I think the sofa you have works fine both in colour and size. You need to define the living portion of the room with a rug. Don’t go too small. I’d mount the tv on the wall to add some height. And add a tall plant in the corner. After that consider some artwork. I’m not a fan of the tv console but it could work.

could you try the console and TV in front of the window with the lounge facing, you could then have some open shelves on the wall where the TV was. Other than that do you have the furniture arranged with the lounge close up to the TV so that you can see it, it's very close

Do you open the blinds or keep them closed?

Thanks all! We generally keep the blinds closed as they face the street, so for privacy they stay closed.

I’m okay with putting the tv in front of the window, but it was such a big distance from the lounge to the tv. I like the idea of pushing the lounge closer and adding shelves to the wall behind it.

Not sure what else I should use to style it though.

Have you thought of a tv wall, you could mount the tv and add shelving for some precious items, artwork, or even metal shelves would look fabulous, love the idea of a sofa table, you could even add a few lamps for a beautiful look

I was guessing that you might keep the blinds shut so this gives you the chance to use this space for your current console and TV and as per Julie photos a wall of shelving to store or show favourite things. This will help to fill out the room. Your dining area looks lovely so try to tie into that.

and I should add, I love your dog who doesn't appear to approve of all the attention, bigreaders narrow console sofa table is a great idea if it would fit, I would also try to move the sofa off the wall hopefully enough to allow someone to walk through.

Have you tried placing the complete sofa including the chaise against the long wall? I think the whole sofa could fit including the chaise (placed on the window side). This could work if you mount the TV on the wall with a movable bracket so you could angle the TV towards the seating area when it's time to watch. You could add a textured wall paper behind the TV and also add some shelves. The area would need a rug , coffee table and possibly a side table with a lamp or alternately a floor lamp, if the space it tight.

I like the idea of making a feature wall with bookshelves - some great ideas here. What about a cupboard for storing shoes? Maybe sheer curtains would be more homely? Similar to those in Julie Herbert’s post. Some artwork on the wall? And maybe a throw on the couch.

Thanks everyone, some really great ideas here!
I should mention that we have only just moved in, so we’ve just painted the walls and will hang art and decorate once we figure out the space planning.

Silvia - I’m really into your idea of having the lounge on the long wall. What would you do with the space in front of the window if the lounge is centred on the long wall?

I might be a bit late to the party, but have you thought about putting the TV on the long wall and the lounge facing the tv, creating a bit more of an entrance way? You could still have the sofa table behind the lounge to put keys etc.

Space permitting, that could also allow for a separate zone for reading, perhaps putting books along the wall where the tv is now, with a comfortable chair and a lamp etc.

There are a few ideas here: https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/no-entryway-create-the-illusion-of-one-stsetivw-vs~26568992