Here's a site that I like that has some basic instructions for curtains, pillows, and other home furnishings. They sell ebooks with more detailed information, but there's a lot of good free info that you may find helpful. I've made the Housewife Pillowcases under Bedding many times. CMC Here is a link that might be useful: Alternative Windows Free Instructions

Oh thanks everyone for all the great suggestions. I'm loving each & every one of them. I've been looking through city codes so as to not violate anything - of course I'm certain neighbor will complain no matter what. I'm leaning towards a pergola type structure - and possibly adding a sail. That's simply whimsical enough that I love it. I'm kind of lacking in the "posting a picture" gene, but I'll give it a go. This guy doesn't like to park in front of his house so of course he parks in front of mine. Just to spin him up occasionally when he drives off I'll pull our two vehicles out of the garage and park in front of my own house! Novel idea, isn't it, being able to park in front of your own house!! Will try posting pic in the morning. Thanks again, love the ideas.

Thankyou now I kinda want to do a picture collage area and some real simple art or something any ideas ? I ordered some brown baskets for bottom of tv stand area

What colors will you use as accents? Navy and ivory/white or BARN red and ivory/white would work with the brown sofa. If you choose navy, then you could accent with barn red or visa versa. These two browns aren't great together but can still work. IF you can paint, I'd go with a taupe wall color. If you don't paint, it can still work, but limit anything brown being added. A rug with a neutral taupe and/or an accent color will help break up the browns. How you style your room will help determine the colors. So think about your final product. What items, fabrics, etc. will you be adding to the room?