How much seating do you need on a regular basis? I would be inclined to get a leather couch, that would sit to the left of the fireplace, facing the dining area. Sofa table behind the couch, with lamps. Nesting tables at the fireplace end, to be used as needed. Opposite, on the right side of the fireplace, a pair of chairs that recline. No ottomans, as I see that being an obstacle for your son. The recliners let you put your feet up as desired, but are not in the way the rest of the time. A nice table and lamp between the two chairs. No coffeetable needed. The tv moves to the stairway wall, where the couch is now. Wall mounted or on an entertainment stand. If there is room for the bookcase beside it, fine, but I have a feeling that wonâÂÂt work, in part because I believe I see the thermostat there. In that case, you could put another chair against the wall for extra seating. with a wall-mounted swing arm lamp beside it, and a narrow table next to it. I wouldnâÂÂt necessarily drywall in the space over the fireplace - it could be a cool display niche, especially if you could add some lighting into the top of it.

I'm not clear on why you don't like this placement? To me, this looks ideal - kids zone at the end of the room with shelving and baskets for storage, TV on wall by windows with couch facing it. You have a nice set up for ease of conversation and looks warm and inviting.

beautiful room (the wood). Way way too much brown. In this case I think color and fabric is going to make a huge diff. right now everything is brown and tan and it all blends. You desperately need some color. for the bookshelves, try bringing in a few lighter objects. doesn't have to be jumbled, just a few well placed objects like here then for the room, how about a light rug? some artwork? pillows, a throw? new chair fabric? look at this room and imagine if the furniture was all brown and their were tan *gasp*, mini blinds? would look blah. at least there is some color and interest. your room is too regal for mini blinds on that beautiful window. I'd take those down and replace them. color. even bringing in a rug like this would do wonders for your room another brown wood wall. it has color and the lighter furniture breaks it up this one is beautiful. the black in the artwork, the warm deep orange drapery look amazing w/the wood, the lilac and soft green are interesting choices, lol, but it works The rug. the rug does a lot the one above has the same type of leather that you do, but the gray sofa, light rug and artwork help balance out all of the wood.

Hi Nita, For a family room with large openings like this, you might want to consider a circular/organic shaped sofa as a center piece and leave the circulation around it . Because linear sofas are difficult to align with the walls, and they would not be as successful in creating a center place where the family can gather together. Hope this helps!