I went through the certain size as well as the three cushion search exstensivly a little over two years ago. There was nothing good to personally try out in my local offerings. I took the plunge and ordered two sofas from Elite leather. What attracted me was all the color choices and SIZE and number of cushions. One is a long four cushion and the other a small three cushion sofa. Elite has some lesser brands where parts are made in China. I didn't want that and through correspondence with the USA maker in California I was assured my sofas where made in the USA. When the sofas arrived I (being paranoid of future squashy cushions) noticed a very slightly noticeable dip on one inner cushion corner. Elite sent me two backup cushion inserts. The dip did not get worse and I have not had to use the backups. I'm so glad of this as I was about to be unhappy. After some time and reflection I don't think it was the cushion but was a tic of overlap in the leather cover. These are very comfortable sofas. The back cushion pillows are attached to the seating cushion so it always looks neat. I normally would not recommend after such short ownership but so far so good. http://www.eliteleather.com/products/sofas/transitional/aero/631#photo-1 Site measurements- H:33 D:38. W: 74 Real life measurements of my 3 seater- H: 32 1/4 D: 36 W: 72 . A person up to 5' 6" can stretch out within the interior measurement. There is no cheap filler leather patched on the sides or anywhere on sofa, it's all nice leather. The underside of cushions is partially cloth so they stay put. There are zippers on back underside of seat cushions for removal and there is a zipper attaching the upper back pillow to the seat. Leather colors: http://www.eliteleather.com/materials/colors If you have a Bloomingdales near you might find it there to try out.

I hear you. I have the same problem. Neutral colors. It's hard when color is not your thing! Are there any colors you don't like? Is this rug below too modern for you? It's still neutral, but has some character! Here's a few others.... just going through my rug board throwing ideas out! I like the ones you linked too, but afraid they will just blend too much like your current one. This one is pretty though.. Could work!

This is the other fabric. Btw..that plaid looks more “goldish in that pic than it really is.

Beverly, Thanks for your comments. You are correct, the recliner was his from 20 years ago but he is so done with it. I am the one who wouldn’t part w it because I spent so much time w my 2 boys in that recliner when they were babies lol. You just make my husband a very happy man today - the recliner will be gone lol. I also agree w you the loveseat might need to move down. The funny thing is the location you suggested is the exact location I had it before the whole area rug diploma started. We had the loveseat more toward the center and used to hide all those toys behind the loveseat. Since the kids are a bit older now, we just can’t help but push the loveseat all the way up to reclaim our space. As you can see from the photo I moved it down. The only thing bothers me is that fire place is off center focal point in this layout... Also would you suggest do a separate seating area towards the top of the room? We used to set it as a play area, it totally empty now...should we move the console by the window down and put a pouf or some low seating bench there instead? Thanks again for your input.