I LOVE it. I think it would be great in an office, but I could also potentially see it in an entry.

I would suggest playing around with your zones, move them without hesitation then sit in each space and rule them out or in as you go. Fresh eyes and all that. I would move your dining to your current lounge, the lounge int that alcove where your study is, you window is higher in here and will accommodate that smart fabric sofa with the tv cabinet on the opposite wall, the armchair will fill the corner really well with a smart floor lamp to accentuate the window and views by night, it will easily become a cool place to retreat. Lounges are also nicer when they have some sense of detachment from the busy work zones ie kitchens and hallways. Your study can be modernized and positioned where your current dining table is, because it's small, and would be an afterthought as you walk right past it from the corridor entering this space. Think stunning bookshelves. Some retro looks have floor to ceiling open backed shelves that could create a hall divider when coming in, so the kitchen is a little more separated, but also, the wall could have some smart practical joinery built here. I would put a desk along the short wall with a designer chair, maybe an upholstered one, a featherston or eames. This creative space could really sharpen the overall look in here, there are some amazing looking workspaces to be inspired by, and the new lounge would feel a real getaway tucked into your corner. You simply go there to relax and Wong have people walking through or past you anymore. The dining room will be where it naturally floes towards, although I love your furniture, id consider some eames or tolix replica chairs with this table as well.

Hi. I still have not resolved the fitting out of my study/guestroom after all this time. I'm expecting a visit soon from a rellie who said he could install shelving etc. if I know what I want. I'm attaching a photo of the little room and would have included a rough plan but my efforts to get it on here have failed. However I have included it here for a rough guide. The room measures 2700 x 2200 mm. As you will see from the photo there are double glass doors leading onto a small balcony. The sofa/chair fits just inside the entry door and can extend along the longer wall to 1880 mm for sleeping. If you have any ideas I'd be most grateful to receive them. Many thanks Sydneymidge

I appreciate that you have used furniture that you like/have, is comfortable and within budget - you have created 2 separate functional areas in such a small space. Well done. I would try not to be offended by other comments because, if your brave enough to post photos and ask advice - you should be brave enough to take those comments with a pinch of salt... nothing in it. My honest opinion is... working with what you already have I would be inclined to bring the armchair forward a smidgen and squeeze a really tall artificial or real plant behind it. (Whatever your lighting allows for) Move the desk hard up against the right wall and position the lamp in the right corner (not middle of desk). I like the photo wall however would be concerned that 'seeing the frames' on both sides would make the room look smaller so I wouldn't position mirror on left side. Mirrors are great for that feeling of more space but not if the reflection is too busy in such a small space? I agree that you need height and in particular on that end wall. I think accentuating the end wall would be more beneficial space creating wise, than a mirror? Maybe even consider painting the desk / chair wall in a warm or cool colour depending on your taste! I think a small round jute rug would fit nicely sitting just under the foot stool? Have fun with it ...