That's a really nice space, and the armchairs are really lovely. Would look excellent reupholstered. Here are some fabrics that would work in the room, and be quite kid-friendly. (Warrick brand fabric, the names are on the image) I'd work with the glacier colour on the sofa, and maybe the blue or green on the chairs, plus do a bunch of scatter cushions. For furniture layout ideas, here's a free PDF with loads of options and a kit to cut & paste your own ideas too. https://mailchi.mp/9c071e61583e/awkwardhome-furnitureplan Hope that helps! p.s. ibringing in the colours from nature outside will also work really well! ...oops very old post!

Hi Alyaa just confirming a few things for you. Definitely pull the sofa and pair of chairs away from the walls approx. 20 cm. The current trend with rugs is to run them 20 to 30 cm under the front legs of the main seating so any rug needs to be much bigger. I like your use of texture and self pattern in the current one so a new one that's similar just larger would be good. Your colourful, patterned scatter cushions are fine for adding some pattern as well as colour but I think you need a block coloured one in your green tone to sit in between each pair. See Oskuee's scatter suggestions above. I like the block coloured green one, second from the top. A large piece of art as suggested by Gallery 360, positioned to the left of the sofa that is against the 3 tall narrow windows will add more personality. On the side table, a table lamp would add ambience. Either of Oskuee's drum pendant light fittings would be perfect. Avoid any light fitting that is mid-century modern in style as this does not suit your design style. On the coffee table, create a single grouping (vignette) of three pieces of varying heights rather than four separate pieces that crowd the top. Lastly if you were able to get a second matching side table for the opposite corner between the two sofas that would be great, as I would describe your style as modern classic and pairs work well.

You have made some good improvements thus far. I agree - you need to add some colour. Firstly a rusty orange or mustard cushion onto your green chair. Definitely not white. Choose a throw the same colour for the couch. I would look at patterned cushions for the couch - There are some cool bringing in all the new colours. I am wondering how a muted cobalt blue would look as an accent with the rust and olive and mustard. I would consider a rug change if you need to once you have finished. I would look for a recycled piece you can up cycle in a bold colour to go on the wall with the word art. [ not sure it really works go for print of some type or a mirror ] This could provide some storage with drawers etc. If you want to keep the cane - paint it in a colour possibly the same colour as a new piece for the end wall. You could use this wall as a painted or papered feature wall. I would look at reframing your pictures in white - different sizes and textures. I agree about the tv cabinet- take your time to find what you like to upgrade.. It looks like there might be a lot of dead space between the living and dining - it may not be possible but if you could move it all a meter or so towards the dining room may balance things a bit. All the best it's amazing how each little change adds up to a completely new look.

If you want a supremely comfortable, mid-century, Australian designed armchair you can't go past a Tessa T21. You can spend thousands on buying a brand new one from a department store, or a few hundred for a second-hand one in good condition. They are an Australian classic, have been produced for decades using quiality materials, and just last and last. They are much better made than any of the cliched Eames replicas, and unlike a replica will last a lifetime. However you will need to buy more than one to avoid household fights about who gets the comfy chair. This photo is a second hand one that is currently available in Sydney. http://julietsbalcony.com.au/tessa-t21-fred-lowen/4585419209 Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls