Paint: Summer Shower for walls. One accent wall with alternating stripes of this color and Moonlight. Both colors from Benjamin Moore.

Set plenty of seating in front of the TV. Infusion sofa in Sky Blue ($699, http://www.havertys.com). Anchor the seating with Liora Manne Pom Pom rug in Ocean from the Gallia collection ($1,600 for 9-by-12, http://www.rugsdirect.com). Alden three-piece entertainment center houses the TV and organizes stereo equipment ($1,397, http://www.jcpenney.com).

Tables provide extra surface area for books, food or drinks. Modulus contemporary end table is between the club chairs ($315, http://www.accent-furniture-direct.com), and Jon contemporary cocktail table in Onyx metal finish is in the middle of the room ($439, http://www.allcoffeetables.com). Both by Johnston Casuals. Klubbo nesting tables ($70, http://www.ikea.com).

Create a reading nook by placing a lounge chair beside a window. Alphaville Lasair leather lounge chair, covered in Pony Hide ($1,594, http://www.zfurniture.com). Convex drum table ($159, http://www.westelm.com).

Tuck additional seating underneath a console table and mirror. Durham Sky Blue ottomans ($200 each, http://www.roomstogo.com). Blake console table ($299, http://www.homedecorators.com). Penley Arch ornate mirror ($459, http://www.notjustmirrors.com).

Light the entire space. Jaden Aqua ceramic table lamps by Ashley Furniture are on the end tables ($140 for two, http://www.lampsusa.com). Arc bronze touch switch hardback shade floor lamp ($280, http://www.lampsplus.com).

Soften and elongate walls with draperies that span ceiling to floor. Grommet twill panels in Butter ($60 each for 96-inch, http://www.ballarddesigns.com). Wood and metal hardware by Studio with Spun Metal finials ($55 each for two or more, 86- to 120-inch rod, http://www.jcpenney.com).

Accessorize with pillows and art. Chocolate flowers on yellow accent pillows ($25 each, http://www.pillowdecor.com). "Beale Street" stretched canvas print by Fara Bell ($270, http://www.art.com).