Thank you so much. I am standing in my kitchen looking at my shelves and you are so right. Why are all my items so short?? Rookie mistake. I will some height and depth. The rug is bring updated. I'm thinking something with creams or even tan and yes bigger is way better. I think I'll swap the chairs and couch as suggested. I like the light that comes in from that window when the chairs are there but I do think the space looks better with the chairs across from the fireplace . And we are looking for bigger, more comfy (but still modern) chairs diff colour. Thank you again!!

Another option for a coastal look would be flat woven jute. IKEA has budget friendly option called Lohals. Or a round, braided seagrass 'hersom'.

Thanks to all who helped my choice and placement of rug. Ive another question. I think it looks a bit small and would like to move the rug to be half under the couch or the chairs, however, this means will not be centred in front of fireplace. Does this matter? And if I do move it, which direction should I move it in? It currently looks like I'm trying to squeeze ALL furniture onto it. Should I move everything out? THANK YOU

A few that you may like, Zahira Carla natural from Rugs Plus, Penta beige from Wild Yarn, Lucia from Miss Amara, Abstract Tribal rug from Miss Amara. It’s really what look you are after that will decide your style. You can see how the rugs look in your room with the Miss Amara photo visualiser.