I don’t think the small bookshelf on the end of the sectional is good. It doesn’t fit there. I would get two chairs to go facing the ottoman. Also the sectional doesn’t look likes it’s in the right spot compared to tv.

@WestCoastHelpful I like the idea of the chairs, what color do you suggest? I completely agree with you on moving the end bookshelf. I tried to move it and my wife argued with me so I moved it back

Sorry not a great photo of anything other than my dog

@WestCoast Helpful I absolutely love the camel leather chairs. I am definitely doing that. Your dog is so cute!

These are from West Elm. We’ve had them 4.5 years and zero issues. Really like them a lot

Hi. Nice space!

I agree with removing the end bookcases......looks like on the other side also, Move them to a wall and get a couple of C tables.

For, the chairs, why do they need to be recovered? That is not going to be cheap. The color seems inoffensive.

What seems odd is now you are bringing a transitional piece into a very modern setting. Can be achieved.

I would

1) Bring in many more round lines. How? A large round coffee table. Round C tables at ends of sofa.

2) You need lamps. One large arc lamp with a round shade.

3) Bring in the wood tone of the new table in the new elements you bring in.

4) Large rug. I suggest very large so that sectional fully sits on it. I suggest one with a lot of texture.

5)I you want a neutral template, consider adding green as an accent that still feels neutral. You can also consider adding buttery caramel.

6) Art. Add large art on the wall.

Note round lines and furniture added with your dining table wood tones.

@CDR Desgin all of your ideas are spot on! I would like to reupolster the chairs because I don't like the beige and they are also stained. I was thinking a white or gray faux leather which will be more durable

Okay. Thanks. I did not know enough about the chairs or the stains.

What is the value of the chairs? Sometimes people don't realize the expense to reupholster them. You will need to check the price of reupholstering them vs. new chairs.

Not saying either choice is wrong,....just pointing out it is not inexpensive.

Before you decide what color to recover the chairs, decide on a color template for the space. Definitely something neutral that you can live with for awhile.

So, don't rush into that. Here is what you need to do in order.

1) Collect photos of rooms you love. Your wife and you can do this separately, since I already sense there are some ideas where you differ (perfectly normal, by the way😀) Then narrow down to your favorites.

2) Then, trade ideabooks. You choose your favorites from her ideabooks. She chooses her favorites from yours.

3) Now, you have something to agree upon. Take the best from those and set a plan for the color scheme you want.

4) Choosing something like a piece of art might ultimately be what determines your exact color scheme (even though these are neutral tones).

5) Set a floor plan. Extremely important and a measurement range for each piece. "We need an end table that is between x and x wide and x and x tall and the is round and matching the dining table in wood tone." (Without something like this, you will be wandering around either a store or website aimlessly).

6). Shop.

@CDR Desgins I got a quote to rehuposlter the chairs and they were around $250 per chair. The value of the chairs new is $500 per chair from Bassett

Hi. That is likely for the labor only? Then, you'll have to add whatever fabric price to that. So, you might look at prices of leather-look vinyl and see what the total price is before making a decision.

How do you feel about the tv height? Okay with you? Is putting your back to the slider an option?

@CDR Desgin The price with the leatherette fabric was $350 so not too bad. The height of the TV is fine woth me. I don't want to block the sliding door because it will block the water views which are the focal point of the room

Makes sense!

Some beginning visions of how your room could start coming together.

You need some texture and a little bit of contrast and those windows need some height! This is just the beginning! Imagine what it could be!

A rug, plants, chairs, couple of pillows will be amazing. Looks like you also have space for a reading book or other seating by the window corner. This would be amazing.

For the dining chairs at $250 a chair to recover I would consider getting new and more streamlined ones.

@WestCoast Hopeful I really love the decor in your living room. Could you please share more photos I would live to get some inspiration and do something similar in my room.

What is up with the windows being so low? I get that the ceiling is high but they seem extra low. You have to disguise that by getting the shades out of the window frame.

Correct me if I'm wrong but the top of that TV is above 8 feet, is that right? If so, that is crazy high and couldn't possibly be comfortable to watch.

A soothing color scheme.....

Living room with your mood feel of your living room, note ghost chairs and white dining table. Could work.....monoichromatic with lots of white....and natural wood.

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@PaulF I don't mind the TV height. It's an 85 inch TV and it wouldn't fit in between the windows so I had to put it there