Thanks for the great tips. Yes, it's a good point that 16 won't be sitting at the same time...more like 12 or so. Sadly, I have to go fairly dark due to the cleaning and staining issues. I should have added that I plan to add a large 12 x 15 area rug to break up the dark sofas from the darkish wood. I can't go with medium gray because it will look too "matchy-matchy" with the med. gray stone fireplace. Quick question/concern...I searched for sofas that are made from "Sunbrella" people here suggested and there are only a few and they are outdoor sofas. Mostly, the Sunbrella fabric is pillows. Also, I'll be removing both sofa tables behind the sofas that are there now, so that will give me another~ 4+ feet. But I still plan on putting more narrow sofa tables as I don't want the sofas right up against the walls, so it will be more like an extra 2 feet I'll be gaining. Any other suggestions for a "tough" fabric that won't be torn easily? We've had issues with guests sitting on the sofas, etc., with keys, etc, in their back pockets that tear the fabric or snag it. What are opinions on leather? Vinyl? Also, I'd like to lighten up the room with a cleaner, more modern white (ish) paint, maybe with a touch of gray, )but not with any blue or "pink" in it.) The walls are now painted Sherwin-Williams "Accessible Beige" and the Doors (not seen in the pictures are "Dovetail"...which I LOVE, but is way too dark for the walls. I've already gone down the line of the "Dovetail" paint strip and the lighter colors look kinda "pink-ish" in that room.) Thanks again everyone

SO MANY POSSIBILITIES :) we would love to help you figure out the perfect size of sectional for your home. it's our specialty ! it's super easy to request a quote RIGHT HERE. we offer the best price-quality ratio !! xoxo eva @ MONARCHSOFAS.COM

I would like to talk about the placement of your rug. the living area space includes both sides of the fireplace. The rug should be centered on the firebox. A bonus by moving it is you will have better access to the slider. I don’t see the point of investing in a new sectional. If you run an ottoman (possibly there is one which comes it) perpendicular to the left arm facing end, it will be like a chaise. Moving the rug, repositioning the sectional will leave the left side of the fireplace with enough space to put the little table and chairs. Leather chair to the right of the fireplace, placing front legs on the rug.

Thanks @houssaon & @WestCoast Hopeful - I've pingponged between round and square for weeks. I think it may also depend on size - I could probably go a little bigger with a round coffee table. I'm just not finding one that looks nice but also reasonably durable. Thanks @Flo Mangan, that's a really interesting idea. I've wondered about using an ottoman (either round or square, back to that dilemma!) but figured it was a nonstarter because no one in my house would remember to use a tray. But maybe the C table plus an ottoman would serve both purposes...