This is one rug I found:

https://esalerugs.com/blue-8x10-santa-fe-area-rug-33137678

Having trouble adding more pictures at the moment, but a few rug links:

https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Unique-Loom-Sardinia-Solaris-Blue-Area-Rug-9-x-12/21119462/product.html?refccid=V3AFF7P2ZJQJLLSMQE2V4DWL5Q&searchidx=46

https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/mistana-elson-royalivory-area-rug-mtna3397.html?piid=22734855

https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/bungalow-rose-tyshawn-oriental-navy-area-rug-bgrs4601.html?piid=25248478

I love this piece of art. It is currently hanging in a less prominent space in the house. I could move it to the wall to the left of the fireplace.

Thank you!

Hmm, a matching storage piece would mean one less place to set drinks and such down. And that’s the main functional failing the in room right now— not enough place to set things down. So I’m not sure that would work very well for us, though I can see how the symmetry would look good.

I really like the art above the sofa actually. They are antique ceiling tin tiles so I want to leave them as is with their original patina. I would be open to more colorful throw pillows though or more colorful rug options. Or to some color on the mantel in some way (candles? Orchids?)

I will have to give some thought to stationary curtain panels to the sides of blinds. I can see how they would soften the room. What do you think of adding blinds and leaving the current ikea drapes up? Not enough color?

If I moved the flower painting to the living room, maybe a rug with some yellow in it?

https://esalerugs.com/turquoise-8x10-arte-area-rug-33140043

Or https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Madison-Bohemian-Vintage-Cream-Multi-Distressed-Rug-9-x-12/12659878/product.html?tid=BOJ_CT

Or

https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/TayseInternationalTrading-Journey-JRN1207/128273/206727?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl7nYBRCwARIsAL7O7dF-_1tHXPr-dIsk0STrPGQuo0I0y8vM7h_x2daAxXWUeLs6kkGmi7oaAmNJEALw_wcB&source=froogle&ef_id=UW3l3QAAACCCpALD:20180530172837:s

: Loloi Francesca collection in blue and Ivory

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Dining buffet table....Colored lamps? This is Shelley glass lamp by Stein World

Thank you! That lamp is very pretty. And the rug is great colors.

I think I would like to use the art I already have rather than buy new. Seems like it would work in that spot to the left of the fireplace? Especially if I balanced it with some more colorful throw pillows on the grey sofa?

OT: Where did you get the art work over your sofa? I'm struggling with something for over a bed and am thinking big, square and neutral. TIA!

Delilah66, I bought them from a vendor at the Alameda Antiques Market, which is near where we used to live. I have seen them on Etsy, though they were more expensive and much less selection. One small caution is that they are not all perfectly square/exactly the same size. So hanging them in a grouping is a bit of a trick. If you stare at mine, they are a tiny bit off.

I like the idea of matching storage on both sides of the fireplace. You could hang the artwork on the left and balance with some greenery on the storage unit on the right.

For setting items/drinks, how about a round or oval coffee table with a glass top? Do the ottomans currently get a lot of use? Seems like the end table in the corner is not the right size/height over there.

Re rugs, are you set on tufted polypropylene? Maybe instead something like one of these (just looking at colors, so these might be way off base):

https://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/rugs/all-rugs/timuri-rugs

https://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/rugs/patterned-rugs/tulum-rugs

https://www.cb2.com/billie-hand-knotted-blue-green-rug/f16830

https://annieselke.com/Rugs/Cousteau-Jute-Woven-Rug/p/DA271

https://annieselke.com/Rugs/Samson-Navy-Indoor-Outdoor-Rug/p/RDB322

Hope you are having fun!

The ottomans hold toys and are used daily as foot rests. I think the rest of my family would be really unhappy if I tried to go back to a coffee table. The ottomans are useful and offer more flexibility—Dh can move one to where he is sitting his feet, the kids can move them out of the way to build with blocks, etc, I can easily move them to clean.

We are really okay with the current furniture set up. I am focused on a rug, window treatments, a floor lamp, and perhaps a few throw pillow/mantel decor type items

I am inclined to stick with polypropylene for ease of cleaning (kid spills and dog puke happen around here) and price point. Over a thousand dollars on a rug isn’t in the budget at this point.

Thanks!

What kind of floor lamps are you considering? If for reading maybe 2 adjustable height swing-arm floor lamps would work. We have some DH got when he was a student (inexpensive). Or were you looking for more of a statement/sculptural piece?

Yes, I guess for reading. I tend to sit in the corner of the sectional. Do I want a sectional lamp? How do people not hit their head on these?

I didn't know there was such a thing as a sectional lamp.

The one you show is pretty but as someone who is prone to the head-bumping thing I might stick to the adjustable/swing-arm kind so that it easily can be moved out of collision paths when not in use.

Hope you are having fun with the decorating!

Maybe something more like this? (Darn it. Photos not working again. I will try to post a picture later.)

https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Lighting-Nadia-Gold-Metal-64.25-inch-Adjustable-Floor-Lamp/9527400/product.html?refccid=XNYE3NHRL2B373CHBQQCRC625E&searchidx=1

All of the house hardware is oil rubbed bronze. Is the brass a nice change or too bright by comparison?

Exceedingly small update: I pulled a throw blanket with blue, turquoise, and yellow out of storage. And moved throw pillows around a bit. Does this seem like a good direction?

I am leaning towards this rug atm. Haven’t shown any of them to Dh so he may have an opinion. But this one is fairly dark overall and has colors from the painting I am planning to move into the living room.

Painting again:

And maybe add these throw pillows form Etsy (and take away the solid pale blue ones)?

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LiveLoveSmile/items?ref=pagination&page=3

I'm loving your finds! I like how your embroidered pashmina blanket mimics the pressed ceiling tile pattern above. You've done a great job linking the wall & couch with pattern. These etsy pillows are great too (texture) and texture of the ceiling patterns), as well as the great color! Please share detail of the rug?

Thank you! I found this rug:

Here: https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/TayseInternationalTrading-Journey-JRN1207/128273/206727?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl7nYBRCwARIsAL7O7dF-_1tHXPr-dIsk0STrPGQuo0I0y8vM7h_x2daAxXWUeLs6kkGmi7oaAmNJEALw_wcB&source=froogle&ef_id=UW3l3QAAACCCpALD:20180530172837:s

Re rug. Good color Good price. It may be too good to be true...This rug has a jute backing. I worry about the oils in the jute. Why? I foolishly placed a jute runner on my brand new dark wood dining table and it left an oil imprint. (Just a friendly FYI from me to you). Thank you for sharing info anyway

I found this link just now- It offers the best shopping by specific color experience I've ever seen. You can search all different decor items, not just rugs https://incrediblerugsanddecor.com/search#/_Color/D2CEC4%2024.55886930053/_Color/38678E%2022.7712887769554/_Color/274463%2014.05197054322/_Color/6F93AE%2011.8483515510782/_Color/989797%2010.2940609580592/_Color/192F50%208.05524859512061/_Color/575A60%205.79462776407164/_Color/8B855B%202.62558251096491

We have a good rug pad so I’m not too worried about damage to the flooring. Thanks for the link.