Quick & Easy Living Room Makeover

Living Room - BEFORE.  This is the view from the kitchen.

Living Room - AFTER.  Fireplace takes center stage.  Can finally see the lovely ottoman.  More inviting for guests to move from the kitchen into the living room - giving the host some space for cooking.  The carpet even looks better.  Simple.  Easy.  Didn't need to purchase a new sofa.  Just needed to rethink the arrangement.  Things I would have added?  New accent pillows, real plants instead of silk, and accessories such as a tray on the ottoman.