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Keep it fairly monochrome, with varied textures and some reflective surfaces. A bit of contrast here and there, along with the textures will provide visual interest. I am seeing an L-shaped, armless sectional hugging the walls on the far end of the room; pay close attention to measurements when purchasing. Something armless will keep the eye uninterrupted -- as would a tight seat and back. Leather would help reflect light. Furniture on legs will allow your eye to see more floor, keeping the space as airy as can be. TV on the wall just perpendicular to the bedroom door. Another (soft, armless) chair in the corner, angled next to and slightly in front of the media console. Perhaps a striped rug that runs the width, not the length, of the room might help widen it. Don't be afraid of large accessories, art, mirrors. A large piece will often appear less cluttered than a few small pieces. Lighting in all directions will be your friend. Torchieres for up-lighting, table lamps for ambience, task lights where needed. Perhaps your media console will be high enough to store a couple ottomans below for extra seating? Good luck!

My first thought was bye bye to the mantle and replacing it with a chunky wood that spans the entire width and even wraps around. Glad to see many others agree!

This of course will depend on the style of home and the decor you are after -- but it certainly would work well with any style: modern, traditional, rough luxe, contemporary, retro, etc. Good luck!

I did the same thing to my bathroom in my last apartment. I changed the colors around to a bronze and pearl against a cream background, and enlarged the print by a LOT (each hexagon measured about 2 feet). Took me 40 hours to tape it off and only a few to paint--Lordy, the math actually lined up and I was able to go all the way around the four walls. Certainly work, but man was it an awesome juxtaposition to the clawfoot tub and pedestal sink!!!! Miss that bathroom, I do indeed. Fab job! Fab pattern!

Also! I agree with the comment above..if you keep the cabinets white, change out the solid red banquette.

Agreed!! Leave the grass cloth! It does a beautiful job of adding texture and highlights the architecture quite well. Personally, if those light floors aren't carpet, I'd leave them as well. I think that fireplace only needs a good de-cluttering, some firewood stacked to repeat the tone and texture of the walls, and some more stately accessories. Might I recommend ditching the cornices and adding some more casual curtain panels raised to just below the crown and updating the sconces?

How about a rope railing installed atop the existing railing? Save for the ring upshoots, it would be easily removed for moving bulky items through there. Or the removable cap idea is a goody as well if you'd like a heftier, beefier look