We need better pix (and no panos) of your space - all four walls and all furniture in view. I do agree the bistro table should go. The sectional should sit entirely on the rug. Did you ever try the sectional facing the windows with its back to the kitchen and the TV opposite the fireplace?

Thanks will add more pix. We did try couch facing windows it blocked path from kitchen to LR especially from kitchen to sliders for grilling. The darn sectional is do long thought about taking chaise off and putting it in corner by tree

More photos of family room

Sorry if lighting is bad, overexposure from windows

Thanks I didn't think of putting the table sin front the of the windows that would be nice to look out. Def need to get that couch off the wall

Pull the sectional in toward the fireplace so that there is 8 or 9 feet behind the sofa--as far forward as you can without making the seating area uncomfortable. I like the banquette idea, but might put the banquette seating back-to-back with the sofa, so that you are in chairs facing the TV (so that you don't have 3 people sliding into the bench seating every meal).

Thank you. Good point about banquette, sliding in every meal for hubby and me in our 60s would not be fun longterm. Pulling couch in would mean we have to lose side tables but with a table behind sofa that would be ok.

Not a pro but I think you're off to a good start. I actually like the side chairs. All of the inspirational rooms tend to have another color for the side chairs. Maybe a colored throw on the chairs.

I like the sofa table/counter behind the sofa eating area idea, It will be a nice piece to pull in some more natural materials in some lighter shades, along with 3 comfy stools. A lamp in the area would ber nice too, again light and natural in stlye of shade. When you then pull the sofa forward you could seperate the side chairs and put one on each side of the fireplace with interesting throws

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and pillows all around.

oh love that settee set yup have to soften up those chairs pillows and throws for

everyone!

I put a table behind our couch with three stools for extra kids on movie nights, crafts, homework, etc. I absolutely love it because it functions as a sofa table, bar top and only takes up 21" of space, and visually less as its open underneath. Obviously I endorse rnonwheels suggestion, plus the pulling forward of the couch and maybe having the chairs flank the fireplace.

Thanks for your feedback seregiel. so great to hear real life situations, especially when they work.

rnonwheels, I found that table and chairs in white you suggested! its from value city under $500. thanks so much for suggestion

Above, you stated that you don't like counter dining, so it doesn't seem like sitting behind the sofa and eating from a sofa/counter table with stools would be any better.

Would you have room, after moving the sofa closer to the fireplace, to have a rectangular table instead of the round dining table as shown in the white family room inspiration? I know in my 60's I would not like sitting on stools - I'm all for comfort!

I also agree that you switch the 2 occasional chairs so they are looking toward the windows. Then you might have room to angle an extra chair to the right side of the fireplace. (Move the bistro table - maybe the deck?)

I would add an end table and lamp on the kitchen side of the sofa. Do you want to add some color to the room in pillows and/or art?

I see that you do have an end table, so you could add a lamp to that. I could see a wood element, like a coffee table instead of the ottoman, to add some warmth (like your # 1 family room above).

I would pull the two arm chairs further away toward the window . You definitely need a bigger coffee table and some pattern and colour.

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I really don't like the table half on/half off the rug. I have quirks about that though, so take it for what it's worth. I'd have to either get a bigger rug or find a different spot for the table.

I think the room has a ton of potential, and if you keep working with the smart people here (not me, I don't know squat - LOL) you'll get it figured out.

I agree it's not quite there yet, but don't give up and you'll get it done.

I agree patrimony about the rug, drives me crazy too. we pulled it over so we could see the TV plus I want to keep the little piggies in our house on the floor not carpet ;) we need some help to move the sofa and the carpet, then we can play

Petra, thanks for ideas. great minds think alike we were going to pull in orange, my daughter is working on some artwork for me since kiddies are off from school :(

dianebythelocks, so agree we need some warm elements really want a wood table, trying out different woods, i.e. notice that itty bitty table by chairs-wanted to see if warm or dark wood accents would work better

Its a shame you have to carry your grilled foods through the living area and across that white rug! Its true! Leggy pieces look better if entirely grounded on the rug. Squatty pieces can sit partially on/off. I prefer rugs to be at least 1/3 of the way under the sofa, but yours is large enough for it to sit on entirely.

Decoenthusiaste, I know white rug right! I try to walk on wood floors. I must have been comatose when I agreed to these furnishings :) Already spilled drippings on it and didn't clean until next day but it came up! supposed to be some teflon wear like iron stuff. Moving furniture around right now!!

Following just because I chuckled at your 'too much male influence' comment and how your presented the pictures. I'm rooting for you that you will see your vision come to life!

Well I wonder about all the grey...........but yes in the heat of the moment!

I have nothing to add except that the furnishing lines are lovely, and you have a lot of wall for art work, and alot of windows for stationary panels with a lot of other colors to choose from....since the room is one note, try and go for a very strong contrast in soft furnishing to balance out the size and expanse of the room and the furnishings.......and add something round over the fireplace and possibly two round cocktail tables that multiple people on the sofa can reach......great start, just need to finish!

General observations- the inspiration photos are all light fabrics and leathers. Making things light and bright. The pieces selected are all dark and oversized. Second, I am not clear on your goals? Function? Beauty and style? Colors? It sounds like function for eating and snacking is high priority?? Please clarify and post more photos that are not panoramic style. Just straight on standing far back going clockwise around space. Please.

What you ended up with is so different from the first two inspiration pics! The two chairs aren’t working with the chaise on the end of the sectional. Can you switch sides-either the chairs or chaise? I also noticed the 1st pic shows a layered rug on the corner. Could you work out dining table with another rug laying on top at an angle? I agree with shifting the sofa forward, away from the wall. And I think you need a larger coffee table-maybe get one with the lift up tops for eating or working. That could add some warmth too, if you do a medium-colored wood. I love the rug, and the style of furniture is great. I think it’s just darker fabric compared to the light/leather ones in the inspiration pic (as well as a designer’s?). Consider adding a console/sofa table behind the coach, with a lamp as well.

Thank you everyone for great comments. Stuck in house, moving furniture.couch so big limits options either blocks paths from kitchen to FR or slider to backyard. Wish I could dump it but was so expensive. Need more hands to move rug. (Round table to go but need it until we get a sofa table with chairs). Designer laid out room not taking into account kitchen cabinets and island.

One try at layout (best photo I could get)

Post a 2d to scale with all measurements of your room and the furniture

Move round table toward wall for now so you have a pathway to slider door. Not sure what the person you had helping was thinking but we ALWAYS map out walkways and “transportation” around and between rooms. The basic furniture is too large for your space but this is probably best arrangement for now. At some point, I would put chairs in a media room or game room. Two smaller scale swivel chairs in a complimentary fabric would improve everything. A “gate leg” table behind sofa would serve dual purpose. When leaf is raised 3 could eat a meal. When lowered it would act as a sofa table.

Flo, agree already looking for new chairs I think that would be most economical change( can’t wait for home goods to open up in NJ!) Worried about scale of smaller chairs any suggestions?
Also want to get rid of ottoman and replace with a coffee table in a warm wood tone.

Looking better. Can the rug be pulled closer to FP? It might make the path to doors more floor than 1/2 rug, 1/2 floor

Here is a layout that the designer gave me to scale for room, rug,furniture. Notice that if I put the accent chairs where he indicated they would be on top of the counter stools and the side tables are right next to the cabinet. I had him come over after the furniture was installed (in tears of course) and he felt it worked fine! GRRRR

Here is one I example

I am so sorry. So called designers like this one give all designers a bad name. That drawing makes no sense. Was this person also the furniture salesman? Sounds like he might have been enhancing his commission not enhancing your room. So I need to study the dimensions later and see what scale swivel would work. Tonite.

Thanks of much Flo. Can't tell you how much I appreciate your feedback. I had a designer I liked (she did one of the concept rooms) but due to other commitments, we couldn't work together.

Flo do you think it would work to break off the chaise from the couch.. It is a right side chaise (if sitting on couch) the arm

Here are dimensions of Sectional: Overall 130"wide x 30" deep (not including chaise) x 40" high (top of pillow); chaise 29”wide x 64” long

I don't have any advice about furniture arrangement, but want to say that I really like your countertops, flooring, wall colour, fireplace.