I want to conclude this thread with these words, that I hope everyone will read...

I will remain ever grateful and appreciative to each and every one of you for your contributions, perspectives, thoughts, opinions, and creativity. With numerous contributors and for as long as this thread has been going, many of those ideas are starting to be revisited, and it's no longer a post of support and encouragement, but one of ownership and insults.

I am listening.

I have re-arranged furniture in rooms. Literally, moved furniture from one room to another. I have wisely taped off furniture dimensions to get a true idea of what the furniture might look like in a space before I make the mistake of purchasing it. I have admitted when I have made a bad purchase.

I have been interested and willing to open my eyes and mind to the insight of others.

What I am not interested in are the insults, or being told that all of the input is falling on deaf ears.

I am listening. Are you?

I have a 96” tall tree that I like

I have a painting above my fireplace that I like. I have learned what a floating frame is, and I am considering getting one

I have a fireplace that has variegated colors of stone that I believe add a little (maybe a lot) of texture to the room

I have a mantel that is properly proportionate to the fireplace. Why? Because I listened to the ideas from others on another post I started

I have a few items that I have displayed and I consider them treasures

I don’t have pictures on every wall because I don’t want things on every wall.

I don’t like clutter

In my home, if a surface is intended for a display, then that is the only thing that goes there; no “dumping grounds”.

I believe there is a place for everything and everything should be in its place (i.e. books in a library). I have trained my beautiful dog to pick up his toys at the end of the day and put them away in his basket

My kids are grown, I’m an empty nester. There are no grandchildren running around with toys scattered everywhere.

I like having a place to sit that reclines. Because of health issues, having the option to have a powered recliner is such a blessing.

I like things to be symmetrical. It is calming for me.

I cannot afford to buy a new/larger TV, nor do I necessarily want to

And last, but not least, I have a trunk that I am fond of but can only display in my living room due to its size.

With so many possibilities for decorating a tough wall in my living room, I've asked for clarification if I don't understand what prompted that contributor's suggestion. If I am unable to arrange something as recommended, I will explain why and/or provide a photo as evidence.

But I'd be lying if I didn't admit that there are some proposals that I don't like. Why? Because I’m human. Why do I like red but not pink? I have no idea. I just don't.

That does not mean I reject all of the proposals in this discussion. This thread contains a wealth of knowledge. And when I say "wealth," I consider myself quite fortunate to be on the receiving end of these ideas, as I know I might be charged a significant sum of money in other venues. So, thank you. I appreciate your thoughts, your effort, and commitment to seeing this topic through to its conclusion. I’m excited to see how it will all come together.