Just adding more photos of living room…again, none of this stuff is staying. These are staged photos from realtor.

Beautiful spaces!!!
Do you like this for the dining area?

Here are some more visuals. Fill me in on what you like.
Sorry for the messy mock ups lol.
I don’t know how to turn the furniture the normal way. So use your imagination please

I found all these products on houzz just bc it’s easier to photoshop, so lmk if you want links...

combing through Craigs List can yield great results. things like case goods [ dining tables /end tables /dressers /stands can be found and some can be very special] However when it comes to upholstered seating I would say invest in a set whether a couch and 2 chairs...a sectional...2 loveseats....etc. Because comfort/ wearability and your style /preferences w regards to the correct seating will be an investment...... the home looks ready for use. I probably would pass on the Corsica table and instead start browsing at Ethan Allen or a local store ..use their FREE DESIGN services and get the correct upholstered seating for yourselves. Your home will take splashes of color really well. The gray throughout the spaces can stay I think as I see a little warmth to it and I see it as a nice backdrop ...but no more tones like that. Look at the nice tones in the fireplace surround....your room is big enough but if you start browsing you'll notice the variability in scale of furniture offers whatever you think you'd prefer. Smaller scale suites allow certain flexibility but sometimes people like one big sectional...and they can be huge...or an oversized couch...etc Good Luck.... what a nice [ year end] for you.

dining chairs?

I’m having a lot of fun with this space!! So versatile and easy to work with. 💖

I would not repaint; I would not change anything in the kitchen.

I would add wood and similar tones (dining room rug) to compliment and warm up the gray.

I would use more wood (and gray) for swivel bar stools.

For the family room area, definitely consider this fab Ralph Lauren rug from overstock.

A furniture arrangement like this one might fill the bill.

You can save a lot of money on craigslist and Facebook Marketplace on furniture. Let others take the big hit on over priced furniture them you can scoop it up for a fraction of the cost. Sofas/sectional etc I'd buy new though. Glad you're opting for something other than the drab grey everyone is going with.

Judianna20 I’m so glad to not have to paint! I also love the round rug idea. I wouldn’t have thought of a round rug!

I think I might have scored a good deal. My realtor has a stager who’s selling all of her inventory. She has lots of rugs, tables, etc. I’m going to meet her and will take pictures to share with everyone. I was told she has several loyloy rugs??? I don’t know if I spelled that right or if that’s supposed to mean something but I’m going to look. They are all 9x12 or bigger so I don’t know if they will fit. She also has a MIA round dining table with 6 chairs. Is this good stuff? I’ll take pictures and post. She’s offering stuff in trade for my accounting services….which sounds good to me!

Both LOLOIE and MIA are great!
Sounds like an awesome idea!!!

She should post the rest on creigslist or eBay when she’s done. Would love to see some of it!!!

I’m so excited for you!! Such a great idea!!💖

What you guys think of these rugs and the table? I don’t think the table/rug will fit in the little dining area but I do like it. Would the brick/blue rug work in the living room? Maybe the round black and white rug? I can get all of this stuff in exchange for doing an audit for a business that I would generally charge about $600-$800 for. This is a good deal right? But can I use it in my house???

Honest feedback -

I love the second rug.

I like the table.

I dislike the red chairs.

:)

I don’t know what color sofa I would get? I can’t do a light color (no white or cream) I have 3 dogs. I’m scared to add more gray and I hate leather….what are my options? If I do the brick & blue loloi rug to add color, would a gray sofa work?

Gray would work. But I think it’ll feel a bit blah.
Once your spending good money you may as well LOVE IT!!

What about a blue?
Navy?

Or even a pale blue gray?

Not necessarily pushing any of these. But just to get the creative juices flowing. Options are so much more unlimited than gray...

Ok everyone, I’m finally in the house and here it is (empty)

Notice how different the paint color looks in different lighting? It’s calm Lo Poloma Gray by BM. I’m not really liking how purple the walls look so is this something I can combat with furniture/decor? Should I just paint? I’ve discovered the trim color is called white dove by BM. The floor is Mannington Arcadia Smoke. I’m buying everything from scratch so I welcome any and all opinions. I was liking the colored sofa ideas from someone without a name. Anything but white or cream sofa. I have dogs and will tutoring middle-school age kids so white furniture doesn’t work for my lifestyle. I was thinking of using lawn chairs until I know what I’m supposed to buy. I don’t want to spend money on the wrong stuff.

If the paint bothers you than definitely change it.
I think it’ll make a big difference to the overall feel.

What do you like?
Pale blue?
Beige?
White?

In terms of furniture you can do SOO MUCH.
But take it slow.
New houses usually come together in like 5/10 years.
Yes, you need furniture. But it will become cultivated and all pulled together over time.
You find a piece here and a piece there...
for now, I’d start with paint and basic basic furniture.

We know you need :

Bar stools

Dining table and chairs

And a sofa. I’d probably do a large sectional in this space.

That’s where I’d start. Then when you find something you like you’ll add it in...

Did you end up getting that rug?

Paint is the last item to choose. Many more paint colors than upholstery choices. Start with a great rug or piece of art that speaks to you. Yes to using "lawn chairs" until the right choices can be made for the space.

Congratulations on your new house! It looks beautiful! Very exciting especially since you are starting fresh with new furniture. This is how I would approach it.

1. Do not repaint now - agree with jck910 -- pick your new paint color when you have chosen most of your furniture and big things like rugs and when they are already in place in your house. You want the stuff in the room when you make your wall color decision.
2. For each room, think about what you will be doing there, how many people usually would be using that room. For example, in the living room -- will you be doing your tutoring there? How many kids at one time? Will there be a TV there? How many people will be hanging out most of the time? Function will determine what kind of furniture you need. Measure everything and create a furniture layout. Maybe start a new post to get input on furniture layout for each room or multiple rooms together if open layout, or continue on this post.
3. For the entire house (or at least the rooms that are in view of each other) - decide how would you like it to feel. For example, do you want it to feel light and airy, colorful and joyful, dark and cozy? Create a Houzz ideabook or pinterest board for each room. Look for commonalities in the pictures that you save. Do you tend to navigate towards bright rooms or dark rooms? Do you like heavier vs lighter looking furniture? Are you more modern or traditional?
4. Based on 2 and 3, create a mood board for each room. Like what HU-187528210 has created for you. Go online shopping and save pictures of furniture you like. Keep the dimensions in mind, always consulting your furniture layout in #2.
5. I don't buy big pieces of furniture that I haven't physically seen and touched. So eventually, you would need to try them out. Once you have picked out your furniture, always a good idea to tape on the floor where they will go so you can get a feel if the size is right. I also like to use empty boxes to visualize in 3-d if the dimensions are right or too big or too small. While your layout in 2D is a starting point, you need to get a real feel for what the furniture would be like in your space.
6. Finishes and color schemes next (or maybe simultaneous with 4 and 5). Example, for sofa, fabric or leather? If leather, cognac or dark brown or black? If fabric, what color - plain or patterned - what kind of fabric? Rugs - do you want them to be in the background or do you want them to make a statement? Consult your Houzz ideabooks/Pinterest boards/ your own mood boards when making selections. Keep going back to # 3 - how do you want your place to feel?
7. Then accent furniture, lighting, window treatments, wall art.
8. Start with the fundamentals (sofa, dining table/chairs) because this whole process can take years! Especially if you are indecisive. Of course, hiring a talented designer who will do this for you will make the process much faster and easier. But if you are like me, I enjoy the journey. Lots of mistakes along the way too (designers should save you from these mistakes) but I think of them as learning experiences. But careful planning should minimize mistakes.