Thank you all! Fiona, the tv wall mount would be very difficult to move..this would be a last resort. Old house = asbestos = wanting to minimise major wall alterations! As for putting the chairs on either side of the kitchen door, I tried this before, and did just again, (I'm a sucker for punishment) and it probably would have been a good look, but the front door opens into the chair on the left side of the kitchen door/opening (on the left side when faxing the kitchen). There is a very limited space here, and the door swings through most of it, it is kind of dead space. Although a long narrow table along the wall was my vision for this area - a place to pop keys etc and put some much needed decorative features. The only other variation I can do is to angle the chairs slightly from where they are now, so that they angle in towards each other (with the one closest to the tv facing slightly away from it. There's only two of us and when we have people over we generally aren't watching tv (we don't watch much at all) anyway. So what is the overall verdict, after all that? Do you think we can still achieve an ok look with the configuration we have, perhaps with a different couch and all the decorative features previously mentioned? Or do I have to sell my chairs too? Although not keen to do that, I would if it means having a room I'm happy with. Thanks again! I have felt very supported by you all during this very stressful weekend of managing a decorating crisis!

As mentioned, possibly a darker pink or even a sage green for the rug. Here are a few ideas, including a mix of contemporary and traditional, which might work: [https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/cambridge-residence-traditional-living-room-boston-phvw-vp~118386[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/cambridge-residence-traditional-living-room-boston-phvw-vp~118386) [https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/coastal-vacation-home-beach-style-living-room-philadelphia-phvw-vp~316467[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/coastal-vacation-home-beach-style-living-room-philadelphia-phvw-vp~316467) [https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/every-day-chic-transitional-living-room-raleigh-phvw-vp~5996763[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/every-day-chic-transitional-living-room-raleigh-phvw-vp~5996763) [https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/breakers-beach-house-beach-style-bedroom-san-francisco-phvw-vp~355987[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/breakers-beach-house-beach-style-bedroom-san-francisco-phvw-vp~355987) [https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/master-bedroom-contemporary-bedroom-new-york-phvw-vp~66459[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/master-bedroom-contemporary-bedroom-new-york-phvw-vp~66459) [https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/country-house-drawing-room-traditional-living-room-london-phvw-vp~11440596[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/country-house-drawing-room-traditional-living-room-london-phvw-vp~11440596) [https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/model-home-living-room-transitional-living-room-santa-barbara-phvw-vp~530813[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/model-home-living-room-transitional-living-room-santa-barbara-phvw-vp~530813) [https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/victorian-living-room-victorian-living-room-richmond-phvw-vp~655185[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/victorian-living-room-victorian-living-room-richmond-phvw-vp~655185) [https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/traditional-living-room-victorian-living-room-philadelphia-phvw-vp~7015800[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/traditional-living-room-victorian-living-room-philadelphia-phvw-vp~7015800) I would try to buy from a store which will let you take the rug home, see if it works with your décor and return it if it doesn't look right.

The area appears well-lit, although the fixtures do not appear in the photo. Perhaps some post lights behind the benches and get rid of the overhead carnival lights. Put a table top over the pit during the normal times, so the kids can kneel on the cushions all around and have a game board or activity/project area. When they get to be teenage, you can mount some screens in front of the area, so they can be hidden from your view, yet still at home, under your protection, and near the refrigerator.

Height adjustable office desks are my favourite one. Stands are cheaper since they require less material to manufacture. Desks are the whole package and offer more versatility since you can choose to work sitting down or standing up. If you don’t have a desk already then you could buy a height adjustable desk since it’s a 2 in 1. Movement is imperative for spinal health, improving circulation and reducing muscle fatigue. However, movement can be difficult when you need to be in front of a computer screen all day long. With Height Adjustable Desks you now have the option to reposition your desk to the ideal height to accommodate your individual needs.