Looks like you're going for a monochromatic look, but for now it's all very grey (grey couch, grey rug, grey cushions, grey wallpaper) so you need stronger accents of black & white, black to give it more depth and white to brighten it up (could just be the photo, but looks a bit dark) and then add some bling with silver & mirror accents, which I see you've already done with the curtain rods and coffee table legs (love the marble top btw)... so my suggestions would be: 1. Put a large mirror framed in black (silver will wash out against the grey wallpaper) e.g. 2. Looks like a bit of $$ was spent on the curtains so no need to change, but make them stand out by adding a thin black border to the sides (or a thicker say 40-50cm black border at the base) e.g. 3. If possible get a bigger side table (as the current one is completely lost in that corner) and a higher one too (as it sits too low compared to height of arms of couch) and place a nice silver or mirror base with black shade table lamp, e.g. 4. Get a rectangular black & white (animal print my perso fav) ottoman and place it at the open end of your living area, which will frame and zone the space but still allow easy access on either sides as well as creating extra seating when entertaining, e.g. 5. Remove a couple of the current cushions (too much of same-same) and add mix & match cushions, a couple of black & white ones to pick up the ottoman and one or two white faux fur ones to add a bit of glam (even add a white faux fur throw as suggested by ASVI) again same e.g. 6. Group some objects, pots, books, candles and/or flowers/fern (for warmth) in the same colours of black, white, grey and silver and create a nice little vignette on your coffee table, e.g.

Firstly , can I just compliment your nice clear bench tops. Makes even the smallest space more spacious. I'm no expert but here's my 2c worth... Id definitely repaint - neutral. Wall cornice and ceiling one colour. Definitely change the splashback - I don't know what's on trend in this regard but id look for something interesting there. can you mount tv on wall facing sofa get rid of cabinet and store dvds mags etc in coffee table with storage and get a lounge suite in that area or small couch with armchairs. There seems a lot of timber furniture pieces - id break that up by reducing some pieces and maybe introducing a contemporary non timber piece (only if it serves a purpose) like thin sideboard /table to display a few treasured items or indoor plants, to balance out the scene. And if you can afford, update flooring. I have no suggestions, im sure there's a better solution - whats underneath laminate? Maybe some kind of direct stick board that can be painted? And some floor rugs. Good luck

Hello, Your room is attractive but you are sensing something is not quite working and i think we use should use that feeling to look more critically. At the moment the room can't quite decide if it is luxe or rustic, Mid century or contemporary loft style. I think the success for you will be in making that decision and using that to guide your choices. Search these styles on houzz and decide your preference. Eclectic can work but not so well in this style of home as you need to consider the scale of all your pieces which should be larger than average due to the height of the ceiling Given this my advice would be ... Move the TV to the other wall which frees up the area below you could add further shelving in this area or a black or white midcentury styled pot planter on legs with a strong architectural looking plant, I think Ezi buy may sell these but there will be other suppliers. depending on your cushion choice - I would n't use too much black in this room. Your area is large enough to put a slim line mid century styled cabinet against the wall and place the tv on this if you don't want to wall mount it. Change the lighting overhead and the fan as brass is very dated and you should stick with the chrome of the larger lamp. You could consider a chrome pendant or collection of 3 at different heights where the tv is currently. Your brick wall is your feature so don't add wall paper or any other colour to the wall behind the couch other wise the room will become fragmented. You could either whitewash the brick wall or leave it as it is as the current tone looks like it adds warmth and blends with the timber and the furniture. If it is quite yellow you could look at a whitewash. I would not hang artwork on the brick as this is your feature wall and you don't need anything else confusing the eye as the room has good bones and your features are structural so they shouldn't be cluttered. You do need art on the white wall which should remain white but you could freshen up if that doesn't mean a full repaint of the house. If you are going to change the white brush out some old wall paper with different tones and see how they work with the bricks. Go for something that is framed in what or a mirror or round - Ezibuy have a lovely oak frameless round mirror at present on sale. 2 find and design and Annb1997 have offered some good suggestions for fireplaces and if you remove the hearth you will need to decide on what to do with the flooring. If your carpet is in good condition i think it goes ok for now changing to charcoal [ which is a colour I love] will fragment your room as it goes through to the bedroom - some time it is a case of defining where you will stop so I would try to simpler things first. If it is still ok I would look at a rug - think about coordinating with your cushions in some way. See below. You could change out your cushions and bring in some texture with a couple of colours at the moment they look a bit luxe and shiny. A strong print would be good have a look at Marimeko or Orla Kiely. These designers have a retro feel with good colours and crisp designs which would enhance the loft/ potentially midcentury feel of the house. Start with the small things first. Good luck please post the outcome.

Looks like a small room so if you want a coffee table I’d go glass so u can see your rug and it won’t dominate room. You will need to work out your style and the available widths either side of couch and shop to suit. This is personal taste. You need to do some work on this.