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decoenthusiaste I think you need to go with the flow, which naturally calls for a dining room set under the chandy across from the kitchen. Don't know what the room behind the pass through is but I would close the opening and drywall it so you have more room to arrange your stuff. You could probably keep your dining set if you used that space. As for TV, I don't really see but one corner of it. What does it sit on? You have a lot of casegoods that we really can't see well enough to determine what to do with them. What are the pieces on either side of the FP? Have you considered built-ins flanking the FP so you could eliminate some of the small pieces and have the TV behind doors on a swivel? You have two shots of the passageway through the space and two of the furnishings that need to be worked into it. Can you post more pics here - don't put them on a new post, just comment and attach them below the comment box.

Dytecture I agree the dining table should be placed under the chandelier. It's a bit awkward with the doorway in the middle, but it could mean placing the main seating area next to the fireplace and a corner TV setup.

judesta Thanks so much for the help. Here are some more pics. First, let me say that my house is not usually this messy! But we were playing around with the layout and now things are all over. There are stairs to the downstairs on the other side of the pass thru. I've thought about the bookshelves on either side of the FP and putting the TV on one side but where would I place the seating? For a sofa to face the FP, it's not that deep. If I put it on the other side of the door, seems awkward because the front door splits the two front areas. And, I do have a lot of furniture from different houses and know that I need to edit!

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Sandra Huston It looks to me like you need to pull some of your furniture away from the walls. Everything is so pushed back. I think the fireplace area would be a really pretty little sitting area. Maybe with the two chairs you have against the wall with the arch. I would also remove at least one of the sofas. You have very large scale furniture for what looks to be a very small room. A small desk would be nice or a console table beside the door against the wall - you could baskets under a table for storage of everyday things. What are the dimensions of your space?

Sandra Huston I also agree that the dining table should go under the chandelier but your table is also very large! Your buffet cabinet could go under the archway. Also, I would mount your draperies closer to your ceiling. Your home has a ton of charm! Just needs a little time to play with placement!!

tennisanyone Definately agree with all the above about moving the dining set. I would move the couch under the big window facing the fireplace. . I would also move the two chairs and table in front of the fireplace. I would try the tv next to the door so you can see it from all angles. Move the buffet under that half wall closer to the kitchen.

decoenthusiaste Yes, now that we can see it all, I'd want the sideboard/winerack piece under the opening by the stairs. I still think I would drywall that up so you can hang a piece of art and perhaps some sconces on that wall. Maybe you could get a smaller round table from the same manufacturer and keep your dining chairs. A glass topped table will make it seem like there is more space. Sandra H is correct - your furniture is too large scale for the space. I would get rid of the two large chairs and huge coffee table. For TV viewing versatility try a pair of swivel chairs. I think a smaller sofa and two swivels at the FP would work, but you'll need a smaller coffee table with them. The sofa would have its back to the door and you might have room for a sofa table behind it to serve as a sort of faux foyer table for your fall-in door situation. Place a pair of swivel chairs facing the sofa. The swivels could turn and the sofa would be at an angle from the current TV location so it could be seen. On the TV side try two or maybe even three chairs, your black pedestal table and another coffee table. Try swoop or armless chairs. In the corner by the double window and the single front window, try a built-in bench and storage reading nook that runs in an "L" under all three windows. With upholstery and pillows it will look great. A chaise would work too if you prefer. Love your red rug - that's your accent color! Make it the feature of the FP side and get another red oriental for the opposite side. I'd actually want one under the dining table too. All the drapery rods should be at ceiling level on the sides and those at the other windows should match them. I would have them in pairs at all except the two small windows at the FP. If raising them makes them too short to kiss the floor, consider adding a panel of contrasting fabric at the top or bottom.

judesta Thank you everyone for your advice! Great ideas. I didn't think about putting the sofa over by the FP and making that the man seating area, but still leaving the TV where it is so that it is viewable from everywhere. Thanks!

decoenthusiaste You're welcome, judesta!