A picture taken further back would be better so everyone can see how the room looks with the change so far.

You'll notice that the shelf in the inspiration picture is painted the same color as the wall, and if you did the same thing it would probably make a lot of difference. I do think a rug is very important in this space, and it doesn't have to be that expensive. Five years from now you can replace it with a nicer one if funds allow it.

Do you have a large potted plant you could try in that corner where the bookshelf used to be? Something like a ficus tree would look great there, I think.

For the shelf I'd start by lowering the TV shelf to about 6" above the TV before painting it. I think it's the height that makes it look odd, not the color, which ties in with some of your other furniture and frames. Though the one in your inspiration picture is light like the wall, it doesn't look like it matches the wall (the shelf looks white and the wall looks gray on my monitor).

Please take several photos again of the room, so we get a feel for what it is like now.

I think I’d put the sofa back centered under the window for tv viewing. The loveseat doesn’t have to touch arms with the sofa.

I switched the sofa's. Loveseat is now centered under the window and sofa is on the wall. I took out the bookshelf and placed it in another room, I lowered the wall shelf above the tv to about 5 inches above, and I bought some blue decorative pillows for the sofas. I think all I need to do is put end tables on either sides of the sofa with lamps, decorate the wall shelf and put some art above the sofa. Any ideas for these things?

You've done great! I recommend

-2 floor lamps on either side of tv

-a c-table on the tv end of the sofa

-square table on the other end with a lamp on the table

-rug

-move like items on shelf together. Group more tightly. Add some floral to one of the vases.

-There are too many pillows on the sofas. Remove most of them. Add a few that coordinate with a bright color in the art.

Here is some art for your consideration.

48 x 36

I think that is fine. It is more traditional.....nothing wrong with that. What is the size and what is the width of your sofa?

The sofa is 3ft x 7 ft.

I recommend art that is 2/3 -3/4 of the width of the sofa. So, 55-63" wide, in your case.

It should not be higher than the doorframe. So, something not that high. Door height-sofa height- about 7-10" is the height you want.

When picking out an end table, do I want to fill up the entire space which is basically 36" x 36"?

It's a lot of flowers in the room and I don't like how these are realistic and your other art is abstract. Yes, 36x 36 is ideal, but you can go smaller.

Where's a good place to find abstract/canvas artwork like the photo you previously posted?

For more budget-conscious prices, try Kirklands, Pier One or Wayfair.com.

On Wayfair, you can shop by size, color and "abstract".

Art on the wall and area rug would really bring some colors in your interior.

Such a cute doggie! I like minted.com for art too. You're doing a great job on improving your space. :-)

A table with an open bottom is a good idea. However, please don't buy any more dark furniture. I'd match the lighter tones of the heirloom coffee table.

ctaron, I think you could go with any art in your space. You do want an area rug to compliment, or a neutral one. Make sure you get the correct size art for the wall.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/1454-Blue-Area-Rug-Carpet-Large-New/274974494?u1=79c1130143594e13a4f10d952e7dc1a4&oid=223073.1&wmlspartner=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&sourceid=24742208592210595518&affillinktype=10&veh=aff

Love the yellow - thank you! I bought a picture today to try out but don't like it. I am going to look again tomorrow. Do you like art with or without a frame?

I like it without for larger canvas art. They do have floating frames that you can buy or make. Do look on Joss and Main for art the set above is $79. Here on Houzz, Marshalls, Kirklands, etc.

I did look at this art set and ordered it off of overstock.com because they have free returns. It is arriving today hopefully! I will take a picture when it arrives!

Do you drink wine in the family room? Read books in there? Then by all means put these two pieces of furniture in there, or one of them. And I have never heard the rule not to put a square piece of furniture in a corner. I think it depends and I don't think your cabinet looks all that bad. You have to live in your house in a way that makes sense. Decorating should serve that, not the other way around.

Love the artwork! Thanks so much! Will take a picture tomorrow when it is brighter. For the empty corner next to the tv, should I add a ladder shelf? Im not sure how to fill this space.

I wouldn't worry about filling every corner. Live with it for a few days and post pictures.

What about the other corner between the couches? I'm having a hard time deciding on an end table.

For the end table, get something around 25 x 25 and almost as high as the arms of the sofas.

You don't necessarily need anything in the corner by the tv.

Ok, thanks! The opening in the corner of the sofas is 36 x 36. The 25 x 25 will leave a little space around the edges. Is that ok?

Yes. You can go up to 36x 36, but there are very few end tables that large.

Here's Wayfair's clearance site on wall art. Unframed canvas is the way to go. art

Love the artwork!! I have order a few end tables to pick from for the corner between both couches.

Looks good. I'd choose a couple of gold pillows, as kurln suggested.

I've always thought the shelf was too wide and too dark. Now, with the triptych art added over the sofa, there are just too many pieces. I suggest you remove the shelf and add one very simple piece over the tv.

https://www.worldmarket.com/product/gold-wire-feather-wall-decor.do?sortby=ourPicks

I like the artwork too. Just make sure not to hang it too high or far apart :-) If you keep the shelf, I would remove the square piece and add frames of varying sizes layered. Maybe all gold or gold trim.

Which square piece would you remove?

Maybe the two with the print at least. Everything is the same height. Lots of ideas if you google wall shelf decor.

I’m not convinced the colors in the new artwork above the sofa are working.

Here is the art again I suggested above. It brings in brighter colors, but pulls in the brown.

https://www.pier1.com/new-perspective-tree-art/3185375.html?cgid=wall_art#nav=top&start=1&sz=120&showAll=628

Install a nice large neutral mirror will help to make room feel larger and agree with everyone else bring color in with area rugs, pillows