This is a larger view. I agree that the drum light calls for a table, although the drum can go. I thought maybe the buffet can be on the left wall ? That furniture looks neat on a white wall. And put an armchair on the right corner like the picture of Nosoccermom. But what in between ? This is the other side, the dining-room. I thought maybe the white furniture can go to the other side as I find it too bulky right here.

@decoenthusiaste I've seen photos of this area used as a formal dining room. For us, it's a thoroughfare with a "doorway" at each "wall." We call it the dining room but we had a dining set in the living room until recently ( sold last weekend). We used it infrequently enough and plan to purchase a couple of folding tables and chairs to bring out when needed. My husband used the area while teleworking. I'm unsure how this space will evolve. Possibly a bookshelf and comfy chair.

Thanks so much everyone! Not sure why we placed the chair on the right of the fireplace. I guess for it to feel closed in and a little cozier. I'll definitely move it back to the left! Currently this is the existing furniture that we have, but we're going to wait until our toddler is a little older before investing in better items (chairs and couch). Our dining space is slighting behind and to the right of the couch, so I'm trying to get a sense of what will work in the space decor and furniture wise. Would you recommend putting any art or floating shelves on the wall, to the left of the fireplace? Thanks so much again!! Great feedback!

Since you’ll be buying new furniture, may I suggest not buying a sectional or sofa with chaise. These are bulky and difficult to work around in many rooms. Hopefully your furniture choices will last for several years. That means what fits and looks good in this space may become a decorating nightmare in future homes. You might start out with a comfortable sofa (it doesn’t have to be beige, white or grey) and 2 coordinating chairs. You’ll need either a coffee table and/or an end table so visitors have a place to rest a drink. Don’t forget a table lamp suitable for reading and dimming. You can live with that for awhile then select 2 more chairs or room permitting another sofa. Don’t get sucked into the complete room sets. They may be more affordable but they usually monochromatic and boring. Buy what you can as you can afford. Better to have a few quality pieces than a roomful of “disposable” furniture . Have fun with your accents that make the space yours. Can’t wait to see your choices.