Larger, textured rug. Oatmeal colored linen/blend/look couches. Same color/fabric for drapes. Is that a fireplace behind the couch?

How about removing the window treatments, save for the sheers, if you don't need the privacy. Blinds, sheers and panels are not necessary. That would get some natural light into the room.

Maybe a lighter colored tv console. Are you willing to paint? Right now there’s a lot of black with the console and tv.

I love painting! Hubby doesn’t want me to paint the walls.

torreykm, that’s a mirror behind the couch. There was a cast iron wood burner and hearth right where the couch sits.

This room has a 20’ ceiling. I feel so overwhelmed with wall decor.

okay..so I see some preference for muted yet strong colors, reds, blues..tribal rugs(great choice for the room btw)..I think though the room is too strong of a rustic character to pull off too many valances-and swags- type of curtains, as on your first inspiration pic. You also love industrial elements-so don't sway too cute. You need the right balance between everything you love. You can definitely though make window treatments feel cozy with the right type of fabric. I'd choose linen or cotton, and depending on other elements, I can have them solids, florals, plaid..

Can you do the following exercise? Take out all the fabrics currently in the room. (well leave the curtains..I imagine it's too much for an exercize lol) .Including the rug. Temporarily. Give yourself several hours just looking at it while it's emptier. Look at it from different angles. Sit on the floor if you wish)) Changing physical position in space helps mental process. Why-I've no idea. I just know it's helpful.

It might be that at first you'll feel or see nothing much

Then it'll change though. You'll have some vague or more definite ideas ..say, you'd envision the rug and decide to start from that. Or you'd want to rearrange something on the walls-and it'd give you ideas about window treatments. Or you'll picture some pillow you saw and loved.

It is overwhelming, as every new thing we are to start. So make it a bit less overwhelming. One step at a time. Your first step-listening to the room and yourself.

I can make specific suggestions of course. But I think you'll enjoy the process more this way. I think you'll love creating. It is creating after all, to a degree. You'll get that spark, that starting moment. Then it'll be many ideas. More than you want)) Then it'll be narrowing them down:)

That is some great advice from @aprilneverends. Mine is more prosaic. Measure the size you need for a rug,and then go to a site that lets you try them on in your room. ( for example: https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/control/rugs  ) Try ones that you like,try ones you don't. You will start to see the space with new eyes. I think you will be thrilled with how much a large rug will unify and cozy up your space. My preference would be something rich with reds and blues,like your last inspo pic. The rug can set the tones for the rest of the space.

Thank you all for the fabulous help! I will keep trying. If all else fails, I’ll be sitting in the middle of the floor with a blank canvas ;)

Yes— follow April’s advice. Remove everything from the room except the tv & sofas- even the drapes. And really ask yourself what you want to see- study your inspiration pictures. It’s so easy to look over things on a daily basis until you don’t see them anymore. The room has very strong bones- not much is needed.

I love the stone & vaulted wood walls. You can make this what you want it to be!!

Here is a home we recently completed that might give you some ideas on how you can lighten things up. Try a lighter rug, remove all of the darker objects from the walls, lighter furniture, window treatments, etc.

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