Here's a third take on the rug placement. The original placement definitely made it look like it was too small for the room. The 2nd placement didn't seem to take it far enough to create a "conversation" group. This 3rd placement is definitely a conversation group, but the new blank area feels too blank to me and makes me desperately want a proper 8x12. (current is 6.9x10). Maybe its just because I got used to it the way it was. I also am not crazy about the abstract trees over the sofa. looks bland to me. I miss the hydrangea, but it may just be the wrong pictures. too small... too neutral. Doesn't tie in with rug colors as well as the hydrangea did. @junco did you see the original version in the link with the trees on the tv wall. And a closeup of the fp... I just LUV that picture -- no matter where it is! And here's a picture in the foyer that I could bring into the LR space somewhere. Easier to replace a foyer picture that doesn't have to match anything. and I just received and installed an online high-risk purchase of a rug for the nearby sunroom-office. The picture showed camel, but the description said light-green. I felt I could live with either if it was a nice shade. It's not like me to take a gamble like that, but I did (they promised return free shipping if I didn't like it) and I love it. Could be bigger, but it will do for now. The room was soooo cold before. Now I can do windows. Grommet panels for now. fancy roman top-down-bottom-up cordless shades when some money comes in. And I wouldn't be surprised if that green is similar to Huntington Green. On the way to the paint store now to grab some more green samples for FP/Window wall.

Thank you terriks for the Photoshop example. I appreciate your taking time to address a solution to a situation. I'm going to keep your post. Actually, the subject matter in this painting is also quite large and not something to be viewed up close. To take the posted photo I moved close to include more of the room contents and I believe this changes the relationship of the art as one might view it were you here. In our home, the piece is viewed looking across the LR from the Entry, or while descending the stairway and I am confortable with how it hangs. It only seems high when you step into the LR and then you are too close to take in the entire subject. Thank you all for the critiques, I am not defensive but am unable to provide you with a real life perspective.

Crazyone, there is still much to do in our living room (new carpet, lamps, end table, etc.) and I'm hoping to bring some color to the walls some day. There is an "Inglenook" (i.e., step down conversation pit) and fireplace just behind where I am standing to take my picture. It has colored walls and built in seating that I absolutely love. I just need to find another color for the sofa area that will compliment it. The wall opposite the sofa has a large, espresso color entertainment unit and a vaulted ceiling that needs some serious attention as well. So much to do, so little time. :-) Jodi-

I would go get a large thin mirror from Ikea then go to Walmart and get some abstract paint and design a third of the mirror with the colors of your living room but then do one nice splash of burgundy or like a red color and the work that you do onto the mirror put it where the branches are and just lean the mirror against the wall it will bring more color into your living room and make it look more interesting it will truly look really nice then you can say that's my artwork 👍