Renee

A fresh start is always good for us

You have some very classy pieces of furniture which all coordinate nicely They make a good base for development

Perhaps some colour is needed What is your all-time favourite colour? Use that for cushions & flowers If you are not permitted to hang art on the walls, lean 1 or 2 colourful pieces on the wall from the floor or buffet Don't crowd yourself out!!

Can you change the configuration of the sofa? Perhaps if it was moved 90 degrees so that you can sit & look out the glass door it would be less cramped Even moving it to the back wall (if it's not too long) would help Then you could use buffet as the TV unit & use the other cabinet somewhere else (bedroom?)

You might get a surprise & be able to fit in a small round dining table with 2 chairs close to the window

Enjoy

hiya! that couch is really cool! so is the buffet - I've got some picture ideas for you below. i think using furniture that is multi purpose would be a good idea to space save plus look modern (coffee table with storage or seats under etc). def need some colour or white contrasts to brighten the space.

Hi Renee

Im all about avoiding waste and throwing out furniture when it can be used perfectly well in another situation. It's also about saving money, especially when you are renting and your living situation can change, which often means furniture at your current home won't necessarily work at your next so keep what you have. I agree with your idea about moving the buffet to become your tv bench, It will create some height in the room and is the next best thing to having the tv on the wall which I'm sure your landlord won't allow you to do. I have done this successfully in staging projects. I would also consider using your existing TV Bench as your new coffee table, if the space allows it. The money you save on a new coffee table you can use to spend on a nice dining suite. Good Luck!!

The main thing I see is a lack of colour to make the room pop it is all monochrome black/white you need to select your favourite colour and use is a new rug, throw rugs and cushions or if you are allowed to paint a feature wall do that, then see how you go re-arranging the furniture the way you suggested and I am sure it will work, I think you have nice things that just need an extra texture of a colour, be it lime, teal, aqua, terracotta what ever you chose let it be a colour that is a bit vibrant, so many to choose from you will decide for yourself what you like I even like the thought of red just don't overdo it then it will look classy.

someone has already displayed a picture of a table with fold down sides - excellent idea. I would also go with a glass coffee table so it blends into the space. You could also consider getting a coffee table that has one or two smaller tables that sit under the main table so you can pull them out if / when you need to e.g. when you have guests over but again they pack away nicely when you are home alone.

I like your idea of replacing the entertainment unit with the lovely buffet, but will you be able to adequately store your electronics/speakers on or in the buffet? Also, I really like the small tables & chairs as shown in Amanda's post. The drop-leaf would work really well. I would be tempted to have a round glass-topped coffee table instead of a square or rectangular solid one. The screenshot shows a lot of gold metal-framed ones, but perhaps silver/chrome or a timber-framed one would suit. Also like the soft pink cushion idea.

I think the secret is smaller furniture but as yours is fine go for the cleanest look you can, no clutter and as has been suggested drop side tables are great space savers, glass table tops are great for keeping a space looking larger and chrome as suggested above would suit your furniture, I agree adding a little bit of colour, pink as suggested or teal or lime whatever you like personally would add some extra dimension I think black and white always looks great but needs a colour to tie in and relieve it from being so monochrome, keep the area as unfussy as possible to streamline the look, even a colour on one wall as a feature can add impact but as long as you don't make it too dark, nor too light something to add pizzazz.....SO many colours to choose from even a mint green would be lovely, you choose what you like to suit your tastes.

I think your idea of using buffet for tv is great! My comment would be to bring in some natural elements into the space -which has a lot of light! Something like a sisal rug under the grey rug for additional texture maybe some wooden decor items like a planter or end table and try to bring in some plants! They will add life and colour! You have a lovely calm space but it just needs a bit of umph!

From a Feng Shui interior design perspective, your interior is somewhat out of balance, with just black (water energy) and white (metal energy) the introduction of some warm earth tones would really help balance this interior, also consider a loving plant to bring in wood energy and life force.

HI,

Your place looks lovely, just a few little things will make it perfect. It is always a bit harder with a rental but not impossible. I would maybe suggest a larger rug, tiles make the place a little cold. Also, a few pops of soft colours as well as some wooden furniture and maybe a couple of plants might soften the place. How about a bit of art work or large mirror ? that would distract form all that white. You can use those "magic" hooks in a rental as long as what you attach isn't too heavy. or a large print directly on the floor can also look great.

I have written a blog post on ideas to spruce up a rental.

good luck, Im sure your place will look lovely in no time.