Here are some pics from Houzz that might give you some ideas. I love the blinds in the first on that hide the upper windows, but it's a pretty contemporary look. The interest on the ceiling along with the chandelier brings it down a bit. [contemporary living room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-living-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_718~s_2103) by new york interior designer David Landy ASID CID NY State This has a strong horizontal element with lighting that breaks up the height: [traditional living room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-living-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_718~s_2107) by dc metro general contractor Moss Building and Design [ the last two use lots of wood/built-ins to add heft and interest [(https://www.houzz.com/photos/st-clements-great-room-traditional-family-room-toronto-phvw-vp~81556) [traditional family room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-family-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_720~s_2107) by toronto design-build Schnarr Craftsmen Inc [traditional family room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-family-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_720~s_2107) by atlanta interior designer Mary Trantow

Please, get him to the dr. for a complete physical. At his age, there could be medical reasons why he's unable to perform (and since no guy is going to admit that, they feign disinterest). Some of the medical causes can be serious like prostate cancer. Others can be things like a side effect of drugs he's taking for something else. But he needs to be thoroughly checked over, before you start worrying about spicing up things in the bedroom. Get him a clean bill of physical health first. Then make sure there isn't anything phychological/emotional going on (like depression). Then it will be time to start working on the spice. Look, I lost my dad way too early to prostate cancer--he had to have it in his mid/late 40's, BUT he ignored things until it was way too late for him. That was 30 years ago. Today, there are much better treatments for the disease--and found early it's rarely a death sentence these days. You obviously love him, so make it your business to encourage him to be checked every year so you can have him around for a good long time. Of course, it is nature's cruel joke that we turn into sexual maniacs when our hormones go out of whack in our 40's, just at the time when men's bodies are slowing down. Doesn't seem fair, does it?

First, I hope all is well with your child. Rightfully it is hard to think about furniture when you are dealing with something so major in your family life. YUM! I love the color of your new upholstered pieces, the wall color, and the whole architectural vibe of your lovely home. I have kind of skimmed through the other comments, so if I am repeating things already suggested (and perhaps rejected), I apologize. Part of the reason I think the room feels a bit cold is because of the lighting. Almost all of it is in the corners of the room, not near the seating to create warmth where people will be. I would also ask if you have considered trying the sunroom rug in here, and putting the LR rug in the sunroom? I think the light background would lighten the feel of the space, but also work with the dark walls, particularly since it appears that the rug has black in it (or a very dark navy, which would also work in the room). I would take down the artwork that is on either side of the doorway behind the open french doors. It doesn't allow for nice viewing of the art, and really doesn't compliment the doors, either. They are actually a bit of architectural detail as they sit open in front of those end walls. Take the floor lamp out of the corner, and use it next to the wood chair - ideally between the chair and the couch if you can. Turn the small cabinet against the wall that has the small shelves, making it a part of that vignette, and put the small lamp on there that is currently on top of the tall bookcase near the sunroom, so it will tuck on the left side of the cabinet under the shelves. The lamp that is there now, (which appears to be another of the same floor lamps as the one on the other side of the doorway) can move to the other end of the room. Take the two pieces of art that were behind the french doors and stack them on the wall to the right of the small shelves. Angle the armoire into the corner. Sitting flat on the end wall feels crowded. Move the lamp on the bookcase to the small cabinet, as mentioned, and hang the clock that is on the shelf above the bookcase. It is light, and will add some reflection and sparkle up there. Move the collection of silver candlesticks from the brass table to the shelf where the clock was. I like the chair and ottoman to the left of the couch, at the side of the room that opens into the sunroom. I think it blocks the view of the radiator beyond, and makes the overall look much nicer. Try to find a way to add the other floor lamp here. I think your drapes are pretty, but the rods need to move out further on each side of the windows. The drapes shouldn't be angled, but hang straight, and they look skimpy pushed so close in on the window. I do agree, tho, that I would rather see something with some pattern there. These in the gunmetal might be one idea: daria in gunmetal Consider getting heat-resistant metal paint in a silver or pewter and paint all the detail metal work on the top of the fireplace screen. It will add another point of light in the space, without losing the overall darker feel of the screen which is nice in front of the firebox. I love the silver pillows. I like the brass tables, but I would use them as end tables on either side of the couch, and use the small silver table to the right side of the wood chair. Neither of the brass tables feels large enough as a coffee table. Using a rich coral as an accent color could be a great choice with the upholstery color and the wall color.

Amy, wow! LOL OH I absolutely love the deviled eggs with the gherkins, lol. Did you add the gherkins on the tops? DH thinks its so funny that I do that, but anyone that tries those, loves them, LOL! I have more of those seasonings if you would like or need more, I keep those on hand until I run out and then will make more. (usually only twice a year, around the time I harvest and dehydrate my peppers) The chocolate habanero salt sounds incredible on your scalloped potatoes! YUM ...My favorite is the cajun ghost, I use that with all kinds of things.... burgars, meatloaf, soups, olive oil dipping & dressings, fries, baked potatoes, potato salad, shrimp, pork chops, beef kabobs, steak tips, even toss a pinch of it on top salads... the list is endless.... The kodiak spice rub is DH's go too for salmon. I dont care for Salmon but he loves it! We do lots of tailgating and bbq's ...so that 'seasoning' is sorta one of my specialtys. Can you tell I enjoy cooking ....LOL So happy to hear you enjoyed those! =) heres a few others too....Let me know if you need more! LOL