Hi ASVInteriors, I think you forgot to attach a link to the Ikea chairs (would love to see which ones you meant :) The only worry I have with moving the sofa closer to BR2 wall is that it might block the flow from the entrance through to the large-ish hallway (where it has tall bookcases domintaing one wall and an Ikea 4x2 Expedit uni on the other wall) into the living room (see the plan). But maybe it would work? I should try to move it around a bit. At the moment eh sofa is moved onto the 344cm wall temporarily, with the coffee table in front it. Not sure if it shows up in the pictures well but we have quite a large 6 seaters dining table in the kitchen, which is placed fairly close to the carpet area. I would say that the distance between the back of the closest chair (tucked in, not when pulled out), on one end of the table, to the edge of the carpet area is only 20cm. By moving the sofa closer to the BR2 wall, and with the diving wall between kitchen and hallway being there, it may close the flow? Hmmm...I am not a designer so sometimes I can't visualise it first, maybe I should try to move it around a bit. I did try to move the sofa closer to the BR2 wall and felt a bit claustrophobic of how little space (on carpet area) is left at the back of the sofa. Definitely have to think seriously about getting a large ottoman :)

Such a small area so keeping it simple might be best. I would just plant some, say 6, Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple' rosettes to one end and a single Senecio mandraliscae 'Blue Chalk Sticks' at the centre other end. Great colour contrast and texture dynamic. You'll have to cut back every so often and I hope you've got plenty of sun.

With out knowing the layout of your home its a little difficult to say, but the top large window section would look great with either roof to floor windows or if $ is ok put on a balcony with bifold doors. Render the brick work and fix the concrete in the front. Garden can make a big difference to the front with out a huge expense

You could create an ‘art gallery’ and light each canvas along the entry. This would draw the eye down the hall. Consider what is at the end of the space, where the eye stops and add a feature piece of furniture, paint colour or sculpture there.