You need to provide a sketch with dimensions of the space, and in an open plan, where one room starts and another ends. Is there an eat in area for the kitchen? Dining room? TV over fireplace?

A sectional isn't the only choice and many times it just blocks off access to the room it is in. Be open to other seating choices ...

I’m a big sectional fan unlike others here. This is our room. Not as big as your though and not quite done yet lol. But we are a family of five all more than comfy on the sectional. Christmas we had ten over and all fit well in the room.

@chispa are you able to see my photos? That should be sufficient. I posted all the angles to visualize the entire space.

I am absolutely open to other things besides a sectional, it's just what the hubs prefers. We have one now and everyone loves lounging on it together. I'm worried it won't be large enough.

As you can see in photos 4 and 5 - there is a dining space in adjacent to the kitchen. I have a restoration hardware reclaimed Russian gray oak table that goes there.

TV can go over fireplace (zoom in you will see the smurf tube set up) or in the left built-in cabinet. If we don't use the cabinet space I will be adding an additional floating shelf.

Nothing to do with being a fan or not. Sectionals have their use, in the right space. I have a large one that is up against 2 walls and provided more seating for TV viewing in what would have been a formal living room. We use the larger family room for entertaining so we have 2 large sofas and 2 chairs in there. My first choice isn't a sectional, but they do work in some situations. Just saying that the OP should be open to all suggestions and then decide what works for them.

IMO there are only 2 people comfortable on a sectional and that is the ones that got an arm rest. I think sectionals look really cool in pictures but not good in real life. I much prefer sofas and chairs for comfort and for the ability to change arrangement from time to time. I agree the TV to the left or right of the FP/. You have an awesome space use it well. My suggestion would be to get a designer who has your same style in there work . It will be money well spent to do this right the first time.

AS where did you get your sectional?

@AS where did you get your sectional?

Kelli, yes I can see the photos, but they distort the actual space and no one should attempt a layout without actual room dimensions, including adjoining spaces. You said 24 x 22, but does that include the area taken up by the built-ins? Does it go up to that column or beyond? Does it include circulation space? You know the answers, but no one else does ...

@7854so it is a Van Gogh Sofa made locally in BC Canada. We bought it from Novo Furniture in Vancouver. The Van Gogh brand is sold by many stores here.

"are you able to see my photos? That should be sufficient."

All the pics are taken with wide-angle lens. It is impossible to tell the size of the room or dimensions or anything really at all that would enable us to help you fit furniture in that space. Help us help you by providing a layout drawing with measurements.

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Ok sorry for the snark. I don't have a floor plan but I'll ask the builder. You don't want to see my attempt at drawing...

The room dimensions are from corner to corner of the built in's and to the back pillar and opposite corner of the window wall. That's the 24x22 that I hand measured.

FWIW I am more than open to not doing a sectional. It's such a huge room I want to make sure I fill it appropriately and have a large enough rug to set it off.

(also for scale, the kitchen and eating nook you see in pics 4/5 is 20x16) The eating nook will have a round RH table and round rug that we already own)

you have a fabulous home and I hope you have fun as you decorate!! looking forward to seeing all the progress you make.

heres a few thoughts based on your initial comments on your style and what you already have for a dining table. net net, all the pieces you get need to be extra large. i personally think a sectional would look fabulous, but you need an extra deep one. I would get a white one or a light colored neutral. the one from Macys you like may not be big enough. since you seem to like RH, I would use the extra deep sizes from them as a guide for what you get. I would face it so the longest end faces the TV and the the other end faces the window. then I would suggest 2 large and deep chairs that back to the windows. I think swivel chairs would be nice there too so you can turn and face the outdoor if you want. I would put a round table between the two chairs. I would then get an extra large coffee table for the sectional, possibly a distressed Russian oak style that matches the round dining table you have. I would also get a very large round chandelier for the living area, multiple tiers, similar to what RH has.

https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/category/products.jsp?cellBackground=false&link=ReclaimedRussianOakPlankRoundOccasionalCollection-BlackOak&categoryId=cat16480085

https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod7000007&categoryId=cat10160012

area rug needs to be the outline of the room with the furniture sitting on the rug. I would lean toward a darker rug so it grounds the sitting area.

I would then add textural, neutral pillows and some rattan accents like a large basket for throws

I think a room of your size would look more modern and more sophisticated with "two" smaller intimate seating areas instead of plopping an oversized sectional in the middle.

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@juli tell me more. I was wondering if that would be a possibility. But I don’t know where I would split it up. Would you put a little reading area in the back corner? Thinking out loud...

@theresa Jansen yes! I do have an affinity for restoration hardware. All of our bedroom sets, the office furniture and both of my tables are from there. I’ve actually never even looked at their sectionals and couches!

you like any of these?

kelli,,,any chance you could paint these?

since you said you like more of a modern, scandinavian type of style, I think these would look better painted to match the fireplace tile, stairway and flooring. do a white or a soft gray that goes w/the tile. right now I think that shade of wood is completely off w/everything else around it. (you could also paint it black, or white wash it to match your flooring)

Beth H, the fireplace cabinets match the cabinets in the island and the hood, so not a completely random choice. Looks like the powder room cabinet is the same stain too. The fireplace wall could be be made more monochromatic, but that might leave the kitchen as the odd man out ...

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@Beth H. :Yes! 3/4/6 are probably my faves. I would LOOOOVE to have a white couch. Did I mention I have 2 teen boys? LOL While we avoid eating on the couch, white is probably out of my comfort zone for the next 5 years. I am thinking light neutral or super light gray.

@chispa correct! The entire downstairs is outfitted with the walnut stained mohogany. It's WAY out of my comfort zone - I have white and gray cabinets today. BUT, I have decided to embrace change. My tastes can evolve and mature!

https://www.houzz.com/photos/lakeside-neo-prairie-contemporary-living-room-houston-phvw-vp~111024140

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chispa, yes,,i saw that it goes w/the kitchen. the hood isn't my favorite (it really stands out surrounding entirely by white) , but she didn't ask about that so I didn't think I should say anything. If she likes it, that's all that matters! I just love all of her white, gray, black and natural wood flooring. as much as I love the warm wood, in this particular scenario, I think it detracts rather than enhances. just my opinion. maybe once she gets in all of her furniture and other items it will blend in a bit better.