The layout of the kitchen did change slightly. We opened up from where the stove and peninsula was. Added the island and put double pantry on the opposite wall. Effectively the kitchen now takes up double the floor space.

Is that 10metres x 6 metres? What a nice big space to work with. In that case, my idea for spacing them evenly isn't going to look right. Definitely draw an imaginary line where you consider your kitchen & kitchen island space will be, THEN consider the remaining area is where the fans and feature pendant are to go. If it were me, I would have fans with longer than usual blades and a pendant that is rather large and which all complement one another (style-wise). If you draw out your room on graph paper, sketch in where the furniture will be placed, where the fireplace is, and then think about the best locations for the fans and lighting. I would imagine the pendant needs to be in the vicinity of the seating arrangement? Or possibly in the centre of the living area space? Will the pendant be the main source of light in the room or will you also have lamps? I hope this helps.

Hi Vim. What are the dimensions of the room? Will this room function solely as a home theatre? If it's a dedicated space for watching movies, etc., I recommend painting the room and ceiling a dark matte colour(s) and install full length drapes in a dark fabric w/pelmet. This is to minimise light and reflection of light in the room and onto the screen, and drapes will also absorb sound, all factors to consider for an optimal theatre experience. I also notice the TV seems to be mounted rather high on the wall; is this comfortable for your neck when sitting and watching for extended periods? Is your speaker system already installed or will you use only the TV speaker? The style and type of seating is partly a matter of what other functions this room has/will have, the number of people you want to accomodate, and dimensions of the room. Personally, I prefer recliners for their individual comfort (ideally upholstered in dark fabric to dampen sound, rather than bounce it around the room). Having said that, leather is more forgiving and easier to clean and you can always have throw rugs on them for additional comfort and for sound-absorption. Recliners are easy to arrange, and can be grouped in pairs, or individually, with side tables between for drinks, snacks, remotes, etc. (non-reflective materials). Alternatively, two recliners and two armchairs w/ottomans, or a sofa and two armchairs. Your flooring is beautiful, and it will bounce sound around the room, so you may want to consider a much larger area rug. I hope I haven't overwhelmed you with suggestions...it's really a matter of how passionate you are about home theatre! Cheers.

Dear Julie, is this a hypothetical or existing space? Here are some tips to help you design the space you want. When drawing a design it is important to list the overall size dimensions of the room and draw your plans to scale. This will give you a better idea of the placement of furniture, doors and windows within the room and space left to walk around them. I would suggest re-drawing your sketches with a scale ruler before deciding on an option. Using a 'Pocket door' built into to wall will also help maximise the space that you have, as no door swing (where the door goes when open) enters the room or obstructs any furniture. Another great idea, to hide the TV as this can be overpowering in a small sized room is to have shelving built with doors than can slide across to hide the TV when unwanted. Either option will work however, Option 1 is best, you will have more need a cupboard than chair. Option 2 (is used) needs to be flipped with the bed on the opposite wall for better flow as other members have indicated. Best of Luck!