Hi ASVInteriors, I think you forgot to attach a link to the Ikea chairs (would love to see which ones you meant :) The only worry I have with moving the sofa closer to BR2 wall is that it might block the flow from the entrance through to the large-ish hallway (where it has tall bookcases domintaing one wall and an Ikea 4x2 Expedit uni on the other wall) into the living room (see the plan). But maybe it would work? I should try to move it around a bit. At the moment eh sofa is moved onto the 344cm wall temporarily, with the coffee table in front it. Not sure if it shows up in the pictures well but we have quite a large 6 seaters dining table in the kitchen, which is placed fairly close to the carpet area. I would say that the distance between the back of the closest chair (tucked in, not when pulled out), on one end of the table, to the edge of the carpet area is only 20cm. By moving the sofa closer to the BR2 wall, and with the diving wall between kitchen and hallway being there, it may close the flow? Hmmm...I am not a designer so sometimes I can't visualise it first, maybe I should try to move it around a bit. I did try to move the sofa closer to the BR2 wall and felt a bit claustrophobic of how little space (on carpet area) is left at the back of the sofa. Definitely have to think seriously about getting a large ottoman :)

Like every project it depends on the budget. If you can afford to I would replace the navy couch with something like this quality caramel leather couch. Alternatively you could get a light neutral or white coloured cover for the existing one and get a couple of cushions in caramel and black to tie it in. I am interested to see the floor underneath the rug however if you would like to keep it covered you could use a large rug as pictured. I love the texture if these and the feel under your feet. I would also replace the two lamps with something a little more grand. Either a large chrome or copper standing lamp in the corner to add a little sparkle and luxury to the room. It depends how much you love your artwork on the walls. I would either remove them and get one large piece for behind the chairs or you could just reframe them in silver or black depending on the lamp you choose then cluster them together on one wall rather than spread out.

Thanks everyone for your kind contribution and feedback. Thanks especially to allanaspree for taking the time to photoshop your ideas into the photos - the centre table looks much better with your simple suggestions J (see post) I’m taking it all on board and will post the after photos.

Thanks Siriuskey I lean more towards the hamptons style in your photos.. Love the softness and the flowers...I worried that bringing metal framed tables into the room they would give more an industrial look? I think I need to find an app that I can place furniture around the room .