Forgot to add an inspiration photo:

While I'm not a fan of cornering things, it should work in your space. Try angling the fireplace in the corner where the calendar is. I'm thinking that will leave the return air vent exposed, but it should be painted to match the wall color so it isn't so obvious. Even if it is behind the FP, it will still be exposed well enough to do its job. I don't understand why the china cabinet is not in the dining room, and such a glam piece certainly does not need the rustic word signs above it. If it can't fit in the dining room, center it on the wall where the FP is, but don't add the word signs; they are becoming "ho-hum" these days. I would move that tall table from the foyer to the china nook and top it with a pretty silk floral, or simply add a gorgeous piece of art in that corner. Then float the sofa in the center of the room facing the corner FP. Add the chairs and a new coffee table. All should sit firmly on a much larger rug.

You have some nice pieces. agree w/judy about the mirrored hutch. It's really nice and should be visible.

what if you moved the FP towards the window and did your furniture like this (but the sofa back would be facing the large window. leave some space behind like judy mentions.

can you indulge us and move them, take another pic and post it?

I think you need a slightly larger rug.

well, that's the problem. the spot you have it in is great, but it somewhat hides that piece. judy mentioned to place it where you currently have your chairs. have you tried it there? then move the FP to the center and move your sofa and chairs to face each other.

Try moving sofa/chairs and FP first. like the pic above. take another picture and lets see how it looks

you really should get a diff rug. your furnishings are so pretty but that rug just 'cheapens' the look. not saying it to be insulting. just hate to see you spend good money on something that doesn't enhance what you have. a fluffy white rug would look better than that striped thin one.

looks like ZGallerie. look at their pictures and notice the rugs and tables, and placement. any of these rugs would look very nice in your room. also, take a look at some of their artwork . you could use a canvas or two in your room.

yes, they look like they are. that's why I love those shaggy rugs and mirrored tables w/them. I have a very similar gray tufted chaise.

just tell hubby you love it but the opinions on here is that it's too small, and doesn't showcase the beautiful furniture well enough. Maybe you could move it to another room?

great that you're an artist. once you get some pieces on the wall, a few plants, some lamps, it will come together.

remember not to hang the art too high. (and if you make a hole, you can easily fill it w/wall paste compound (toothpaste will do in a pinch) and touch up w/paint)

not a pro...
maybe layer the rug ?

For now :) thank you! it already looks great!!

Like that layered rug look. I have a friend who has an older jute rug and has placed another rug on top of it, and, weird as it sounds, she has made it work in a Low Country atmosphere. So many things can be done using this concept.

ava, looks so much better. once you get all your accessories in there it will look great.

I don't think you need to layer, but you could w/a hide rug (since an actual single hide are usually smaller). a good hide rug in a 5x8 size that you need, can cost a bit, but it would suit your style perfectly. Actually, I found this one for 300

this gray leather shag is nice too

look through some of these too

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wait,,found a diff rug with teal! and the dark stripes would go w/your dark flooring. I actually like this one w/your room

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this one has the perfect blue/gray tones to work w/your room, but it's just under $600. I can offer you a 5% discount should you decide to order from Houzz

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I'm sure your personal art will make a huge impact on the space. I didn't realize that my evaluation of the facts concerning word art would be construed as an insult to you personally. Some people do still love it, but I think you may have a better spot where it fits in. It doesn't work with your formal seating and mirrored china. Do you have a more casual den or family room where it would be at home? Once the sofa is floated the chairs can flank the FP or face each other over a smaller coffee table. You'll want to play around with the arrangement to see how it feels.

I like that furniture arrangement better, but would put your mirrored piece in the middle of the long wall where you have the fireplace, and put the fireplace on the wall in the dining room. Your mirrored piece would give some height and sparkle to the room and you would still see the fireplace from your doorway.

Ava, love the new layout, and love the rug your hubby bought, I think the color and pattern of the rug really compliments the rest of the room. IMHO your room is interesting, elegant and pretty!

here are some other accessories you may like.

(if you post a pic in comments, but not link them to the Houzz idea book, I can try to photo shop a few things in the room for you. with the Houzz link under your photo, it won't let me drag your photo to my desktop)

against the wall over by the stairs? you could do any type of slender console, some x stools, art. I'd do a colorful pair of lamps of orchids

this is the ZGallerie table in this pic, but look at the rug with it. I also stuck in a few side tables and a cool pillow

In one of your corners add some height and try a fiddle leaf fig tree or a potted plant on a taller stand

idea on lamps, accessories, maybe a console table,

cute for an ottoman (in whatever color you like)

Overall I like your arrangement but would tweak a few things. Move the sofa/coffee table/chairs arrangement away from the large window by at least a foot. The fireplace should be moved to the right and centered between the edge of the curtain and the corner.

Would your mirrored cabinet work, diagonally across the corner, where you originally had your chairs? I think it would beautifully reflect your room in that position. (Sorry, but where you have it now it doesn't fit perfectly, it looks cramped.) Furniture needs some space around it to look good. A mirrored piece, like a mirror, needs to be set where it reflects something attractive. It is its reflection. I would like to see it reflecting your fireplace and chairs, and bouncing some light back into your room. If the thermostat is in the way, it can easily be moved. We had ours in exactly your position, in the living room facing the front door. We moved it to the other side of the same wall, i.e. onto the dining room wall facing the back yard. One benefit was that the furnace didn't turn on every time the front door opened in cold weather. It was actually a better spot.

Ava, take a look at this IG account. I think you'd like her style

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtQ9HezFvY4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

I think this might be a better solution for the layout.

The staircase wall has 2 vents that look like cold air returns, so not sure that the cabinet can go flat against it. That's one reason that I suggested an angled placement (also, I think it will look better).

Corner furniture can be anchored using 2 straps. The straps don't show when they've been tightened. I have bought these kits in the childproofing section of a hardware store.

Angle the fireplace there; it is low enough not to interfere with the utility items. The angled furniture will be more welcoming from the front door. You should try every suggestion until one nails it for you!

To me it looks more like a real fireplace on an outside wall since almost all real fireplaces are on outside walls. But it may be a good compromise location.

If it ain't real, there's no reason to pretend it is if it boogers up your arrangement.

To add, I think your room will benefit from having a corner curtain rod, and slighly longer drapes (as in, touching the floor length).

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Totally understandable! Good luck, it will look great :).

Can you move the sofa forward a bit so that the front legs are on the rug? Also straighten the chairs (rather than angled as they are now) and have the front legs of the chairs on the rug, too.

I'm with mjd232 - it's hard to beat a sofa spot gazing at the fire. . . .

Hi! Were you able to try the sofa facing the fireplace? It has beautiful styling and would look good from all angles....and with the rest of your nice things it could be a great conversation grouping. I am also really interested in seeing your art!