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@everfebz, I love the idea of painting the furniture. I hate how everything is dark but replacing the couch is not in my budget. Maybe this photo helps and you can suggest the color to use to paint? I am not married to the beige rockers and can move them.

No there is regular coating used to change the color of leather. Don't use the Annie Sloane for this.

Also there are companies like Leather Medic who will do this for you.

I had no idea you could change leather furniture color! Wow. Cool video. I was originally thinking of just changing tables. Something to consider. Question is what color would you make the sectional if I go down that path?

One of the reasons it "looks like a black hole" as suggested above is your sectional is dark brown as are your floors. I would get a large rug that encompasses all of your furniture, like this:

This will alleviate the issue of your sectional color, which I absolutely wouldn't mess with since it can easily be remedied with a large neutral rug. I might even layer two rugs. One large rug for the perimeter and then a more patterned rug (like the one you already own) for the smaller rug.

I agree with your thoughts on changing out all the surrounding furniture --it is too dark. I would replace:

• TV console
• Side tables
• Coffee table
• Dark colored sconces
• Wall Paint

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(Nice wall color, lighter furniture, neutral rug color)

(Great light color scheme for a dark leather couch)

(Great example of a complimentary coffee table)

(Neutral color scheme that incorporates wood and materials well)

(Great alternatives to the dark coffee table, side table, etc. with neutral bright rug)

I would also replace all of your throw pillows to down pillows. I have a leather couch and down throw pillows are the only type of pillow that rest correctly on leather (aka. don't slide or look like stiff squares)

Hope this helps!

Love the photo ideas and suggestions! Thank you. Ok i have to start playing with these and getting new coffee table. I already removed the side table as it was too clunky. I also need to hire a painter. I love painting but those high ceilings are too much for me. Beige, grey or light blue?

This more natural color leather will provide you with lots of options in the future with colors.

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I'd worry that a built-in or fireplace might further narrow the room, and it already looks like you're challenged for width with your current furniture. I'm with teddytoo's suggestion of flipping the TV to the other wall. The sectional is telling me that it wants have its backs to the current TV wall and the window wall, which would really tuck it into the room and minimize its tendency to overwhelm the space. As a bonus, it seems like that tall wall would be easier to fill with something large and dramatic if you didn't have to work around a TV. If you can't relocate the cable/electronic connections, you could consider using longer cables/cords and conduit painted the same color as the wall. Not ideal, but maybe worth it if it helps achieve a furniture arrangement you're considering.

Another thought: If the sectional pieces are individual, maybe move one of the middle pieces to the other "wing" so the whole unit is longer against the tall wall and shorter on the window wall, which might then block less of your view ...?

@Catlies1, I like that idea. They do come apart. I can’t wait try several of the ideas on this post. This was my first time reaching out. Thank you everyone!

Glass top could be green, even with a stencil design meant to look slightly imperfect. The blue she darkened with black chalk paint wax. She sells a "mini project pack."

https://www.anniesloan.com/inspiration/aubusson-blue-side-table-project

To use, and to see a tie-in from entry - I'd try a large throw in paint color if possible, or blend with paint that's textured enough, bulky enough to 'match strength' of brown and size of sectional.

Garden-y green so choose cheerful casual:

But seems rug has a mineral blue-green - I read on houzz that down-filled will keep pillow from sliding down on leather:

Really nice for casual room too -

https://www.houzz.com/products/kamitra-aqua-feather-down-decorative-throw-pillow-24x24-prvw-vr~110073914

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Color in your rug? If table has second color in palette like blue-green, then this throw?

I have a question - did you all pick the color, or previous owner? It doesn't have to be a mistake, assuming it's not a mint green and just too pale.

Say that you like the plaid throw - if pillow isn't bad color to you, with paint - could do a solid blend:

The wall color was previous owner. I bought the rug and pillows to try to pull some green light brown/tan and add a splash of aqua blue/teal as I like that color. I’ll try to get a true picture of the color. I really want to change out light fixtures too to more modern look with maybe clearer glass so the light isn’t so yellow. And I want to put them on dimmer switches and would also need to buy a standing lamp too I’m sure

I thought I glimpsed a post saying you're by the water....

you never answered if the rug sorry the rug again could be good in the other room. Do you like deeper green too?

Want to shop [browse]?! Love to.... on green paint, the cool finish maybe. 7 x 20"H "Twin ribs of brushed nickel or hazel bronze support a gently curved pane of frosted glass, creating an elegant, eye-catching new sconce designed to complement any décor. (1) LED Bulb KolourOne Motivation Module - 4.8W/2700K."

https://www.houzz.com/products/nuvo-lighting-trax-1-light-bathroom-vanity-fixture-in-hazel-bronze-prvw-vr~116054856

Idk if this is part of the search, but it caught my eye [there are larger also] -

Left of tv is such a narrow space idk if it's great location, and you could have a regular lamp [and close it up] This is narrow -

[Not dark bronze] but this could be cool with wood railing, etc...and your ceiling fan - W 7.88" / H 20.25" // would be nice if it cast a lot of light... just 1 bulb.

Regarding paint colors, don't forget to factor in your floors when choosing new paint. You mentioned liking blues and grays, so if your floors are more warm in tone, blues and grays with warmer undertones will look better in the space. Vice versa, cool-toned woods will look good with cool-toned paint colors.

Since you can't change the sectional, I would pick out the rug, pillows and other accessories and use those colors to find the wall color.

The color of the walls don't bother me, but the expense to repaint the whole house would! I would work with what you have and add to it. Consider investing in a large entertainment center to fill up the enormous wall space, a new coffee table, a floor lamp in place of the end table, curtains, new light fixtures, art for the walls and maybe a sofa table.

okibujp and I on curtains already -

https://www.houzz.com/products/signature-double-wide-off-white-sheer-curtain-single-panel-100x96-prvw-vr~84065734

@okibujp, thank you for input. I love the art idea above wall unit and pillow colors. I fear the wall unit would be dark though so need to maybe think something lighter? Love the round coffee table idea that someone else also posted and will look to replace tables I have. I really need to change out light fixtures. And to others who posted, yes we have a direct view to water which I don’t want to block. We will also have direct view of our in-ground pool in between patio and river.

This is a great blog:Styling Your Brown Leather Sofa

[If I lived by the water, I wouldn't want grey walls to come inside to.]

What's your thought about anniesloan's look?

https://www.anniesloan.com/inspiration/aubusson-blue-side-table-project

The blue she darkened with black chalk paint wax. She sells a "mini project pack." / Under glass top could be green paint, even with a stencil design meant to look slightly imperfect.

I’m not a fan of the green and blue furniture paint. I would prefer more neutral or really like the table ideas sent by another poster. I may just swap the furniture out. But I will start
To play with chalk paint on a smaller piece of furniture for another room because it may inspire me on another project. I like that idea

Dayna, great blog and that helped a lot. Thank you!

Yes, and that was just one idea. All one color too!

You removed a table …

left of tv, could have a floor lamp with sheen [maybe not gold]… but for a bit of attention there, and brown like other items in room:

Wall item on 1 high wall some time... can't tell -

https://www.houzz.com/products/dinsmore-table-lamp-dark-brown-finish-old-gold-hardback-fabric-shade-prvw-vr~115833829

Rug color?... sorry about the aqua, but I couldn't tell what was what... committing to more of aqua, yeh. :)

Oki's additions could go with some lamps I'm posting -

distressed finish, 100% cypress wood frame, features black, cyan, light blue and dark brown rays

Walking in from entry, just me, but I'd prefer this to where tv would go above doors. 27 x 50"

Or on the high side wall, so the fan can be seen from entry - 3 or more of they type?

Tan chairs fit there? me again saying … uhoh… you could make coffee table approx. tan color.

Thanks for the ideas. I think I’ve decided to love couch against wall to start and put tv in box to see if that makes sense before doing away with it. If I keep it I’ll make it to the same color as walls but am now seriously considering repainting walls now. If I don’t like the box, I’ll move couch into configuration one poster suggested. Thank you everyone!

you're welcome - one more 'to go'... good 'luck' in your home Catherine. --deb

Ok so I’ve been busy with all the suggestions. We relocated the couch and opted to use the tv box. We love the new layout. I still need to get a sofa table and plan to replace the coffee and end table. Color suggestions? I feel Cream white could be ok. I am also leaning on painting all the walls (and tv box) SW Grey Screen. It hints to a bit of blue. Or other suggestion? And we are in the process of choosing new lights and sconces

Not size etc... but interesting direction?

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You have most everything set - but say sconces you want a washed or rough/distressed look - maybe this type?

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https://www.houzz.com/products/light-blue-distressed-wood-media-cabinet-prvw-vr~132101101

I’m thinking more farmhouse modern maybe. The lighting in my photos don’t do the space justice.

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