Since you have so many Asian pieces you might try a sisal area rug to echo the tatami mats of the east. Bamboo shades would add to that ambiance too. I'm not sure I would do tufted seating with the Asian pieces. They are too complicated for the look and don't appear as though they would be comfortable. How many max do you need to seat here on a regular basis?

Decoenthusiaste I have a puppy, so sisal is not going to happen, plus I still want the room to look inviting and comfortable. I appreciate the suggestion. Bamboo shades are a consideration. I would like enough seating for six, so maybe a love seat instead of the one chair? or two chairs on that side?

I want the room to be more eclectic/transitional with a touch of elegance, if that makes any sense at all! I don't want the focus to be asian inspired.

Groveraxle: Can you be more specific about editing my tchotchkes please? I am looking for advice on what to include and exclude or update. Thank you.

I think grover is referencing all the little items on the tansu and on the hall piece. I'm sure the seasonal stuff is already gone. Better one large impressive item per shelf than lots of little unrelated items there, and not every step of it needs something.

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I hung a chandelier in your dark dining area, simplified your tansu, and added art.

Groveraxle, thanks. I was asking for input about furniture and window treatments. The decor items were merely unpacked and not place with any real thought yet. Art has not yet been hung because we still have punch list, but I do appreciate the thought. The dining area has recessed lighting.

The tv will look good above the fireplace. The space is big enough that I would have the sofa pushed back a little more toward the kitchen. (no table behind it). Then I would place a love seat to the right of the sofa (when you are facing the fireplace) creating an L shape. In front of the 3 beautiful windows I would put two matching chairs with a table. I would try to find window treatments that do not hide the top part of the windows. Maybe just have some kind of shades that roll down for privacy with lacy tie back drapes.

I just put down a plain rug for now so you could see the furniture, and I'm afraid I can't reorient it so I just plunked it in the space, but here is the seating you've selected from above:

Get a nice, traditional style 72" sofa - two big cushions. It will seat two people VERY comfortably, and a 3rd could fit in a pinch. If you see a 3rd person on there, do a big SINGLE cushion for the sofa. Then put one or two (depending on size) club chairs with their backs to the window and the Eames chair by the fireplace or at right angle, at the end of the sofa so hubby can see the TV. It will be lovely!

A 72" sofa is a great size for most rooms. It allows room for end tables and lamps and it doesn't overwhelm the room.

No tufting unless you go with a leather Chesterfield. It's the only tufted thing that will work with the Eames chair (which I adore, by the way!)

Both of those sofas will go with the Eames. Here's the thing about the Eames lounge chair; it's bossy. It commands the room. I would probably not put it with another recliner, and definitely not with two.

I would either do two smaller, less dominant chairs like West Elm's book nook chair...

FWIW, IMO the Eames is one of the best designed, most comfortable chairs out there and well deserves its iconic status.

Roo, I think the arrangement you're thinking is a good one. But I think two recliners AND the Eames are too much and after you measure, they may not even fit. FWIW, I sat in that Spencer recliner a couple of weeks ago; more to the point, a tall friend sat in one, and we both thought it very comfy.

Take the measurements of the recliners, the sofa, and the Eames (which has a large footprint, BTW) and tape them out on your floor with painters tape. I have a feeling they won't all fit, in which case the decision will be out of your hands.

I'd stick with a sectional in that room. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Great bones!

If you stick with the sectional try the TV on the other side of the fireplace, then it would relate to both TV watching and fireplace gazing, better.

Any other window treatment advice would be greatly appreciated. The screened porch is on the other side of the windows and there will be a sitting area there as well when the weather gets nicer. I'd like to create some separation without completely losing the view.

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What do you think about bamboo roman shades there?

Grover, I wish I knew how to use that tool! Would you set the room up with these pieces for me (2 variations of chairs by the window) and show me how it would look with bamboo roman shades? Sofa centered across from the fireplace, two chairs by the window, Eames lounge by the stairs, angled toward the fireplace. Thank you!

or this chair?

Asian pieces are tricky, I think they pair best with modern or mission (some). I think you have enough asian already in some nice pieces so concentrate on the modern aspect of furniture and minimize the traditional a bit...maybe (in an effort to tie in your staircase etc) try an art/frame grouping that includes frames and abstract art from all three styles (asian modern traditional) near the three windows or on and over the hall console table. I like the curtains left simple maybe even a light/subtle copper sheen. I would get the ames and a small modern sectional (make sure it's truly comfy!!) An extra comfy chair in the adjacent sitting room can be pulled in if needed. Consider repair to your red table and a new finish in a color that compliments your wall color (changing them or keeping what you have?).

Roo, I can't set the room up the way you ask because I can't reorient furniture. I have added the bamboo shades, but I had to just dump the furniture in your room. Still, you should be able to get a sense of how the colors and shapes work together. But please, before you buy anything, measure the pieces out on your floor to make sure everything fits and you still have room to walk around. (I love that teal sofa, BTW.)

Thanks so much! It really helps to see the pieces together in the room. I will lay it out using the footprints but there is furniture in the room at present so it's hard to do that successfully. I won't be moving the existing furniture until the new pieces come in. I appreciate your help!

Thank you to everyone who gave me input. I ended up going with Joybird.com and the free design service. I ordered my furniture and rug between there and West Elm and now I await the deliveries. Photos to come! Thanks again.

Looking forward to seeing it come together.

Roo7va, can you tell me where that teal sofa is from?

It's from Joybird.com

Very nice. I love your gutsy color choices. The only thing I would change is the lamp on the sideboard to the right of the fireplace. I think it needs to be taller. It looks a little squat. I like to see a lamp that comes about 1/3 the way up the window.

Looks great; original and colorful. Cool rug!

Ooh, roo, that's a GREAT lamp. Yes, try it by the fireplace. But your old squatty lamp will probably be too short on your nightstand, so get new bedroom lamps and send the short lamp to me. ;-)

They look good in the bedroom and they're not too short. Your bedroom looks great. Dog looks grumpy though. I think he wants a weenie.