Living room tables and placement

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I’d love advice on a living room coffee table, side table and any arrangement tweaks. Not sure we could keep the floor lamp and have a side table but we would like a side table for function. Window/shade covering recommendations welcome too!

Thanks so much!

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It was funny to see this thread come back, it reminded me I should post some pictures of where I am at and how things are looking. Table is in the spot you all helped me with. I have added an area rug for the sofa, and pillows. I am having a large walnut burl coffee table being made, should be done in about a month. The current coffee table we have is just too small with the size of the sofa. I have a new fan for the ceiling which has a light in it, just waiting for the electrician to install. I plan on replacing the two dark brown leather chairs at the table with something lighter, maybe a beige or off white. Not sure yet but I feel the dark brown chairs are too dark. I got side tables for the sofa which match the live edge table. One of you said Rome wasn’t built in a day, so true. It’s been a fun project. Thanks once again for all your help!
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It's easy to become attached to furniture. They probably have many great memories of family dinners and holidays around the table. However, a round table, maybe with leaves, would probably fit that space better. Logically, the dining area should be near the kitchen, and the hutch should be in the dining area. But the hutch will look odd next to the fireplace (as noted above). As hard as it may be, they should get rid of the hutch and get a round table. The reality we all face, is that moving means letting go. If they do that, then they can buy new rugs and furniture, for which you've received good suggestions.
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Nice space! You have already done a very great job!

In the picture you posted, I would say I prefer the black side table to the storage ottoman, the black side table make the space looks neater.

Keeping the floor lamp is totally fine, maybe it would be better to move the floor lamp to the area behind the sofa.

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I don't think either of those coffee tables work. I would look at something with curved edges.

Can the sectional be reoriented so you could switch the art with the TV? The TV is too high for the size of the room
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Thank you so much for your help. I managed to find an oval table but unfortunately I was sent three different colours and two different sized side tables. I need to decide which to send back. Alternatively, I found two round tables but not sure if they overlap enough (we have all brushed bickel accents in the adjoining kitchen so also not sure if chrome works here). Last question is about whether the little lamp is too matchy matchy.
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lovely space You've already done an outstanding job! The area to the right of the sofa is where the floor lamp should be placed. I think the black side table looks better in the photo you posted since it gives the room a cleaner look.

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