This is way off-topic, but could you please lower the picture over the sofa so that it's about 6 to 8 inches above the back? That has to be the most common mistake that people make. Also, is that contraption behind the stove necessary? It actually detracts from the view. The same is true of the series of pictures above the table, they're much too high and the lamp (I'm sorry, its color doesn't go with anything else in the room) should also be hung much lower. Your room would look more open without the metal decoration to the left of the stove. I don't want to offend, but I love to "fix" rooms, and these are suggestions that any interior decorator would make. You have a nice room and the view of course is absolutely stunning, which puts you ahead of the vast majority of people.

I see this languishing way down on the Design Dilemma queue. That's not good. There is something so wonderful about the light spaciousness of that room that I'd suggest you go for a very light grey -- I think cool will work better with the blue-green range of colours you are thinking of. White trim. I was thinking it might be best to decide on the fireplace when your furniture is in and the walls are painted, but I suspect carrying the wall cover over it will work best, because it really is a rather imposing chunk, isn't it? Not sure about the aqua ceiling .... I'd like to hear others' opinions about that.

If you want affordable, repair what's there, and add a few more supports, I dislike cable for this reason, it sags. When you say, broken, what's wrong with it? The other option that won't be as cheap is Tech lighting rail kit, much cleaner than track and runs much the same as the cable. Your cable light might be as simple as replacing the transformer or a stand of cable. please explain to me what is wrong with it? as it is a very good solution for your space.

Don't feel bad. This is where most people start. They aren't quite sure what is wrong. So, they choose a couple of accessories and ask for help with those, thinking they will make that one change that will transform the room. Actually most of the threads here on houzz are like that: "What should I add to my mantle to finish it?" Meanwhile, I look around the room and no amount of anything on the mantle will help. Some people have the idea that designers are hap-hazardly flitting about, making decisions on the fly. No, a true designer uses a lot of math and planning. Imagine you had a friend who wanted you to take a look at her outfit for a very formal wedding she would be attending. She wanted, specifically, for you and other friends to look at her jewelry. So, she did a little fashion show for you. In, she came, clad in raggy jeans, a t-shirt, flip-flops and blue jewelry. Friends jumped in with differing opinions. Some thought the jewelry did not match the outfit. Others didn't like the style of the jewelry. Others thought is was perfect. You stood there wondering: well, the outfit itself is not appropriate for the occasion, so why are we focusing on the jewelry? Let's get the outfit straight first. Does it reflect who she is? Does it fit in with the occasion she will be attending. Is it comfortable on her? Does she love it? That is what a designer sees, but instead of an outfit, it is a room. You actually have some great pieces to work with.... and you are open-minded. That is the good news!