do you want to do all white, white/blk?

We'd like a pop of colour or some pattern. We like modern design but comfortable.

like this pop of color?

would brighten up that corner. why don't you look at some of the rugs over at this link and see if you find anything. You can narrow it on the left by clicking the colors your want

something more sedate

The nuLOOM Kahn Medallion Rug that BETH H suggested would be spectacular. Adding in some pillows and accessories to coordinate. The fact that you chose such neutral colors for your base furniture and flooring gives you the opportunity to just change the rugs and accessories when you need a change. Would love to see it finished!

Thank you, great ideas. Everyone seems to be suggesting blue. How many chairs would you suggest? Perhaps a love seat?

Start with the rug first. With creams and gray, you can use almost any color you like. Then get two comfortable chairs, which you can place on each side of the sofa, or both on the left. After that, I would look for a round glass topped coffee table and a tall sofa table for behind the sofa.

i would stick with chairs and not get the love seat. I have no problem with the white chair, but it is up to you. this rug would allow you many ways to go, do you prefer this?

No love seat. Not fora tv room, chair!

OK, we wanted maximum seating so thought a love seat might work--but I think you're right--there isn't enough room and it would make the room look chopped up.

the current recommendations are go to a second couch if 2 chairs won't work. did you want a different rug?

I think you should start with a nice piece of art for that room. Once you have your statement piece, you can accessorize around that. I am in agreement that 2 couches would be too much in your space. Also, I'm afraid the lamps don't really do much for those areas next to the television.....seems like something a bit more substantial could go there?

Hi Marilyn, Two chairs will fit in the space nicely. Here are some rug options to go with the items I have recommended above.

Here's some suggestion for your wall you might like......to know more about my Art work and collections please visit my shop on Etsy website -

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PooviArtGallery?ref=pr_shop_more

Do you have children? That makes a difference. This is a beautiful space and you have a nice touch so far. You have a chic vibe going. I think carrying the black and white to a rug and then some small touches of bright yellow would be in line with the lock you have started. I will find some choices for you. By using a rug that goes black and white you can use small splashes of color and change them periodically. Keeping things interesting. Bbl

Yes, we do have a young child (4 months old). would you suggest color full chairs and couch pillows/art and more of a neutral rug?

colourful or pattern chairs

I put together a little "mock up" showing some possibilities. The coffee table I posted might not work, but an acrylic of the same type would. Clear so you see the rug and the space stays visually open. Now, I'm a bit concerned about two chairs. I don't think there is enough room for two chairs on the left side facing the fireplace. So I picked a modern open look (again, keeping space as open as possible) recliner and ottoman. This chair swivels so you can recline and watch TV or swing to conversation area. Since others had posted blue for you, I selected yellows/golds and blacks to show a different approach. Gold and yellows are coming on strong in the current looks and by using them in small doses, you can change to reds, blues or whatever color you wish. I am torn between long tall art on the walls either side of the fireplace and mirrors. Since the mirrors would reflect the kitchen I believe, I opted for art. But a pair of pretty mirrors with the box frames in mirrors could bring light and sparkle into the space. I also put a pair of black shaded floor lamps. You could use the ones you have and just change out the shades. To keep that "chic" look I like the black shades, even more if they have the gold foil liner. Enjoy!

I put a black and white pattern rug for under the coffee table and front legs of the sofa.

ok keeping in blk white a secret for the 4 year old and some bright color.

i love those.

For an accent color you might try blue or pink. Notice in the images from our design portfolio the rug and side table in the first photo. Then notice the artwork and pink chair in the second photo.