Not a pro, but to my eye, the space seems a bit disjointed. There are a lot of small objects distracting the eye when perhaps it would be better to have a few larger ones to anchor the room. I'd start by clearing the decks of all the photos, and moving the small bookcase somewhere else so the fireplace can be a focal point. I'd get a bigger rug for the fireplace area, and move that console table elsewhere. It's a bit hard to tell whether there's room or not but I'd consider a decent sized bookcase where the small white one is. And for sure, I'd get more art.

I’m not a pro, but I agree to clear out everything, the small pieces of furniture, photos, etc, and find a larger rug that either flatters your gorgeous fireplace and large pieces of furniture. Then, sell or repurpose your small pieces of furniture in lieu of a larger piece. Then, once you have the major pieces in place only move things back in that have a place and purpose.

I love your wall color (that’s what I chose in my home!). Dark wood, cream, wicker, blues, greens look great with Cloud White. Your fireplace looks like the heat of the Caribbean and blues and greens could be the sea.

Good luck!

Here are the colors I am talking about that look good with your wall color and fireplace. I’m not a color expert, but I just noticed your floor and it may be clashing with your fireplace...

Thank you all for your ideas. I thought Id add a close up of the particular room causing me issues.Although it looks like it with camera distortion, the furniture is actually quite large. The ceiling is 12 feet high and couch is 8 feet long. Perhaps a "L" or "U" shaped sectional would work better. However we bought the couch less than a year ago so hubby would be choked :)

Your rug looks to have the same colors of your furniture? It looks very pretty. Since your furniture and rug must all be new, then the easiest thing would be to get a larger, very thin rug to place under your rug (layered) and paint, restain, colorwash your coffee table to get rid of the orange-rust. I hate to suggest changing the color of your fireplace because it is so different and adds some excitement to your room. Maybe someone can chime in to explain how to tie in your colors better.

If my couch was only a year old I could not get rid of it either! Looking forward to seeing what some designers think, and looking forward to seeing what you do.

With 3 colors already, and also copper as a guide and focus, idk that what direction you want furthered: is it a particular color especially -- or something else?

Copper basically can be repeated where it 'works'... there are rugs that have large amounts of those colors - maybe that?

Questions about walkways - people walk by the 'barn door' -- do they walk by the sliding doors for a room down past it?

One more: the fuschia chair I could see better with grey [seeing it in other room] -- or does the grey ottoman or what it is go ok in LR? just thought I'd ask.. :)

Does LR seating feel squished in? ... is there a walkway behind the fireplace? and what would happen it you placed an art screen/divider to right of fp - it would extend the area a bit.

Drawing of the whole layout? or first measure from LR table to DR's nearest chair - in other words, how much floor space is empty right now?

No tv here?

As cat said - have you tried sofa facing fp and the 2 chairs? you know, but here's a photo anyway -

Oh how fun! First thing you need is much larger rug. Probably 10x13-15’. Have sofa facing fireplace. You hot pink chair on left side of arrangement with white wall behind. You could also layer rugs if you have another rug and angle them for greater interest. Bigger art could help over fireplace too. I will play with some ideas. Great space and you have a great group of items to play with!

I looked up “bohemian style” and what seems to be missing is softness, a bit of shiny (brushed good)? and color repeats, especially in pillows. Some natural wood and plants.

The search feature in this site is great, especially with the filters and room choice.

You might consider a room divider bookcase, perhaps w/glass doors on one side.

https://www.decoist.com/room-dividers-living-space/half-walls-and-bookcases-help-define-space-without-using-walls/

We'd like to create a cozy area to read/relax by fireplace.

For how many people?

I would also try the sofa on the other side of the rug by the window, facing the barn door. .

I'd also replace the six sofa cushions with four (maximum) that have combinations of orange/copper, dark pink, blue, and lilac (or whatever color the sofa is).

I would also find a small suzani textile to drape over the back of the blue chair.

Perhaps some sort of shelf room divider as we have no room currently for books, plants, photos etc..

What about the wall by the dining area?

Are you wedded to the barn door? They do eat up a lot of otherwise useful wall space.

Can you use the wall to the right of the fireplace for a gallery wall of all the family photos that are currently on the two smaller tables?

Also, what's going on, color-wise, in the room with the painting on the chest, and in the dining room?

The chairs should have taller backs and lean towards earthy colors to compliment the copper. I would remove the bookcase and only have the fireplace be your focal point. Replace the coffee table with something earthy and chunky like either of these. I would then do a solid fluffy rug to soften everything up

As others have said it would really help to have a floor plan showing how it relates to the rest of the house. Is the door next to the windows the main entry? Does the red from the fireplace wrap around the corner to what I'm assuming is the entry? What are the other 2 rooms off this one? they all look like living spaces not bedrooms from what I see into those rooms. More pictures would help not just of this room. Stand in each corner taking a picture of the opposite corner. Since the area is open concept, it should have color repeated in all areas of the space to some degree to help everything work together. My first thoughts without more info is to turn your rug the opposite direction and face fireplace with the couch. The sofa table behind it giving the rooms separation. The chairs could flank either side of the fireplace. Color should be repeated at least 3 places around the room so your eyes move around the whole room. Right now the focus is the fireplace which it should be but maybe with art above that doesn't repeat those colors so well above it, moving the owl to another wall. It could be a really fun room. You are not afraid of color. It just needs to be strategically placed

Definitely need more pics from more angles, include the adjoining rooms. I agree with you that the current iteration does look "sterile". The long plains of white walls is part of the problem. The art placement another. I can understand why you've considered paint. But I think a re-do of the furniture plan should happen first.

Thanks for the tips. I moved some things around as per the ideas and it does look more homey! but now I see have alot of spare space. especially in front of the entryway. Behind the barndoors is our TV/ family/guest room. We are a family of 4. Late 30's and 2 teens. Ive added a few more pictures to show the layout of the place, hope it helps. Yes we do need artQ Just havent found anything that makes us want to buy it yet. Hard to pull the trigger.

The fireplace is walk around with bedrooms, bathroom and a built in desk.

I love that owl! I hope he flies over to wall in the dining area to see if he likes it there. You have great-looking house and some cool stuff!

Been trying to do a mock up but just as I get it almost finished Houzz makes it disappear! So did a quick sketch instead. I would paint fireplace wall SW Tricorn Black. Try layering and crisscrossing rugs to break up straight lines. Add sofa table and lamp. Move pink chair to left of fireplace. Black chair to other side. Get large art that spans the whole wall over fireplace and curio. White with black and possibly splatches of your colors. I would change orange around fireplace to black also. I don’t see junction box in ceiling but a black crystal chandelier would be so fun.

Move entry art to dining and owl to entry.

I had to comment because I have the same lovely owl in my space! I agree with Flo. You need at least one wall or space with some depth to it, maybe the long wall on the left side (from dining all the way to living room) or the fireplace. I would still keep the orange though. You can move owl to the dining area to bring some of the color down there.

For the coffee table you need to style it so all people in the space can see the photos, etc. If you want pictures, put the on a photo cube. Add a few coffee table books and a small plant.

Others have good suggestions on layout. I think you have some fun pieces with some color punch. Now use textures and earthy stuff in NEUTRALS to bring in the warmth - organic wood pieces, thick knit throws, baskets, leather, books...

Mnmax. Love your Charcoal wall. It really is perfect. Nice job.

I wanted to show you this picture. Some have recommended natural elements like wood and this picture also has some of the colors you already have.

And this combines blues and the color of your fireplace.

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Have you considered painting that entire fireplace wall in a super hot orange/red glossy color to match the oxidized copper? Would be a show stopper! Or you could go to the other side of the color wheel for a contrast to it. You don't seem to be taking advantage of all the floor space. Larger, more colorful, fun, boho rugs would encourage spreading out the seating a bit more. The beige chesterfield seems a bit formal for the relaxes Bohemian family feeling you're after. Something a bit more slouchy would set a more relaxed tone.

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I don't have any advice but your rearranged furniture really is a vast improvement.

May I suggest you use that cabinet by the FP as a china cabinet in the dining area? Put a live plant in its place. BOHO requires plants, IMO

Put a nice rustic console table behind the couch. The lamp and basket with the plant look great next to the couch! I agree with moving the black cabinet somewhere else (because I can't even see the navy chair up against it) but I would switch it with the white cabinet in the entryway. The black cabinet is less deep and a great way to highlight your family photos, etc. I think the fuchsia chair is a bit deep for the space, though I do like the punch of color.

Here's a few console options to kind of fill up the empty space. Something with wood might help, as you have a lot of black, white and colors. Not an orangey wood - something with brown/beige tones.

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The new arrangement looks great! I would pull the sofa back a bit, so only the front legs are resting on the rug and not all 4 legs- unless you plan on putting a console table behind the sofa.

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i was also going to suggest you pull the couch off the rug except for the front legs. it will feel much less cramped. i do like this configuration better. hard to see from your picture but the rug should have a foot to 18" wood floor reveal between it and the fireplace.. you need to take advantage of the space you have and spread things out since you have the space.