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A good rule of thumb is that a coffee table should be 1/2 to 2/3 the length of your couch. Looking at your layout I'd also recommend something oval or circular to break up the square shapes you have going on. Plus, a curved line is easier to walk around, which is important in a small space.

I too like the idea of two smaller tables. Check out the Martini Side Table from West Elm. Two or three of those and you have yourself a coffee table plus they can double as extra seating if you have people over. And they come in a range of colors.

I also second the recommendation of the CB2 Peakaboo coffee table, assuming its not too wide for your space. Because its clear, it won't take up a lot of visual weight, which will help the room feel bigger than what it is.

I LOVE your German Shorthair Pointers. My dad has had the same breed for years so I know firsthand what you're dealing with. Here are a few tips:

1) If you don't know the breed that well, do some homework and research them. German Shorthair Pointers are VERY high energy, which means that they need A LOT of play, running, etc. The more you wear them out, the more they'll just chill later on. If they're cool with other dogs a local dog park is a good bet. They also generally like water so a beach is a great place to take them.

2) GSPs are natural pointers, hunters and retrievers (that's what they are bred for) so giving them things to fetch is good. A ball launcher (available at Petco for $15 - $20) will help you throw it farther and help wear off some energy as they chase it.
http://www.petco.com/product/107821/Chuckit-Mega-Ball-Launcher.aspx

3) If you play with them, they are less likely to get bored and make their own fun (which usually means getting into trouble).

4) More indestructible toys are better...try a Kong for chewing. You can even put treats in it.
http://www.petco.com/product/104091/Extreme-KONG-Dog-Toy.aspx

5) Use the word "no" constantly, consistently and firmly when they get into things they shouldn't. Take things away from them, but don't chase them all over the house to do so because then they'll think it's a game.

6) IF you or someone in your family is a sportsman/woman (aka likes to hunt), you may be able to find a local group that will work with you to train your dogs. Check out NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association -- navhda.org) similar.

Hope this helps!

I hope this helps!

Hope this helps!

If you don't have a separate dining area, I agree with the other commenters that a table and four chairs would be a nice addition. I would actually recommend a round or oval dinning room table to break up all the squares you have going on, plus curves are easier to move around.

If you have a dining area covered or wouldn't find this useful, try putting a daybed or chaise in the space. It'd be flexible enough where you could pull it up to your main seating area for add'l seating but large enough where it could float on its own. The Jasper model from Room & Board is a nice option that can work with both modern and traditional decor:
http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=3127

I agree with the brownish eggplant...in the lamp light it appears to have purple undertones to it

Thomasville Furniture has a similar room planner on their site that allows you to add openings, doors and windows. It may be just what you are looking for.

Try this one from Home Decorators:http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Tufted_Custom_Headboard/118/

It's only $479 for a Queen + $70 Shipping and comes in lots of different fabric color/pattern options. If you call them, they'll send you a sample for free.

AT - Please do a full house tour of this space...so much gorgeous creativity!

How about making it a little breakfast bar? Put cupboards underneath and shelves above and use it for your toaster, coffee machine, tea, cereals, etc.

Instead of opting for a rug - try FLOR carpet tiles. For the cost of a rug, you could easily cover all of the laminate flooring. They have great nuetrals to choose from and if you spill something, just replace it with another tile!

As far as curtains go - Target had some decent thermal ones that had a velvet-like texture and came in a range of colors.

Try the new Behr paint with primer. That may help you cover that green with the color you want with less work/time/effort.