We replaced our couches with some modern furniture style couches. We also bought a big square ottoman instead of a regular coffee table. So basically, we don't have a center table in the living room. I've seen photos of ottoman where they used a nice tray with a small vase and/or magazines in it. Dh re-painted the walls with a color that has a gold/brownish hue. I'm still on the fench with the color because it changes depending on the light. Dh told me that it is going to be a while till he re-paints this room again. Uh-oh, that means I have to live with it for a couple of months, or God forbid, a year or so!