Lovely room. Personally I would lower the art to sit on the mantle and put a couple of brass candle holders with blue candles on one side/

Jck, I do like that look, but I live with a man who likes art hung. I choose all the art without him seeing it so it’s fair to place it the way he likes.

I like the candle stick idea, but I think I have enough metal, so looking for blue things.

Lower art 2 inches.

I don't think the furnishings are positioned correctly

Center the rug on the fireplace

Center the coffee table on the fireplace

See layout posted below.

Move the floor lamp in the corner

Place the end table between the two lounge chairs instead, with the table lamp.

People sitting in the lounge chairs cannot reach the coffee table so they require an end table.

The room needs a vertical item over the fireplace. Could be art or mirror, but it should be vertical.

Beverly, thank you! There is a reason for each choice. I put my feet up on the coffee table and with the ottoman we don't have the room to move it further into the room.

The end table is for the comfort of DH. This is his spot to relax, drink coffee, and view or read on his iPhone. So, function first.

You can't see in the photo but the rug has 6 1/2 inches on either side.

It’s a small room and not much leeway.

At this point I am keeping the art as we both like it. Key phrase, we both like it.

Looking at what I have can you offer suggestions for my mantle? Maybe further fine the road I will change it but not right now.

ETA we have always had the coffee table in this spot. People in the club chairs get up and help themselves and sit back down. Not an issue. When we have had an infirm guest, I have a small bench that I place on the side of the chair.

These are a pretty blue:

OR maybe ginger jars:

Reading all your "can't do's" makes it difficult to offer any suggestions, but I, like the other commentators, will give it a try:

Face the sofa to the fireplace with coffee table in front of it. Put chair/ottoman/floor lamp in one corner (floor lamp behind the chair), single chair in the other corner of fireplace with a matching floor lamp.

Your husband likes art hanging...fine, just hang it lower.

Rug looks beautiful...is it vintage Persian? If so, go so better for art than a ordinary Amazon, Kohl's, Wayfair canvas wrapped piece. It is not special enough for the room. Take hubby out for a date, Take in some art galleries. Original art is not always expensive and with a gorgeous piece you need nothing on the mantel.

Go darker with the blue.

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eld6161- I offer no help; just want to say I love your room! The colors are so pretty, so inviting and I really love your rug. Would you mind sharing where you bought it? I’m needing a large rug for a living room. Thanks!

I don't think you need much on the mantel. Just something tall on the left overlapping the art. I agree the art should be a drop lower. I understand hubby needs his stuff, but why couldn't the table be on the left of the chair instead of blocking the fireplace. He could still reach it. Or get a small drink table that isn't so visible for his coffee and put this table between the chairs. Instead of blue on the mantel, you could look for a low blue bowl for the coffee table. Or a tray with something blue on it. It needs something in addition to feet, 😁 and would bring over the blue from the art.

Oh, and perfect reason for the throw on the ottoman. 😍