Is this your living room or family room? Are the floors staying? Can you please post a measured drawing of the layout, including doors and windows, how many you need to seat, and pictures of the rest of the room?

Hi Kat , Thank you so much for writing me. I am so sorry for taking so long to write back. I am in process of moving and with everything going on it's kinda different to say the least . I did a sketch showing layout and pictures that I hope helps. I have a dog and was planning to keep the ceramic floor it suits her well, she tends to slide a lot on wood floors. I call it living room/family room but definitely not formal. We are more casual and comfort. Seating is for four, but sometimes six plus with girlfriends and grand babies that sprawl out.

I can't imagine how hectic and difficult it must be trying to move under the current circumstances.

You have plenty of space to seat probably up to 8 people. What furniture are you bringing into the space? The built-ins seem to be in a bit of an odd spot. The most logical place for the t.v. seems to be to the left of the fireplace. You could wall mount it with a console underneath. Then add two chairs, facing the wall the built-ins are on, and a sofa facing the fireplace and t.v. You'll want an area rug for comfort and to ground the seating area. You could add another chair to the right of the fireplace with a floor lamp to make a cozy reading spot by the built-ins. Add books and decor but don't forget to leave some empty space on the shelves. Add a great piece of art over the mantle. I would add a long rod with curtains across the wall with the windows and double door for privacy at night, along with some woven wood shades for the windows. That back corner could be a good place for a game table with a couple of chairs.

Is there room for an entry table before you pass through the columns?

Yes I was thinking t.v. to the left of fireplace as well. This is the dividing vote where t.v. should go. The entry has a little wall space to the left as you come in, it is 5 1/2 feet in and 4 ft left of column. A dining room is to the left as you come in, but I want to have it as an additional seating room to be away from living area and will probably have a t.v. as well.

Do you think I should paint that fireplace? I am wanting to paint my cabinets in kitchen an off white or light gray.