I think it looks nice.

I don't know what it costs, but I would love to replace those spindles with glass. I think it would look sleek, unobtrusive and contemporary.

Love the glass panel idea!

I actually would probably switch the furniture, putting the couch against the railing and looking toward the rest of the room and then use the black chairs and new white chair in the fireplace area (white chair facing and black chairs flanking).

ETA-meant to say I love love love your mobile!

I see a mix of traditional (FP mantel, the two dark chairs, round side table) and contemporary (white furniture, underneath tv, coffee table) and the very strong contrast of white to dark. Somehow the two need to be brought together. Tchotchke arrangements probably need a little more contrast in size of items, and a focus. The mobile is awesome, maybe a pillow with bold print in dark and lights can help push it to contemporary if that's what you like. Lots of bins on the floor. You have a lot of very nice pieces!

I like the sectional and fireplace area, but something seems awkward about the furniture arrangement in the secondary seating area (chairs). I don't really understand what the focal point is. The throws on the backs of the chairs stand out, and not in a good way. The floor lamp in the corner by the TV does nothing for the room (the brass one, on the other hand, is gorgeous!).

I like the mix of contemporary and traditional, and the high contrast.

I like it, a lot. Not sure I would change anything. Sorry disagree with suggestion for glass panels, I think that would make the area too cold, less cozy.

It has a nice look to the space. Personally, I would add large plants as it gives a bit of color/contrast in an organic way. The lamp near the TV can be replaced with a large fiddleleaf fig type plant. I do agree the lamp looks a bit odd there -- but I'm guessing it's actually used with those chairs at times?

I'd add a throw to the sectional with a textural print.

I love that blue pillow and I'd get more pillows in that or related colors.

Very pretty room! I agree with the above about a larger painting. I would swap out the other mostly white picture with something with more color to even out the nice light and dark contrast and maybe add some smaller art here and there. As said above you could try playing around with the dark chairs placement.

What is your wall paint color? I really like it!

The wall color is BM Huntington white and the trim is Simply White.

I think these are all great ideas, the idea of a vertical painting is a good one, I paint all the art myself on old canvases so I just have to find the right peice. The very white painting actually had a lot of soft blues and pinks, it's just totally washed out by the window!

re: the layout. I've tried to flip the side of the room the couch is on and it just doesn't look right, the chairs seem out of place on that side of the room.

I agree that that I need plants next to the TV instead of the lamp. I put it there to experiment with how to add more vertical height to the room (ceilings are 9'). However, I also need more lights in the room for needlepoint and reading - it's really been hard to figure out how to add them without breaking up the sight line. Brass lamp is from Target.

I also agree about the fact he fact that I have too many bins, I needed more storage and went a bit crazy at Target one day. My theory is that once the room is decorated I'll figure out which ones match best and move the rest to other areas of the house.

This photo is not perfectly styled or edited, but this is what's behind the couch! I definitely need a different window treatment or nothing at all & the plant needs to be moved (there is good sun there and she's a little sick)

You have a very interesting look, but for more warmth I would find a colorful tribal rug to go underneath the sectional and coffee table. Tribal rugs go very well with modern furniture and would help to make this the focal point of the room.

I would add some patterns in dark/light if you want to stick to monochrome. You have things that are dark and things that are light and they have nothing blending them. Dark/light striped drapery panels, geometric print covers for the cushions, a dark/light patterned rug?

And I have the urge to paint the inside back of that niche with the shelves a brilliant jewel tone just for the surprise.

The decor items seem mostly small scale and pale, while the space and the furniture is large, so they look more cluttery than decorative and sort of float away. Mix in some dark pieces for anchors and some larger pieces to bridge the size difference.