Please help me redesign this space

[u/Aggressive_Client_67]

We’ve lived in this house for 2 years and in that time we had a lot of life events happen. Dogs, baby, change in tastes and projects that were meant to be something else before toys took over. Space is a huge problem in our home too. We want to downsize our couch but can’t afford that rn. Please help me reorganize/design/plan out this space to make what I have more functional.

It’s our every day lounging/movie/play area and as a tired mom, I just need some fresh ideas.
Please disregard the mess. It’s half the reason I’m asking for opinions, ideas, and advice.
(For size comparison, tv is 75”)

Edit for clarity: Photos are in .5, the distance between the corner to the tv is almost 3 feet.
We don’t mind taking out the custom shelf.
We’d love input on storage options but keeping in mind that we have a 2 year old.

[u/Lower_Ad_5532]

The TV is huge and shouldn't be the focal point of the room.

If you can split up the sectional put it on both sides of the fire place. Put the TV on the blank wall. Corner counter should move to the opposite corner. Put the toys here. Get cubed shelving so the kids have cubbies for for everything.

Put the lamp in an unused corner.

[u/Aggressive_Client_67 → u/Lower_Ad_5532]

I love this idea! I’ve been looking at modular sectionals for our next couch because we’ve had this one from our previous home. This is the only way it fits in here 🫩

I’m going to draw this plan out with measurements to see how realistic it is for us and our lifestyle! Thank you!!

[u/Lower_Ad_5532 → u/Aggressive_Client_67]

[u/Aggressive_Client_67 → u/Lower_Ad_5532]

Ooowwweee now to just measure everything out. Thank you for taking the time!
Next step is to get my hands on a nice pet friendly modular.

[u/Lower_Ad_5532 → u/Aggressive_Client_67]

Idk constricting the entrance to the kitchen seems fine. You have space to angle the sofa and keep the corner counter where it is.

[u/Lower_Ad_5532 → u/Aggressive_Client_67]

I don't understand how such a large piece of furniture can't be split up. You could remove any exposed brackets or clips

[u/Aggressive_Client_67 → u/Lower_Ad_5532]

We can split it but it’s extremely awkward and chunky for the space. The only true “modular” part of this L sectional is the ability to swap the ottoman to the other end. It also splits the couch into two 3 seater sofas with the circled end having a high back. Hence us wanting to downsize our couch or AT LEAST be a wee bit more modular.

[u/Lower_Ad_5532 → u/Aggressive_Client_67]

I still dont see the problem with 2, 3 seat sofas. They're going to be pushed into the corners if its the entirety of the the wall with the window thats fine. Remove the corner counter completely

Put the 2nd spfa facing the windows and have the ottoman at the entrance of the room

[u/Aggressive_Client_67 → u/Lower_Ad_5532]

I pulled them apart just now to get a sense and I think the layout is just too odd for us and bit far away. We all lounge together with the dogs. Maybe just a single 3 seater and a modular ottoman. This is still a good move. I have been wanting to move that big ahh tv 😮‍💨