Beverly, I like these a lot! I like the thought of pulling out this color rather than the gray, because both of the sofas are gray. I think this would warm up the room. Are you thinking the patterned rug under the table? Can you let me know where you found them? Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. I appreciate it.

You have a beautiful home! IMO, the natural spot is the storage closet area. I'm a fan of a clean entryway so I'd keep coats, jackets behind door(s) to reduce the visual clutter. Either use the closed storage you have now and place a bench under the picture, or open it all up and create a space similar to the one AuntThelma suggested. Another suggestion for opening the space up and creating a grander entry: change the swing of your front door so the handle is by the sidelight window. Since you're handy, you can leave the light switches where they are and install Lutron Pico wireless switches by the window and easily operate the lights.

Beautiful space! I like the first picture with the rug horizontal by the door, makes the most sense for functionality and looks nice too. I think it matches very nicely... I don't like the art work in that arch way...I feel like something smaller should go in there and that piece should have its own wall.. Room can be filled in with a plant, small console table... I think a plant would add some greenery/life and help with the pop you're looking for

I see no point in a runner except for looks. IMO add some art on those walls and then decide if you need a runner . Just make sure the mat at the door is big enough to allow more than one person at a time on it. Why does the front door open out?