I would change the wall color and use as much yellow in the room as you can…pillows, rugs…a a Kilim rug someplace…I love it on this bench.

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A simple floor lamp can replace the table/lamp by the front door.

I would put a pair of chairs or ottomans facing wall sofa, Maybe another at end of wall sofa in the form of a pull-up chair,

IMO, don't work off the position of the fireplace, it's its own island. I could even see adding a club fender in front of it.

Would suggest raising the mirror off the mantel, it's large size gives me the feeling like it's crushing what's below,

No TV in the living room?

Here are some easy fixes: Remove all the pillows from the love seat but leave that pretty orange throw. On the large couch remove all but 2 or 3 of the pillows- pick the ones that are the lightest in color or most colorful. Remove large mirror over the mantle- it's too heavy looking there. Move the end table that's to the left of the love seat and place on the right side of the sofa for balance. Remove tall floral arrangement on the coffee table and replace with something larger but not so tall. One question- what color are your walls??? They look so different in each picture. Are they peach, yellow, beige? Good luck!

JudyG Designs - love the bench! I thought about a runner, but dunno if it would be too busy since there's an area rug with the furniture....

I think a runner will look dorky because of your double doors. The one you have now is a good size, but not appropriate.

IMO, your area rug is the weak link here. I would replace it with a larger one, preferably something tribal.

I think you need a wool oriental rug with an ivory background. The rug should also be a bit larger than what you have now. Add two brighter colored chairs across from the loveseat.

I would move your furniture out from the walls just a bit, you have too much "hallway" space.

Something like this for the rug. The ones with an ivory/beige background are not easy to find. I looked for a while before I found mine, which is very similar to the one in the photo.

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I like the settee. I don't care for the ottoman. It looks like it's just there to fill space. The end table next to the settee doesn't look useful--too small and too low--and the style doesn't work with the rest of the space.

How about an entry table behind the setee bench and maybe putting a corner shelf so that it is facing the entry way instead if the tall big rectangular with all the books one you see when walking in to the right because when entering the home you cannot see anything on it right now. Some books set up on the coffee table or end tables would look nice. Also would you like a small seating area near the fireplace like two small ottomans and some of the plants on either side of the front and putting a small table on one side and maybe a basket with throws on the other.

groveraxle - yep the ottoman is literally filling space. Moved it to see how something low would look there. Kinda like the idea of having an ottoman or something near that size in that spot. As for the little gold side table - thought it fit with the overall look. I really want this side table (also low 16" high), but I had the one shown on hand...

Like the the 22" gold mirrored top one too...

Home, I have a side table that looks the same as that gold one but in brushed nickel

Larger table lamps…in brass.

Layer the area rug over a larger sisal...

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I like the art over the sofa. If you hang them a bit closer together, they'll fit better. The solid brass table is a better fit than the filigree one. I still think the rug is the weak link in the room. It's kind of blah and ordinary in a sophisticated room.

The last Grover's rug looks really good.

Groveraxle - love the way the red rug looks... however it's so formal looking. I've had such a hard time finding the right rug for this space. Tried close to a dozen different looks, but haven't gone with such a formal oriental rug. What would work to set a more casual tone?

drdeb1234 - pretty! where did u get it?

That table could work.

You're asking for a casual look in a room with fairly ornate furniture, a crystal chandelier, a great big fireplace with a Moroccan mirror, traditional lamps and bookcases down the hall. I'm not sure it's possible without starting over. Besides, I don't find traditional tribal rugs particularly formal.

Ha! Ok, so I sound a little crazy when you point it out like that. It is what it is. I like that blue one too. That table looks too big for the space. :(

I had to guess at the size of the table. Why don't you get out the measuring tape and see how close I came. Maybe I made it way too big and it will fit after all.