I like the way it is and also think it would be fun to change it up sometimes. You could add one of your silver accessories from your cupboard. I also liked Darzy suggestion of the crystal ball or the paperweight. I think you can have fun with this changing it up as your mood changes, knowing that it looks great now.

I'm taking my bed out of my double bedroom to change into a library, otherwise I would say library. But, for me, it's down to basics: I need a kitchen and laundry! My house was a holiday cottage and to call the kitchen corner a kitchen is a far cry from the reality. I can't even stretch my arms out yet I have to cram my washing machine in there, too. Help!

I have just read an article that says that open plan living has had it's day and people are wanting to return to more separate 'zones' and one of the suggested ways to achieve this was a sunken living room, it continued by showing photos of recent houses constructed with them, and as I quite like the idea! But I do wonder about all the extra unnecessary trips and falls that will happen! And it's not practical if there are elderly friends or relatives who visit regularly.

You have made some good improvements thus far. I agree - you need to add some colour. Firstly a rusty orange or mustard cushion onto your green chair. Definitely not white. Choose a throw the same colour for the couch. I would look at patterned cushions for the couch - There are some cool bringing in all the new colours. I am wondering how a muted cobalt blue would look as an accent with the rust and olive and mustard. I would consider a rug change if you need to once you have finished. I would look for a recycled piece you can up cycle in a bold colour to go on the wall with the word art. [ not sure it really works go for print of some type or a mirror ] This could provide some storage with drawers etc. If you want to keep the cane - paint it in a colour possibly the same colour as a new piece for the end wall. You could use this wall as a painted or papered feature wall. I would look at reframing your pictures in white - different sizes and textures. I agree about the tv cabinet- take your time to find what you like to upgrade.. It looks like there might be a lot of dead space between the living and dining - it may not be possible but if you could move it all a meter or so towards the dining room may balance things a bit. All the best it's amazing how each little change adds up to a completely new look.