I like the console. Have you checked out swivel glider recliners? Don't forget about benches and poufs or stools; under the two windows, at the pony wall or at the angled wall.

I love leather couches cause its a neater cleaner look. but I think that any accent chair or ottoman or recliner should be in a different material. fabric is nice microfiber, suede anything other than leather would add dimension and texture to the room. also don't stick with the same color as the couch for the throw pillows do a pop color and something to add color to the room. if you have a large enough space then the amount of furniture in the room is fine.

I'm not sure about two different leather colors as I don't think I've ever seen it, but I would shy away from that. I like your console. I still hope that you won't use too much leather and that you choose a lighter color. For curtains I would choose simple panels in a heavy fabric in a color that is close to your new wall color. You want the softness without the distraction of a strong color or pattern. Introduce color and pattern with pillows and paintings. Right now everything seems to be one blend into one sludgy color in your living room, and the lighter wall color and window panels will go a long way toward correcting that. I sense that you're afraid of color, but when you look at rooms on Houzz or elsewhere you'll see that color is a very important factor in a beautiful and livable room, even if you only use it in small doses in your pillows and paintings. I would steer away from any wall art that is not pictures because it can so easily look tacky.

I have only skimmed the comments, but wanted to suggest not buying a set, ANY set, of furniture unless you want your room to be boring. I am going to work on your room in a bit because I think you also need a bit of furniture rearranging, but wanted to get this comment in before you pulled the trigger on any purchases.

My preference would be to mix leather with fabric, but if you're going to do all leather, at least let's make it not all be the same. I will study your room and return later with a rendering for you. Your room has great potential; let's see if we can't reach its fullest.

Barbara, do you by chance have a link to the console you've ordered and know the size of the TV?

I agree with groveraxle about not buying a set. I made that mistake and for now, have to live with it. I purchased a sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman in a dark brown leather. An entire set! In hindsight, I should have mixed it up, with probably a fabric chair, etc. A friend of mine has a brown leather sofa, white leather chair and a very floral pattern chair and it looks fine.

That's a beautiful console, barbarabuzz.

Are you thinking of getting this type of sofa?

I could see this brown paired with a cream leather recliner. If you've chosen your Bradington Young models of sofa and recliners, perhaps share them with us and we can give you our thoughts for colours? I don't think I'd go darker than this brown. I like camel leather (bit lighter than this brown) paired with blues and I, like others above, would pair the leather sofas with fabric armchairs or recliners. It's really a personal preference. Just saw a living room with four velvet upholstered pieces in an Elle Decor book. If that can work, why not leather? :) Must be the accessorizing. ;-)

You guys are awesome! First, the console is a Hooker Console called Solstice. It is a 78 inch console and we used a 65 " inch flat screened tv. I did see it in the store and will attach the picture

Here is the link:

https://www.hookerfurniture.com/solstice-78in-entertainment-console/5657-55478-mwd-1744/iteminformation.aspx

I almost never recommend sectionals, but in this case I'd go for this one, if it fits and I'd put it in the corner between the window and the pony wall.

If you have a wood floor in the kitchen, I'd match it here, then look for a Persian like this Heriz with a bit of blue and then put a couple of blue recliners opposite the sofa. (Sorry I couldn't orient them properly in your room.)

This recliner is also Bradington-Young:

OK, skip that blue recliner. Your console is quite modern, so I will look for more appropriate chairs. Back in a bit.

Ingrid, You would be correct, I am probably afraid of color and just try to stay neutral. I am probably one of those "in the box people". Thanks for your suggestions!

Groveraxle, Tiwall and Tartaneup, we were going to do the dreaded set! LOL! I will attach the link to the set (the recliner would be a different group) We were going to do it in the color of Dorado Toast 907200-84. We do like the BY furniture and would prefer to stick with the brand. I am not super thrilled with the fabric selections at BY. They are kindof blah which is why in my mind, trying to dress it up with wallhangings and fabric pillows would help a bit. We also were planning on different end tables.

Here is the recliner which is from the Horizon Series which is

https://www.bradington-young.com/horizon-chair-full-recline-articulating-hr/903-35-1746/iteminformation.aspx

and the set would be the Young Roe

https://www.bradington-young.com/iteminformation.aspx?sku=611-95&catalog=1746

Here is the current situation LOL.

Groveraxle, that is pretty awesome! My husband will not spring for hard wood, although I love what that looks like with the persian. I was looking at the picture thinking, wow! That is very cool how you did that. We have noticed though that the area that is currently our loveseat is very close to the TV which is why we didn't think of a sectional and the opposite wall which we currently have the sofa would be very bare? I hate to say it but our time in the living room is all about the stinking TV. I will look up the measurements of what you posted and measure that wall. Thanks!

The Young Roe sofa is gorgeous (must admit I find the legs a bit meh). You were going for the sofa in black and the Horizon recliner in Dorado Toast?

Found all the leather colours. Can't say I'm fan of Dorado Toast. Don't think it will sing next to black. I'll have a look around their site and check out their colours and performance fabrics. I do like the styling of quite a few of their pieces. The leather looks supple and incredibly comfortable.

ETA: Dorado Toast

My family room is all about the TV too, barbara. No shame. Life is short; let's be comfortable! :D

Tartannmeup, no black, I was going to go with the Dorado toast for all (the sofa, loveseat, chair and Ottoman but was thinking of the Recliner (the Horizons) in fabric or a different color leather. My second thought was to do two recliners in a different leather and eliminate the chair and ottoman and instead do a cocktail ottoman in front of the sofa. I can get a turned leg for all of them. The colors on line look different compared to when I had the samples here in person. I did find one that looks like the leather we currently have and the 917200-87 (Applause coconut) looks like ours now, so I was trying to go for lighter

Ah, gotcha. Yeah, no...I don't think that would be your best option. :)

Grover's idea of a sectional has merit. It really depends on how you use your seating. Which seats are occupied the most, etc. I'm sure you've contemplated a few options already. Lately, I've come across the comment that loveseats aren't often used by two people at the same time. Is this your experience with yours?

Tartanmeup, thanks for posting that color, as you can see I don't know how to post photos yet from a website. I will say that I did see that sample and brought it home, and there is a two tone depth to that color is person. It appears very blah on the website

I would hang a pair of floor to ceiling curtain panels on each window. Example

Can the TV go on the wall to the right of the fireplace?

Tartanmeup, the sectional does has merit! I actually really liked the way it looked! My concern with it is the TV viewing from the side and the fact that if we move, it may not work in the new place. We did price out the Newman recliner set at BY and the price was pretty out there. Honestly we are probably all split up when we are together, one likes the recliner, dad sprawls out on the sofa and our college boy and his gf like the loveseat. It does get used as a double on the holidays. Other than that the loveseat gets used by my daughter to watch tv with her legs hanging over the armrest. We are pretty hard on our furniture as you can see from our current pictures but we really do enjoy leather.

groveraxle, thanks so much! Do you think the console is just too modern? We just liked how it has a floating look to it. You are pretty awesome with what you do!

I don't think the console is too modern. It's just that the first recliner I chose (the blue one) was totally incongruous with it. The Horizon recliner is better, but still a tiny bit clunky. I think you'll be able to meld it all though.

Honestly, one of the reasons I chose that sectional is because its styling seemed to fit better with the console than any of the other sofas I saw.

Grover, what about the sofa I posted upthread? I think it's the Young Kane. How would that look with the console?

Barbarabuzz, your concerns with the sectional are valid. They don't fit everywhere and just don't offer as much seating as expected for most families.

Barbara, you can still have an area rug over your carpeting; it adds color and life to the room. The one here is an Oriental tribal Gabbeh from esale.rugs. It's polypropylene, inexpensive and you can clean it and hose it off outside when it gets dirty.

Ingrid, I am totally into the rug! I think it adds needed color!

Tartanmeup, we looked at that the Young Kane! Liked it! But it is shorter, by 10 inches for some reason..I would rather not have the rolled arms but everyone in the house (except for me) leans on them :)

This will probably be too much for you, but since you chose such a modern TV console, I'd urge your to update lamps and tables as well. To that end, I've thrown in a red recliner, a modern tripod lamp, and a piece of modern art.

Some small things I've done: repainted all walls the same in a warm neutral that goes better with the paint in the kitchen and painted the HVAC registers to match. (Whatever color you choose, please paint the registers.)

And just in case Hubby has a change of heart, I show the room with wood as well as carpet.

Grover, thanks so much! I totally understand about painting the register and will do! I actually love the colors in the carpet and the picture! The bold color on the chair may be my only mental hangup,

What are your thoughts on a low pile carpet and placing the rug on top? Did you use the Houzz app for this? I was trying to figure out how you were doing the pictures! Love it! What are your thoughts on doing a cocktail ottoman in front of the sofa instead of the ottoman in front of the stationary chair and making it 2 matching recliners and those could be a different color? You have been sooo helpful and helping me to get outside of my box! I did find a few end table, I will try and post

https://www.houzz.com/products/bowery-hill-drum-shape-end-table-in-red-brown-prvw-vr~76666715

The above table isn't ideal, I was just trying to go with with the metal stand look of the console

fissfiss, Thanks! Do you happen to have a picture to post?

Were you planning on replacing your current end tables, barbara? What struck me about the one you linked to is the bottom shelf doesn't look easy to access and that would frustrate me as a missed storage opportunity.

Yes, we were planning on replacing everything. We really don't need lamps because of the overhead lighting but probably should have as a decorative piece. But yes, we want to replace the end tables. I am with you on the easy to access! We actually use the bottom shelf on what we have often. The sconces on the wall we could get rid of as well but the drywall would have to be replaced, which you know who may squawk about

I have a rendering for you Barbara and have tried to upload it three times with no success. Will try again later.

A few end tables and a recliner to consider:

I wouldn't get rid of the sconces. I mean, why? You could replace them with something sleeker, if you wished. Really depends on budget, etc. I know someone around here squawks when my let's change the flooring becomes we might as well paint first and what about those blinds....so I hear you on the squawking. :) Decorating changes have the propensity to become room overhauls.

I like Grover's rendition above. If you're thinking of adding lamps, a floor lamp might be a good idea. For the end tables, I was thinking glass because I love how it looks visually lighter than other options. Would glass be a good option for your family? What don't you like about your current tables?

To my eye, your console is contemporary, not overly modern, and I could see it alongside more traditional elements in the room. Have you collected any inspiration photos to get a clearer idea of how you want your room to look?

Grover, I really like your latest rendition as well! Thank you so much for taking the time to work on that! I look and that and think how drab it all has been!

Tratanmeup, For some reason I cannot see the photo on the end table you posted on my computer but I can see it on my cell phone. Who makes the piece? We are fine with with glass at this stage in the game.

I have collected an enormous amount of inspiration and the photos were a tremendous help! I am ready to get going! Thanks all!

Hi Guys! I am back! I am ordering the furniture this week and am going to do my best to go for it but I may chicken out with the bold color on the recliner. If I do chicken out it, will be either lighter or darker brown than the rest of the leather. My next question is groveraxle was so kind to make those renditions with the red accents and blue accents. What are you all seeing more of... brown furniture with blue, brown, and gold accents in pictures and pillows or more brown furniture, with red, copper, gold. I am leaning more towards adding blue. I am afraid of color as you can see from this post and was thinking gray and all forms of brown and beige but I am trying to think outside the box with your help! So with beige wall, curtains and floor, which color scheme do you like best with the brown leather , beige walls and accent chair? The red or blue? thanks!

Hi, Barbara. As you can tell from my last rendering, I would favor blue. However, I suggest waiting till the furniture arrives and you can see it in the room before making any final decisions. Even you said that rendering made you see your current room as drab. You don't have to go overboard on color, and it doesn't have to be saturated, but a few drops of muted blue or teal will give just enough spark to keep you out of the drab, depressing zone.

Can't wait to see it! I actually incorporated blues, gold and red into my living space. This is not a great picture, but it can give you an idea of how a little color will bring the room alive and not make it seem so heavy with the brown leather furniture.

Blue always looks good with brown, go for it.

Barbara, when I put together a room, I work on art, rug, and accessories all at the same time. Generally I start with the art because that will be the most individualistic piece, then use that to inform the rug and accessories, maybe even chairs or ottomans. That way I know they all work together before I commit.

You can do this yourself with an inspiration board, or in an ideabook. Start saving blue/brown/gold art, rugs, pillows, and throws you like. From those, we should be able to pull together a cohesive look.

This thread has been SUPER helpful - I have a similar issue!

you are guys, great and helpful... but now I am so frustrated as I got set of leather furniture: loveseat, chair and couch... afraid to ask my husband to return a loveseat;)