I would paint the area above the fireplace white to match the trim.

IMO the tan walls do nothing at all for the spaces the red is IMO a dated look , take the candle sconces off that wall and add a large piece of art which will help with color selection for walls . I love grayed greens in spaces a very neutral color that works and is very restful too. What are those things above the fireplace? I think the bookshelves on that side of the fireplace are just too cluttered. You did not mention if you need a T>V in this space . You need a tleast 2 armchairs in the space but I wuld wait to decide what fabric or leather color until you get a better idea of waht you need . Lamps are always better than center lights in LRs. If it was my place I would close off the window to the left of the fireplace and that is where I would put a T.V.

Thank you! Just to answer some of the questions - we want to keep the space as a sitting area for entertaining, relaxing and reading. We do not want to put a TV in the room.

As for anything in the room, the picture frames on the wall closest to the couch were left behind by the previous owner, and the sconces were things I had from my previous home that I just stuck up on existing nail holes to have something to look at for the time being. I know they look awful, but I was tired of looking at a blank wall, LOL. Same thing with the bookshelf, I just added vintage photos that I had already framed so it wasn't completely empty (and at the time it made me feel accomplished for unpacking another box!).

I'm not sure what the exact name is for them, but the things above the fireplace are the fireplace vents.

I hadn't thought about a grey-green color, but I'm liking that idea!

THey do not want a TV in the space

I'm not very familiar with design style names. Dare I say I like almost anything on Fixer Upper & Property Brothers? That being said, I lean towards Traditional / Vintage (The house was built in 1941, the flooring, fireplace, and bookcase are all originals).

Style is where my hubby and I disagree (Or, rather implementing the style ideas - he likes a lot of the same designs we see on the TV shows that I do). He tends to go towards individual pieces he likes regardless if they match (i.e -

For instance, My hubby wants to put a solid rug in the room or something with minimal pattern and leave the wall colors as they are).

Here are two of the rugs he's chosen

From Restoration Hardware:

(I could live with this if we could tie it in somehow)

And this blue color & pattern form Pottery Barn:

I'd like to see something with more pattern/prints (that would match!)

Last week we had a pottery barn interior designer come to our house for suggestions. Unfortunately I was not thrilled with the experience. I was looking for more suggestions what colors to use and what would match our current couch and how to lay out furniture. I also kept reasking indifferent ways lamp and lighting ideas - what would work, where to place them. It turned into, "You can use whatever you like!" (Including the blue rug above that my husband picked out, keeping the wall colors and our current couch as it is. Ugh!)

We did agree we liked this Pottery Barn Irving Chair in Grey - but how would we even begin to start to tie accessories into this?

"Pottery Barn interior designer" is an oxymoron. S/he is a furniture sales rep with a fancy title to make you feel like you are getting design services for free. This is evidenced by this phrase you quoted: "You can use whatever you like!"

Get an independent interior designer to your home so you can come up with a cohesive plan. Otherwise you will spend big bucks on furniture and nothing will coordinate. Will you have to pay for the ID's services, yes. But it will be far less than the way you are going about it now by trusting a furniture sales rep.

This color is a nice neutral and I like the white trim that make the details of this room pop. Before deciding on the pieces, I would think more about the configuration of the room. I love that you are not putting a TV in here and will use it for reading instead. I suggest making a sitting area near the back windows because it lets in so much natural light. It will be a perfect place to read during the day without having to depend on lamps as much. And, it creates its own space that does not depend on the red or sea foam color influence.

For a back of the room reading area, I would:

1. Define the space with a rug. I'd go for something neutral that blends more with the room instead of using the rugs you chose that are such an intense contrast. What about jute with a dark grey binding for texture, or a trellis pattern but not as contrasting as the navy and white you chose?

2. Get an upholstered cushion made for the built in bench under the window. Such a great reading nook, looks maybe big enough for two to snuggle and read! Nice soft window treatment, and maybe sconces or art hung on either side of the window. Toss your current sofa pillows over there to start to give you an idea of that as soft hang out space.

3. I like the idea of putting the sofa in front of the window with a coffee table in the middle and two grey Pottery Barn chairs across from it, facing the sofa. The only problem is that your sofa is pretty high in the back and I don't know how it would look to have it cutting off the bottom of the windows. It is free to move around furniture so give it a try!

4. Going with more neutral colors - tan, grey, beige, maybe a hint of navy and pops of rust means you should throw in some texture to the equation. That can come from a jute rug, fluffy blankets, and shiny objects. (Mercury glass objects?) Plus maybe a coffee table that has some texture of reflective quality.

Here are some ideas for the back reading space:

Rute rug, gray border

Handmade Eco Natural, Fiber Cotton Border Sisal Rug, Light Gray, 6'x9' · More Info

Patterned rugs that have grey and other colors

Ivangura Bazaar Grey Moroccan Trellis Flat Weave Rug - Sample · More Info

Inside Out Trellis Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug, 5'x7'9" · More Info

Examples of living room window seats:

Fremont Georgian Residence · More Info

LIving Room Window Seat · More Info

For the middle and front space, I have a few different ideas, but would like to hear more about what you need as a function of this room. Do you have any furniture you own and are looking for a different space to house it in? Do you need more storage for any particular kind of item? (Boots, purses, backpacks?) Do you have a home office or need space for that kind of work?

Your lovely new dream house isn't defined by the colors the previous owner chose. Prime the walls in white to start fresh. Pick out a dozen Houzz photos of rooms you really love, write down your budget (short term and long term), and then talk to a couple designers. If you don't care to work with a designer, start with a truly beautiful rug with individual character. Avoid "good enough" rugs on the last gasps of trendiness.

There are several stories on Houzz about how to decorate from scratch, well worth reading.