Alright .... so here is another sample rug for trial ... hubby really likes these kind of patterns and thought of giving it a shot ... what do you guys think? I am thinking to take away the yellow gumball as Oskuee said ... once the rug is finalised, will get cushions .. P.S Ignore my leopard print throw! its toooo cold now .. Brrrrr... and it is quite not possible to swap positions as i would need to pull down a TV cable and also its a large L-SHAPE door behind the sofa ... i really need to change my interior lights as well ... makes the place look very dull!

We will be facing this dilemma in a few months time - thanks for the timely advice!

Hi the walls are magnolia, the floor is light floorboards. There is also dark wood bookcases and fireplace, dark TV entertainment unit and a old chest which is black. I have a vintage brass coffee table that I love. The only other sitting furniture I'm not that keen on keeping. I am thinking navy or grey sofa. I do love teal but worry that I might get sick of it!

Hi Vanessa, just a few random thoughts ... I first thought painting that wall a rich navy blue... your beautiful ocean print to where it is. I believe your gold seat would look fine then. Get 2 or 3 wicker baskets to put any shoes inside & pop them under your chair to de-clutter the area. Replace your rug with a round rattan floor mat to help accentuate that natural, organic, Beachy feeling & add some light & contrast to your floors. Add a potted plant, a feature light (whether light stand or stunning hanging feature) & consider a table with a candle, a book & a few shells on it :)