So sorry everyone, I didn't subscribe to this post so had no idea there were other responses!! Remodelqueen - very sweet of you to offer, thanks!! We'll actually be visiting the states soon so we'll check out TJ Maxx. Thank you so much for the tip!!! Sheesharee - Another beautiful throw. So many options. Thank you too for the tip! Patricia - It's a custom sofa from a Canadian company called Gresham House. I think the quality is incredible, but definitely think it was pricey. What are the bad things you've heard about a sectional??? We were anti-sectional at first because I worried it would be like throwing all these people on one sofa, and I didn't like modern. But it works really well in our particular room, is comfy, allows lounging. I love it so much. Crescent - The kitchen lights are from a Canadian company called Turn of the Century Lighting. They are antique reproduction lights. The square ottomon is from Pottery Barn, called Sullivan. Krissd - Our granite is Bianco Antico. Thanks so much!

That is the only living space in the house. It's a townhouse we're renting for a year or two. We sacrificed on space to be close to the beach, which has been an awesome choice, until Irma, of course. We don't have any other "real" furniture for the living area, and we wanted to avoid purchasing anything until we bought a home, but when the old sofa had to go, we had to replace that. So we don't have any other seating, but it's really not a big deal. We don't have kids or family in the area, and we don't have a bunch of people over at one time, so the sectional is enough for our current needs. Is there anything in particular you would suggest for ottomans? I would like something that fits physically with the sofa to get something close to a chaise feel without having to close off the space permanently as you would with a chaise. Finding the right size is important too, as I dislike the really big ottomans for sectionals; they take up way too much space and prevent the use of a coffee table.

Here is a suggestion on how you can choose a rug size perfectly. I'd tape sizes down to see what fits best.

Basically, I think you should find a nice warm brown coffee table to your liking. I would paint your corner tv cabinet a darker color... brown, Dark green/blue (I love pewter green from SW it is a green/gray and sometimes blue color. Of course a different rug and add some lamps. Lighting is everything. It will make your space super cozy. Add a blanket that you love on the end of the ottoman portion of the sectional and some nice pillows. I think you just need some contrast here and there. Texture as well will really give the room some visual appeal. Hope that helps!