johnatemp, you're right, I don't want to move the tv. That alcove next to the fireplace is really too small for the tv. Besides, there are cables coming from all over the house that get wired to the stereo that is with the tv. I had thought many times that I would like to make the area where the eating area is move of a lounge area. There are really too many doors in that area to make it a very cozy area. I have another area next to the kitchen that I'm doing that instead (and bigger). I have thought about removing the leaf in the table to make it smaller to fit the space better. Most of the time there is only 4 of us eating. Chris, the rug is situated the same way it was in the old location. I have it setting back a bit so that the lamp cord can hide under it and remove the trip hazard. I like the idea of the sofa table under the window. That statue is over 50 lbs, so I need help with that one (and we were in a hurry to go furniture shopping). I got some pretty good ideas while I was out. I'm thinking instead of a sectional, maybe an oversized chair with a couch or love seat? Either way, I'll only have seating for about 4 people (the corner in a sectional is pretty lost). I did find a curved sectional I liked, but it still only seated 4. I'm going to work on the end where the chair and ottoman are along with the table and chairs to see if I can come up with some more room. I'll take some more pictures and post when I'm done to see what you think. Also, any light recommendations for the table where the recliners are? I'd like to have something that doesn't sit on the table, but still worked as task lighting. The guys do play chess there frequently, so I need something that doesn't sit on the table, but will still give hoof task light. You're also right, Chris. I'm trying to get away from the log or cabin feel, and more or a transitional feel and try to accessorize with our horse "stuff". Robbi

Susan, the configuration is better, but I still get that you are not happy with it. Sometimes comfort out ranks aesthetics and if you have to put everything back the way you had it, then what can you do. The fact is that you have a very challenging room layout for the type of furniture you have and the added limitations on how to arrange it. In reality, the room is only large enough for two comfy recliners or a love seat and one small chair. I am so sorry that I am out of suggestions. I hope someone can come up with a workable solution for you. Good luck! :-)

I’m glad you found the trampoline suggestion funny. :) I thought it was fun. But then, when I thought about it last night after I posted it, I thought, ”Yikes... I think I’ve really been on Houzz waaaayyy too long... 😂 I agree that it really comes down to what you are most comfortable with. Your comfort is the most important thing. So if you are comfortable with the loveseat with back to window and tv in the current position, definitely - why not. You could just leave the tv where it is and not go through a whole thing of converting the closet, etc. So yes, lower it a bit, if you can. And if you wanted to fill the space below tv a bit more, one idea could be some kind of plant stand under it with one tall plant or a shelf style unit with a couple of small plants on it, etc. Another layout you could consider - if it is possible - is to float the loveseat with it’s back to the closet, leaving enough room for reclining, and put the tv in this area. This way you are facing the window and not sitting with your back to it. And you have a number of options for the tv setup in this arrangement. You could use a mobile tv stand/console with wheels, and this would give you a lot of flexibility for placement - either in that corner or you could roll it over to be more centered in front of window, etc. These wheeled consoles are very convenient, and come in all kinds of styles these days. Or you could possibly use some type of corner console there. And as another option you might be able to just use a floating shelf style console. Depends on what style console you prefer and what would work best for you there. And if you decided to use a stationary console, you could wall mount the tv in that area and use some type of angling extension arm, to give you flexibility to make viewing adjustments. All types of arms available, depending on your needs and preferences. If you didn’t want to put a door on the closet right now - as one idea, you could put a folding screen in front of closet, and it would be a backdrop to the loveseat - if you can put loveseat in front of the closet. Could also be a nice look. I don’t like to promote glass coffee tables - plus for you end tables or mobile C tables, nesting tables, etc. would work better than a coffee table with your recliners. But just wanted to show the screens with sofa in background look, and this screen above, in setup with glass table, is another nice artistic screen, so I threw it in. :) But you can use any type of screen in front of the closet. And that would still be an option for you, regardless of where you decide to place the loveseat. All types of styles available. Sky is truly the limit. :)

New art work . A little blue. Rug is brown beige green Pillows are beige and orange. Need a little help. Candle pillars to dark ? Flowers on coffee table ?