Is there going to be a lot of TV watching in this room? If so, I'm afraid you'll find the perpendicular sofa set-up to be sub-optimal at best. When we moved into our house last week I wanted to try a similar set-up (only one sofa, facing fireplace, TV on right-angle wall). It was incredibly uncomfortable for watching TV in any position that wasn't some form of lying down. So instead we're going with a layout that isn't as attractive, but is exponentially more functional. Back to rug size. We got a deal on an 8 x 10 rug, and I figured it would be plenty big. It turns put it's just about the right size, although the seating area for the TV is only about 70% of the room.

Bosegirl, you are sending mixed messages!! "I don't want to rush like we did with our first home" and "We need a kitchen table ASAP". I would use your old kitchen table for now or put it in the dining room for now and eat there. Nothing wrong with using a card table for a while! I don't think a glass kitchen table is unsafe. Make sure it is a thick high quality glass. I had a glass table with a metal frame when my kids were little. For your toddler get her room set up as soon as possible. Spend time doing this instead of looking for a new kitchen table! Once she has her own room then you will have better control of her sleeping routine. Do you have someone to take her outside or to a park while you get stuff done? Area rug - a little big is better than too small. Use one of the online room planners to lay out your room and furniture and then lay out different sized rugs. Is the furniture in the room? Use blue painters tape or old sheets to outline the size of rug and look at it for a few days.

Arrrgggg, I posted in the wrong forum!!!

Replace the torchiere with a floor light that direct some light down. Move the sectional away from the windows Do not swag your drapery panels Replace the wall art with a size more appropriate for the space Lower the TV Get a longer media cabinet or one that floats on the wall Move the orange lounge chair out from the corner Add an accent table next to the lounge chair Provide a flexible coffee table, maybe one that lifts up if necessary Select an indoor outdoor light colored rug to brighten the area that can withstand kid usage.