Soaking up the Sun

Here is an example of our upstairs Living Room getting beaten with sun prior to getting blinds.

The dogs didn't mind it too much.

The space is so open, I'm having trouble picturing how to place the furniture that we want. The futon is there now as well as the old tv and stand, but this is temporary until we get real furniture. But how about that electric fire place? We'll be setting the mood all winter with that.