Thanks sueb20. That makes sense. So what predominant rug color would you shoot for? That thing to the left is still unknown, but may be a bookcase or a dresser when I find something. It's a tricky spot, due the column. I was thinking woven wood shades too, but can't decide yet, so I'm putting the WT decision off for now. Nobody likes my 1970s trunk? :) It find it comforting, for some inexplicable reason. It's greatest attribute is that I already had it, so it's free. Maybe someday it will get replaced, but at the moment it's that or nothing.

Is the bench in front of the fireplace small enough to fit on either side of the fireplace under the window? If so, put it there and get a matching one so you have benches on both sides. If not, get two benches that fit. That lounge chair/ottoman combo to the right of the FP feels out of place and isn't part of the conversation area. I would find another home for it. This arrangement has the added benefit of not blocking one's view of the FP from across the room. I agree with continuing the jute rug and removing the hide rug from that area. I would add some throw pillows for the white chairs that have more of your sofa's chartreuse color in order to tie the two spaces together. If the bench is moving, you now have room for a small, low coffee table in front of the chairs. Lastly, the accent wall color you've chosen is lovely, but doesn't really coordinate with the wallpaper. I would have picked up one of the lighter greens from the wallpaper to pull it all together.

Thanks for the great tips. Yes, it's a good point that 16 won't be sitting at the same time...more like 12 or so. Sadly, I have to go fairly dark due to the cleaning and staining issues. I should have added that I plan to add a large 12 x 15 area rug to break up the dark sofas from the darkish wood. I can't go with medium gray because it will look too "matchy-matchy" with the med. gray stone fireplace. Quick question/concern...I searched for sofas that are made from "Sunbrella" people here suggested and there are only a few and they are outdoor sofas. Mostly, the Sunbrella fabric is pillows. Also, I'll be removing both sofa tables behind the sofas that are there now, so that will give me another~ 4+ feet. But I still plan on putting more narrow sofa tables as I don't want the sofas right up against the walls, so it will be more like an extra 2 feet I'll be gaining. Any other suggestions for a "tough" fabric that won't be torn easily? We've had issues with guests sitting on the sofas, etc., with keys, etc, in their back pockets that tear the fabric or snag it. What are opinions on leather? Vinyl? Also, I'd like to lighten up the room with a cleaner, more modern white (ish) paint, maybe with a touch of gray, )but not with any blue or "pink" in it.) The walls are now painted Sherwin-Williams "Accessible Beige" and the Doors (not seen in the pictures are "Dovetail"...which I LOVE, but is way too dark for the walls. I've already gone down the line of the "Dovetail" paint strip and the lighter colors look kinda "pink-ish" in that room.) Thanks again everyone

Having managed vacation properties from Vegas to the Jersey Shore for 15 years, I suggest you try to make the property pay for its own upgrades via rentals. If your area has an off season, you can plan for work to be done during that down time. To lessen the impact of the flooring, stain the grout lines to pop less, or take on a bigger project and have the tile re-grouted a darker color. Pick your favorite light shade from the tiles for wall paint, sticking with the warmer shades so they work with the orange tones of the cabinetry and table. Your samples on the wall look too cool for the flooring and cabinetry. Look for seating with some of the newer durable fabrics like Crypton. Without more photos of the space, it is hard to say what type of seating you need. I assume there is TV somewhere in the room. Can you post more pix?