It appears that the placement of the fireplace forces it to serve as the foyer. Perhaps a small round pedestal game table and a pair of straight upholstered chairs could do double duty out in front of it. Add a pretty bouquet when guests are expected. The stairwell end looks to be where the TV would have to go, as the DR doorway leaves no wall for it at the other end. That end can be your conversation area with a small sofa under the draped window and 1-2 small chairs gathered near it. For watching TV at the other end, you might consider simply using a pair of comfy TV chairs, assuming there are only two of you living here. Depending on TV size, you might consider setting it on a credenza against the stairwell and hiding the gear in the closet, which I assume is under the stairs and accessed from elsewhere. Or you can use a bench against the stairwell wall. If there are more than 2 of you, consider if there is another room in the home that would suit as a family room.

It's gigantic. I'd be trying like hell to avoid that. I'd use the dining table in the dining room for a combo desk /office. I'd buy more flexibility.......comfortable flexibility. A tv can mount flat to the wall, With an IR repaeater, it needs no console beneath. The cable box can go anywhere. I'd get a nice deep and comfy 84 inch sofa, put a console with lamps behind. Add two super comfy chairs and ottomans. A nice generous, light and open cocktail table. Lie down! watch the tube! Put your feet up! Add a little ottoman for a perch at the cocktail table. People love to sit and reach a snack. Add a low table between the chairs at the fire......open and light. Ten x 14 rug to ground everything. ( dotted line ) Go set yourself up in the dining room, to work, and just clean up when you have guests !! No matter the sprawl, no more than three folks will ever sit on that beast of a sectional : ) Two chairs and a total of three ottoman plus at least two on a sofa............for gatherings gives you seven seats. A smashing piece of art over the fire too.

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Place the TV on the wall directly across from the fireplace. This way the TV will be positioned at the correct height and the FP can still be the focal point of the room. People sitting can view either the TV or the FP.