My house, built in 2003, has purple feature walls in the dining room and 2 bedrooms and green feature walls in 1 bedroom and 2 living areas. That was the fashion then. Recently I decided it's time for an update as the feature walls seem to be absorbing all the light and making the house very dark. So far I've undercoated 2 of the feature walls and what a difference it makes! The rooms are much lighter and now I have to decide on whether to add a lighter colour as feature walls or paint them the same colour as the rest of the room.

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From what you have said, I think smaller separate pieces such as couch and chair(s) rather than a large sectional is likely to work better in the space and still allow for traffic flow. However, if you still have lots to do then don't rush to make large purchases. In the meantime, if your current sectional looks better pulled away from the wall a bit, then perhaps you could rotate the side table so that the long side runs parallel with the sofa arm instead of the wall. Would that help to stop it blocking the doorway and resolve the 'not quite right' placement?

Recliners certainly are great for putting feet up, but will limit where and how you place coffee table. We use ottomans instead as we can move them out of the way when not using, or up against a wall where they provide extra seating if needed. An ottomon with a tray on top can also serve as a coffee/side table. A comfortable sofa with a recliner or two is another option, but you don't want to overcrowd the room. Or one recliner and that funky chair you mentioned! Would need to consider the style of each piece to achieve cohesiveness in the room. Be sure to measure your room carefully, and the considered furniture to ensure the pieces will fit easily.