better, but for rug size, it's hard to say since we don't know how far from the wall your sofa will be placed. minimum would be a 5x7, but you could go up to an 8x10, depending upon furniture placement and size. why don't you wait until you move in, figure out where everything is going and what other furniture you will be doing? I like your pendants for the island, and the colors w/your velvet sofa. maybe start looking at some rugs here on Houzz? do you have some artwork already? something for the dining wall? as for the foyer light, how tall is that ceiling? could you do a semi flush? try Lampsplus or for really good deals, Lampsplusopenbox.com.

Happy to help, a 9 x 12 will be best. Think about how you use your current family room. Do you have friends over for movie night or games? If you can seat at least 5, preferably 6 you will be happier with the space. You can have 2 swivel chairs, one on each side of the sofa. You also have seating at the kitchen island and if you have not purchased those stools yet, look for swivel stools so TV viewing is comfortable from there. The placement on your plan for a 9 x 12 is a bit off...I would center it on the back wall though I realize you may have a piece of furniture on the wall in back of the sofa which is not on your current plan. All the best to you, I am sure that the room will look great.... and I am sure that your husband would love a bigger TV :p PS: Since your room is not very large, do not use large scale furniture and make some templates from newspaper or a brown paper roll from the Hardware store in the size of the furnishings you are considering to make sure that you will be happy with the layout and have enough room for the pieces you like. It will make it easier for you to visualize the space, and the furniture placement.

Is there an eat in kitchen or would the dining space be the all-the-time eating space? I like Judy's layout if there is another more casual eating area (breakfast/lunch). traipsing across living space (from kitchen) for every meal doesn't seem functional. That said, walking into your fireplace area as a LR isn't ideal either. I think it could have 2 chairs and be cozy but the TV and living space would have to be across the way. It's a beautiful looking home.

I think your rug size is fine. I think it should be turned the other way. The biggest problem I see is your sofa is too far away for your chairs and your fireplace. Unless I'm seeing a funky angle and the furniture is closer than appears. I'd start there.