I think that it might depend on the size and shape of your room, and where the sofa goes. Also, will you add other seats (armchair, pouf, ...)?

Mehdia

Right now, it's just the sectional. I would consider adding another chair in the future, I am just not sure if we will have the space.

Family room when we built the house.

Sectional will stay in the same layout as the couches.

Good evening,

Thank you for the additional photos and info.

This is what I would do:

1. offset the square feel of the sectional with a round side table on the side of it,

2. put down a rectangular large rug that goes under the feet of the sectional and the maybe-chair (or pouf(s) for more flexibility and if it goes with your style) in order to create a zone and anchor your big sectional. If you have the budget and room for it, you can even go for a larger choice and have the whole sectional sit on the rug.

3. decide between these 2 options: a large rug that you are happy with as is, or a large rug as neutral possible that you then layer with one or more other colorful or textured rug(s) on top of it.

This is an approximate plan that I've made for you. I didn't have your room dimensions so I 'eyeballed' it, let me know if smthg looks a little off to you.

My inspiration was from the following pictures:

Living Room · More Info

FALSE CREEK CONDO · More Info

Lakeview Pied - a - Terre · More Info

Spring Lane House · More Info

Hope it helps!

Mehdia

With a living room rug, larger is better because it makes the whole space look larger, more inviting and even more comfortable. If you're keeping the heavy wood coffee table I would offset it with a light metal and glass side table, and a round one as suggested above would be a good idea.

Thank you for your comments.

I notice in the pictures, the rugs hangover a little bit on the side. So if my sectional is almost 10 feet long, I guess I am going to need a larger rug then? Like at least 12 feet on both sides?? It's the size that has me stumped I guess! I would like for the whole sectional to fit on a rug, but with the floor outlets that we have, that won't be possible unless we cut holes in the rug or find another solution.

We did order this swivel chair in the navy fabric, but the plan is to put it in our reading nook which is off to the right of the living area. I am not opposed to putting it in the living space if it will work. We will see. Not a necessary purchase right now, but I want so get a couple of ottomans that I can store under the sofa table to give extra seating when necessary.

I want new occasional tables as I feel like our current ones are too traditional. Someone suggested a round coffee table, but I can't find a lift up coffee table that is round that I like. I work at the couch a lot so lift up is necessary. So here are come ideas I have.

Coffee Table and Sofa Table- Liberty Furniture Heatherbrook

Thank you for your guidance. I don't know how to put things together and I don't want people walking in my home and go "what was she thinking?"