Farm chic, I like the overall shape of that table, but white would not work in this room. There is literally nothing white in this room, not even the ceiling! Kkay, you know, I saw a trunk/chest in a store last weekend and I was really drawn to it but it was just a little too small. If I could find the one I saw in a bigger size, I think it might be a candidate. Funky -- I think you and I could be friends for life. I have looked (online) at that RH table a few times!! It is so cool looking. I wondered how the metal would hold up, ie would it scratch easily. I should go look at it in the store. We had a round table in this room way back when... That's still a possibility although right now I'm thinking a long table so everyone can put their feet up, and probably putting the round red ottoman elsewhere. I'm not sure about the aesthetics of a round table, plus a round ottoman, plus the square ottoman that goes with the leather chair... Finally, abundant blessings, I knew someone would mention the position of that chair. I know it's not great, but the reality of this room is that we sit on that chair and that end of the sofa to watch TV. Also, if I pull the chair out and angle it more, it gets too tight with the end table and that end of the sofa (I've done it) and ends up looking more awkward. Eventually I'm going to slide the sofa down the wall a few inches in the other direction, but that entails moving the artwork, etc...so I've been procrastinating. That might help but probably not that much. Same problem with the red ottoman -- that's for the feet of whoever is sitting at that end of the sofa (don't get me started -- DH and DS seem physically unable to sit there without putting their feet up on something). But if I had a longer table, the ottoman would go elsewhere.

A photo facing the fireplace (standing as far back from the fireplace as your can), a photo sitting on the couch, and a photo standing with your back against the fireplace would be very helpful.

What I see is an attempt to make specific areas for specific purposes. But what you have is too much stuff taking up the extra space you had when you first moved in. Your living area is cluttered, and I'm not talking about the random trash. The mantle and every shelf has no cohesive purpose. For instance, put all your photos on the mantle. Put all your books on the step ladder shelves. Keep similar things together as collections. You can probably mix some decorative things with the books but on a different shelf. Your desk is what is taking up most of the space. Put the desk in your storage closet. Use your dining table to work at. Put your printer and work supplies on/in the cabinet the way you had it when you first moved in. Your dog is laying on your sofa; why do you have a dog bed? Get a throw for your sofa that you can remove when you expect company. Do you lock your dog in the crate at night? If you are not using the crate daily put it in the storage closet on your deck. If the dog bed and crate are used regularly put them behind the sofa. Below is how I would arrange your furniture. The TV stays next to the fireplace. The desk goes into storage and all the work items go into or on the built in cabinet between your living and dining rooms. The dog stuff goes where the desk used to be, but you have a little more space to ease your sofa back. Move the 3-light lamp next to the windows and point the lights up so you get a softer light bouncing back from the ceiling. Move the smaller spot light next to the fireplace so it overhangs your papasan chair. Move the ladder shelf bookcase into the dining area on the wall next to the deck exit.

I think turning your rug in the opposite direction will look a bit better. Then change out your table for a round, heavier one . It will balance your couch. Add a throw and a few pillows to add softness and texture and you are good to go. Please show pics of your finished layout.