in here. I'm sure everyone will most likely suggest a 2-person seater with a RAF Chaise (or perhaps no sectional at all), but I greatly welcome feedback and discussion on this matter.

Thank you so much everyone.