When buying upholstered furniture a sofa is always your best value. In fact from a wholesale perspective there can be as little as a $50-$100 difference between them and I will tell you why. At the trade shows, primarily the twice a year High Point market, April and october or the Vegas market manufacturers like to quote low sofa prices as they show you their wares. I have been to many markets, over 60 High Point Markets, where you will be lead around the showroom with the rep quoting sofa wholesale or in some cases retail prices, $699, $799, $899, $999. It's so boring. What they never quote are the love seat and chair prices where the manufacturere is making their mark up. My advice buy two sofas. I think it looks better and you are getting more value.

I like this idea but can not tell how big this room must be...my room is about 12 ft 8 inches by 13 ft. What would be on the side opposite the two chairs? I really want to take advantage of the sale tomorrow and spent hours in Urban Barn but maybe it should just be a sectional I buy and not include the Nest chair I originally wanted. The kids really wanted that as this would be our hang out area. I love this look below but need something teens could join me in when lounging/relaxing. Help? Sorry I'm a bit all over with ideas.

Having 2 comfortable chairs is equivalent to a sofa, as has been stated no one sits in the middle seat. That’s why people opt for 2 chairs over a loveseat. Although, I’ve Found when I have guests, often times a couple sit together on the loveseat.

No do not brick to the ceiling. Get the surround off and put a mantel. let the wall above the wainscot be a wall. Urgg... she knows that mantel is worth something, as do I but that was nice of you maybe she will throw you a price break lol. You just need to get it off. and I would think now before the painters finish, perhaps they can patch and touch up. I think the glory will be the simplistic feel of it honestly. I like the décor you have going and I think until you get to the balance of the furniture and fireplace I would leave it for now. (MAYBE ASK THE PAINTER/DECO LADY IF SHE CAN GET IT OFF THE WALL AS PART OF THE GIFTING PROCESS) I think a recliner that swivels would be a good fit for you, Im not sold on matching but if you like it do it!