I really am thankful for everyone's comments and I'm trying not to feel too overwhelmed. For me the kitchen remodel seems easy compared to this stuff! I'm taking your advice and slowing down a bit because I don't want to make a costly mistake. karen.iz: With such a large, out of scale sectional in the room now, I admit I'll need to double check going with the 97" sofa. Especially since we don't have end tables or ottomans in the space today. Luckily we get to check out the exact sofa for comfort in person in a few weeks when the sample gets back to the only store that carries the line within a 2 hour's drive. I'll also tape out the sofa and end tables on the floor before we decide to order. hollysprings: I really appreciate the built-in may not maximize the layout opportunities of the room, but its location works for us. Plus DH reminded me that he doesn't like sitting with his back to the door which is another reason for its placement. I truly appreciate everyone's comment that the built-in needs some work, but I'm going to take advice from joanie30's, camlan's and others and leave the built-in alone for now. Come back to it when other elements of the room are done and decide what needs to change. camlan: Chairs on casters is a great idea. I was sitting in the den last night and I completely forgot about needing floor space for our 2 large dogs to hang out. Plus I think less furniture is better for this room and for the transitional style we prefer. So I'm leaning towards only one chair in the room on casters. To your point, I can put a second comfy chair on casters in the entry way or LR so we could easily pull it into the den when we need it. Problem solved! 90% of the time it's only DH and I in the room so we really don't need 2 chairs. Also, we'll have ottomans in the space that will provide additional short-term seating. I like your idea of a shelving unit on the other side of the FP to balance the window. I like that idea because it gives us display space for family pictures. joanie30, andee: You really hit the head on the nail about the TV so thanks for articulating it so clearly. I've decided against dark walls and leaning towards sticking with the colors on the paint strip. Once I find a rug and the exact fabric for the sofa, we'll decide which color works best. On the layout front: If we go with one chair, where would you put it? I like the idea of a shelving unit on the other side of the FP to balance the window and for display. What would you then do with the storage chest? Here's an inspiration shot from houzz. Should I be looking for a unit like this? I like that it's open on the sides and back so it doesn't look so heavy, but will this be too modern next to our very traditional FP? [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/modified-telluride-by-candlelight-homes-traditional-family-room-salt-lake-city-phvw-vp~384294) [traditional family room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-family-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_720~s_2107) by salt lake city general contractor Candlelight Homes So what do you all think of these chairs? They're all from MGBW so I can get them in our inspiration fabric. Am I even close? Chair 1- My favorite but does it look too much like the sofa? Chair 2- Close second favorite Chair 3- I like it but it seems "short" for the room

I'd create two separate areas, yes one, smaller one, next to the windows-two armchairs with a table between them. probably would go with something legged..more visually light, as to obscure windows the less..or give an impression I'm obscuring them the less:) another, bigger one, for TV watching..a sofa..an angled chair on the right much like you have now, but looking smaller..I might consider doing smth different since several chairs in the room..maybe a rocking chair? I might also go for an ottoman instead of a coffee table-can serve as additional seating if needed. I might also find a garden stool as one of the side tables-again, opportunity for additional sitting, if a lot people use a room at once. Round shapes will also break the lines of all the rectangular furniture, so I'd definitely take it into account when shopping. I also might do something patterned to add interest..say two armchairs, or an ottoman, or a chair in bigger sitting area.. Rugs would help to delineate different zones, so another idea to consider. Pretty room. Once you get your balance right-full of potential to be very cozy.

Yes, the spaces are rather defined. I will make the assumption, you want as many do........ a sectional. I doubt I'll be wrong on that. Before even that sectional? Plan on finding a very good carpet store. Not the big box. You will need to create your own rug, from broadloom that comes in a 15 foot width. These abound in wonderful textures - durable wools and wool/nylon blends. Antrim has many ! Then the sectional...... with a short side of 114" and a long side of 144" . Add a chair.... cocktail table with a forgiving solid surface. Bluestone is great. An upholstered ottoman? I stay away, as the room will feel as if it is drowning in upholstery. Notice I have stayed away from the "chaise" concept in that sectional. There are lots of iterations possible..........this is but one. Based on the cuddle assumption: ) It only considers the main seating space. As to the rest? We don't know if it's already built, in progress. or anything else. Dimensions aren't fully detailed. We don't know how you want to use the space named /dining/family room" ........... I will disagree as to "it's not that big". It's very generous, BUT for the area you plan as sole dining space. The single BEST thing to do? Get an interior designer, local to you. Buy once, and buy right. It begins with that area rug ......and you are NOT going to be able to get it done in one big hurry. Don't try. : ) I doubt you have been sitting on the floor, to now. The pandemic problem in upholstery of EVERY variety, is "not expected to correct for two more years" . that's a fact. Foam, fabrics, springs, labor. They are all problematic, and it is true of every price point, custom and non custom. Thirty plus weeks to a delivered WHATEVER it shall be? This is now commonplace. Be patient is all you can do..

Apologies if this has already been said but I don't have time to read all comments. I had a living room that was similiarly awkward and it took me so long to find a good furniture placement. Bear with me. While I can't see the rest of the living room, I suggest arranging the living room furniture with the end of that stone wall (fireplace I assume?) as if it were the wall. So in other words the rug would stop where or near where the fireplace ends. What makes that lovely space awkward is that it looks as if it's trying to be part of the living room. My suggestion would be, after you move the rug, switch the table and chair. Table under painting, chair in a "room with a view." It becomes a destination, a resting spot, a lovely special corner for retreat. At that point you have created an entrance area for the living room, possibly a gallery effect on the wall. Add a lamp to the table below the picture to make it a a real statement piece, which it is! Maybe some lighting in window area. Then you play with placement of things in the corner that draws the eye and gives people an opportunity to say, what's the story behind those skis? P.S. What a view out that window!!