I ordered some patio furniture from Target. It came about a week later than their furthest-out estimated delivery date and was a bit of a nuisance to assemble, but I like it now. If you're looking for real sturdiness, I would probably go with the Pottery Barn table instead of the Target one, simply because the Target table is "some assembly required." I have an assembly-required table in my house (not from Target, but real wood), and it's not as sturdy as my non-assembly-required table. I've had to re-tighten the legs a few times. Of course, this may speak more poorly of my own assembling skills than of the table itself.... :) Oh, and you might want to check on how you'd return it and if you'd have to pay for return shipping if you seriouly think there's a chance you might want to send it back. The Additional Info tab on the link you provided says that it can't be returned to any store, which would mean that you could be stuck with re-packing and shipping a 132-pound table if you decide you really don't want it.

I did our second home (condo) in a Pottery Barn style and think I can honestly say, I bought nothing from them! Not that I dont love PB...I do and buy there often! But being in a big city, I have many other choices. From The Dump (a furniture store here) I bought a black entertainment center for a flat screen, with side shelves and bottom cabinets ($700) for all three pieces plus the bridge shelf, a leather sofa and chair (under $1000 for both), a bar height table and 6 chairs ($500), and a large area rug w/Fall colors, geometric pattern. Remember Storehouse Furniture? They all went out of business and I found an outlet here that was GIVING it away practically. I got a huge wooden coffee table w/8 small drawers on both sides ($200!...reg. $800), and a bar cabinet for ($250...reg. $750!) For the entry, I had a wrought iron table made at an iron works place nearby and had them add a dark marble top to it($175)...found a huge wood-framed mirror for $30 when Bombay was going out of business. The rest came from garage and estate sales and extra furniture from our house here. My only splurge was two upholstered chairs that I special ordered with a striped fabric. Found a cute document style chest at Marshalls for $50 to go between them. I really bargained shopped when decorating this place, and since I got great deals, I didn't feel guilty when I couldnt find something in a cheaper version...just went ahead and bought the pricier one, like the lamp on the $50 table that I paid WAY too much for. I guess my point is that many makers are now trying to duplicate that easy, clean, casual look and if you have a certain look in mind, then scour the landscape looking. Marshalls, TJMaxx (Homegoods), Tues. Morning, Ross, Home Decorators Catalog, Target, Kohls,....all had options for me. I hope you find what you're looking for!

Leslie, I understand the $$$ issue of replacing a houseful of new carpeting...I'm guessing you may do something different down the road, but in the meantime, I'd go with the darker upholstery on the left for the sofa and perhaps a print that combines the gray and beige for the chair, or maybe even an accent colour, rather than the light gray. And then find some throw cushions and accessories that have all three colours in them. What are you doing with draperies?

The current coffee table seems too small to my eye, and too dark as well. I'm not sure how much is the photography, but between the sectional, fireplace, and the TV unit, there is a lot of "dark" in your room. Adding color, or choosing a coffee table that is visually light (like the glass top one My3dogs suggested), will add some energy to the room. If you go with an ottoman, I would look for one that picked up the yellow from the pillow, maybe in a multi-colored print.