Try this......move the ottoman where your coffee table is now just to see if a darker plane will give you the "anchorage" you're looking for. If that does the trick then you can either purchase a new, dark coffee table or paint the base of your existing one. I think adding an area rug will make the space seem too closed in. I like all your colors.

thought i.would also show some additional ideas for pillows, again using your inspiration pics as a guide https://www.etsy.com/listing/635327961/sanderson-fabrics-chelsea-sageivory-self https://www.etsy.com/listing/739898383/ivory-orange-and-gray-plaid-pillow-cover https://www.etsy.com/listing/745300715/beige-and-gray-stripe-pillow-cover https://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/maddie-textured-pillow-cover/?pkey=call-pillows-throws-slipcovers&isx=0.0 https://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/belgian-linen-contrast-flange-pillow-cover/?pkey=call-pillows-throws-slipcovers&isx=0.4 https://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/faye-textured-linen-pillow-cover/?pkey=call-pillows-throws-slipcovers&isx=0.0 https://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/washed-velvet-pillow-covers/?pkey=call-pillows-throws-slipcovers&isx=0.0

Thanks for the suggstions! Yes, we were going to pull rug out more. Wanted to buy area rug a ittle large, maybe not so much brown in it. Table in corner with lamp matches coffee table. Have TV wires and TV box on bottom shelf of it. Can I just get a taller lamp? Was going to move sewing box somewhere else. Can't put three seats facing TV/fireplace. The TV used to be on wall where the rocker is now but I moved TV over the fireplace to make a reading nook. There is a "walkway" in front of the rocker in this small family room that goes to the right to stairs, living and dining area. The family room area is small and broken up by that area that needs to be kept clear. I had two couches before and they were too big. Regular one was under window and loveseat was where small part of sectional is now. Arms overlapped. Maybe I should have gotten different sectional configuration. Just two seats and two seats? Just bought this one :( Moved here 5 yearsago from larger home, just retired, and trying to decorate bit by bit. I don't have decorating confidence in my purchases but I sort of know what looks good. Also want to get new rocker or glider/recliner because this one hurts my neck - pushes neck out. Not sure what color to get or fabric/leather. I like the lamps you picked out. But maybe white or lighter color shade near sofa, which has a grayish tweedy look. Room is rather dark at night. Do you do online decorating assistance? Here in San Diego the decorators I have looked up are for high end price points. Thanks, N.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I like the idea of some blue in the rug to pull from the photo above the fireplace, but I couldn't seem to find the right blue. A lot of the carpets had too bright of a blue. I'm limited to choices though because I'll only order from somewhere that has a store in my area where I can easily return the rug if I don't like it. I've decided to give this Safavieh carpet a try, I have it on order. I'm hoping the pattern and texture will provide enough interest. I'll work on the chair after that. I wonder if a chair with blue in it will still work if I get this carpet? I can tie the chair in by adding a few more toss cushions to the couch with blue in them and a couple of blue accessories throughout the rest of the space.