I'd suggest an inside mount shade for you, probably white/grey or a wood tone of your front door.

Go with inside mount woven roman shades - they will diffuse the sun but not obscure the trim. Sofas don't seem to provide much of a conversation area - could you try the smaller one closer to the big one with an end table on the corner where they meet - sort of like an L-shaped sectional? Then add a coffee table, an area rug would be nice but have to think about placement so it doesn't bump against hearth

Thanks! I can't seem to find anywhere that can produce a 9' wide woven roman shade that is one shade. Because of weight, it is suggested that I have 2 shades, which I definitely don't want!! Also, the sofas are the same size. I may end up ditching one of them if I can figure out how to arrange the room.

Keep them both sofa! You most do shades?

I also like woven wood romans. I suggest 3 shades. One larger center & smaller on the sides. In other words, break into 3 at each vertical trim break. I would also add side panels off the windows but just covering the outside edges of the romans.

I would place one sofa in front of the window and have a large stuffed chair in a stripe or pattern, with a nice size side table and large lamp on the wall to the right of the fireplace. Look for a really large patterned rug with color for the area. Furniture front feet need to be on the rug. Choose colors from the rug for pillow on the sofas. After you have your rug choose a wall color certainly a little darker than what you have now.

I agree with Barbara about using 3 shades. Put 3 on one header and break the shade at each window frame. You won't even notice the break in the shades if they are measured correctly and placed on one header.

I like Barbara's idea about the shades.

For the furniture, I would

Option1

place the couch floated, facing the fireplace (so angled in the room) Place the love seat, to left of fireplace, in L shape with couch. Love seat would be looking toward entrance. 2 club chairs added on right side of fireplace.

OPtion 2

place couch floated, facing the fireplace. Add 2 chairs opposite couch, on either side of fireplace.

Please try arrangements and take photos. Thanks.

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I like Mike's idea also.

Can one of the sofas be relocated out of this room? Is a shag rug practical for you? I see a chrome/glass cocktail table, comfortable but small-scale pair of club chairs flanking a side table (wood that complements the legs of the club chairs), console table behind the sofa. Will you use and want to look at the fireplace? If so, position the sofa so it faces the window--console table behind that and club chairs across with their backs to the glass.

Or...couches face each other with some kind of reflective surface cocktail table in between. Matching pair of club chairs (with wooden legs exposed) anchoring each end--like a big square conversation group.

Whatever you do, don't block access to that fabulous window. People should be able to stand in front of it and take in the view.

For inspiration on club chairs and tables, look at Mitchell Gold/Bob Williams website. Prohibitively expensive! But great for 'window shopping'. Good luck!

I agree with either the three panel inside mount shades (sized to each window) or the side pull drapes.


If you went with the drapes they could have a subtle pattern to add interest.

These curtains aren't quite what I mean, but a subtle design that adds interest but also is kind of neutral in the room



Is it possible to float one sofa in the room facing the fireplace but not angled. The sofa parallel to the wall that has the columned doorway. The back of the sofa even with the edge of the windw.

Then keep one sofa facing the window. Possibly moved just a bit toward the wall the other sofa is on now?

Don't forget art! One or two oversize canvases hung or leaned on the wall might be very interesting. (The wall where the sofa is now, or the wall that has the columned doorway...)

I can never find the pics I have in mind,

But an art that is soft and bring in some color and your main colors you have going now might be great. Ignore the sofas, just picture a large piece like this on one of your walls. (With a lot if space around them.) one per wall. Maybe only one in the room. Or two at the most. Or two similar paintings side by side.



Ignore the style of the room, or the art. As well thought is a little low for what I'm trying to describe for your room, but look at the diptych nature of the art, and the leaning. It can be very nice.



I think if you figure out your layout, decide on window coverings then go to art, then rug.

Then you can see if you still need furniture.

Sometimes we go for more furniture when we get stuck on our current layout isn't working. But if it's not working yet, more pieces won't usually help until you nail that down. :)

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I like the idea of curtain panels because I adore fabrics but they would obscure your view and could actually interfere.

Add interest with wall art, pillows and a rug.

I have lovely large glass in my new den and I love light and my view. I purchased Silhouette shades by Hunter Douglas. They fit inside the casing so your trim is not obscured. They can be all the way up into a small cassette or open where sheer filters light or down for privacy. I love them.
As you mention your sofas are the same size, I would get rid of one of them. If you want to angle a rug out from the hearth you can place your sofa along one side and a couple of chairs across to create a conversation setting. I'm sure you are aware that adding at least two end tables with lamps will add to the space. Also a coffee table, a trunk or two matching tables to anchor the rug. Get one more pillow for your sofa arrangement and put it in the center, moving the small pillow in front. Add a floral arrangement or shop your home for a pop of color.
If I were doing your space I would move the painting from the hall to the fireplace. I would move the mirror to the hallway. Move your lamps out just slightly so the shades just barely overlap your painting. If one of those small pictures pairs well and is the same size as the one near your beautiful windows, I would hang one above the other. Those are my opinions of what one persons view is. :) I can post photos of my shades if you like or you can visit HD website, they have interactive feature where you can see shades in your own room!

For an expensive solution to the light, there are see through sun shades which cut the glare but allow you to see out. I got mine on sale from Penny's. Get three separate ones and cover them with a small valance. Silhouttes are beautiful but very pricey. When they are up most of the time, you won't even know they are there.

I would try several sofa arrangements, including those above and perpendicular to fireplace facing one another. Then take pictures and we can comment.

Is your chandy new? If you move sofas in towards fireplace with coffee table or ottoman between them, you could lower the chandy to reflect into the mirror. I'd like to see something spectacular hanging there. You have the makings of a fabulous room.

Could we please see a view of the room, taken from the window?

Once you move the furniture, we can address the art, but in general:

-remove the little stuff from the mantle
-mirror on mantle is not making a statement
-needs to be larger and reflect something interesting (could be chandelier, as Ramona mentioned).
-art should be replaced with something that makes a statement

furniture arrangement is key....the fireplace and the window should be the focal points....arrange the furniture to address both...not against the wall...move the pieces out...then move from there.

I still believe if you have outside mount honeycombs, then a valance would best cover them when they are up and not being used.

Keep the trim but get rid of the big part of the window and put a tv in place of the big part of the window.

Sorry for not responding sooner....was out of town with no internet access. Will address suggestions mentioned over the weekend, but for now, here's a couple of things that popped out from the suggestions....

1) Wall color must stay. It obviously isn't the best choice with these sofas but it's the staple color throughout our main areas of the house, which, as stated, was just remodeled.

2) Window has to stay. It's new as well (for the person who suggested a tv). We have another family room with a HUGE t.v. so this is more of the formal room.

3) Sofas will likely be replaced at some point. I could move one out, if needed. It's just what I have to work with right now.

Love the ideas given! Just need to mull them over in my mind :)

Here are additional photos for those that asked.

The chest that is now in there DOES NOT have to stay. I just moved an armoire out of another room and this is the bottom piece of it that.

Now that I see the other pictures, I don't like my idea of angling the couch. I would

remove second couch
move other couch in closer to the fireplace
add a couple of chairs on window side
place console table from dining room behind couch
move buffet that is in dining room to where console table was in dining room (that will balance out your dining room, since there is more room on the right than left.....you don't need both in dining room)

The couch that is under the window, try moving it to make an L shape so it's facing the fireplace.

I think Hunter Douglas Silhouette 3" or 4" shadings in a white color would have all the features that you are looking for and look beautiful. You would use 3 side-by-side shades that meet where the windows naturally meet. The shades could be lowered and tilted in the open position to soften the light and still allow you to see out, at the same time giving you daytime privacy. Close the vanes when you need total privacy or to block the sun; or roll everything up into the headrail that is only ~3.5" tall.

If you want the look of drapes, add decorative drapery panels to each side of the windows. If you are having the decorative panels custom made, use 1 1/2 widths of fabric on each panel so they don't look obviously unable to close. The drapery panels will help accentuate the height of the room--balancing the strong horizontal lines of the Silhouettes. It's also a great opportunity to add color or pattern to the room.

I would place a large rug and 1 sofa parallel to the fireplace, with a sofa table behind the sofa. A coffee table in front of the sofa; 2 upholstered chairs--1 on each side of the fireplace facing the sofa w/small table beside each.

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You may want to consider the new style shade called Vision Shades. Beautiful fabric shade that allows you to control light and privacy. Our Fabric called Milan would look very nice here. You can see these at http://www.solar-screen-shades.com

There are some hi-tech window films now that would probably solve the sun issue and leave the view. They're not your granny's UV films anymore!

I have a company that can make the nine foot natural woven shade for you. Also, there is Comfortex which sells sheer horizontal shades that are the same as hunter Douglas silhouettes.

I think a fabric relaxed roman shade (3) would be really pretty .

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plantation shutter would be great. love the updates.

It looks like you have combination of rug and tile in bedroom. A rug serves as nice padding to soften the blow of a fall ; but the transition of going from tile to carpet can be dangerous. Make sure carpet is secure. It is definitely a good thing to have a surface around the bed that is easily cleaned.

Previous post was a mistake. I posted on wrong discussion. Sorry.

I think you could find an exciting piece of art that you love to totally bring the room to life.