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Hello Cate,

I would recommend creating a seating arrangement in the center of the room, rather than viewing your wall space as the only option for furniture placement. Use a large rug (at least 8x10, or 9x12) in the center of the room to contain the seating arrangement visually. With the rug in place, you'll see that you have a few options when it comes to seating. You can either go with an L-shaped sectional (with the L extending down on the side of the sun-room), or even an L-shaped sectional where the L is a chaise lounge (example: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S39877749/). Or you can go with a regular sofa, then flank each side with a chair to add extra seating. Place a coffee table in the center of the seating arrangement to hold the grouping together, and place your media/entertainment unit against the wall that separates the master bedroom (a wall-mounted flat-screen would be great in this application). If there is room between the back of the sofa and the large exterior wall, you can place a long console table there, creating a work/office zone (example: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70138136/). Hang a gallery artwork display above the console, or a large piece of artwork to create a focal point. Flank the console with a lamp on each side to create balance, and use upholstered benches that tuck under the console as your seating for the work zone (so they won't interfere with the room's traffic flow. This arrangement will allow you to enjoy your fireplace as a focal point, comfortably entertain, and have a room that can accommodate multiple activities. If you'd like me to draw up some sketches, feel free to contact me on my blog, ahappyplacecalledhome.com. Good luck!