What a great base to start with? When you say pops of colour, do you like primary colours, yellow/mustards, blue/greens, peacock?

What do you intend to do with the two green chairs?

We don't know what we wanted to do with the green chairs. We bought them because we like the colour but happy to move them to another room if need be. It's just the corner of the room that we didn't know what to do with.

Also, I love that bird picture. Colour wise I think we're more into the Peacock/blue greens colours and maybe gold. The yellow pillow was just to put some sort of colour in there.

Great that you love the pic, it gives us some direction in colour. It’s by Grotti Lotti. Australian and cheap. They have several that would really lift the space. I love the green chairs. Have you picked a dining table? Do you have a preference for chairs? These tables are from Temple and Webster, have a browse.

Neutral, black&white or colour for a rug?? These are all from Lost Design Society.

Step 1 -- look at the pictures , and what is the first thing you see ? The dark floor and the yellow cushions for me , and the 'bareness' .

Bigreader nailed it with at least 1 big colourful picture -- I like real looking ones with knifed on paints , as opposed to prints , but everyone has favourites . As far as a rug , I reckon sort of a toffee colour or similar -- tone down the darker floors a bit .

The green chairs are nice , BUT they don't suit anything else IMO . Having said that , I would add some green -- 2 or 3 leafy but different plants , in 2 or 3 glazed pots -- I'd go 3 different sized yellow ones ( probably different tones too ) but you could do any colour you favour -- maybe gloss black as you said you like the black and white as a base .

And curtains . I like natural wooden venetians , but here maybe go floor length fabric in a light yellow , or even a pastel blue or charcoal or whatever tone you want to set .

Anyway , have fun !

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Thanks everyone.
Big Reader - no we agent picked out a table but I like those wooden table ideas - actually love the style but does it matter about the different wooden colours? Also a rug under the table?
I like the light coloured rug for maybe in front of the tv? We have a lot of space so it would be great to put nice stuff on it now that we have renovated the space.
Pottsy99 - I completely agree about the bareness that’s why we desperately need help. I absolutely love the knifed “textured” pictures but all the ones I’ve seen are so expensive. Do you know where you can get ones under $1000 that would be big and bright? And I love your pot plants idea. I have a fiddle leaf plant and was going to get another but I might go with a different type like you said and pots

You will find it hard to match a table exactly to the floors. One with black legs (similar to the one I posted) may be your best bet if you like it. Bunnings even sell similar legs if you’re handy. Grotti Lotti of the bird print above also do reasonably priced originals as does Anya Brock. Slightly different style but not over the top price wise are Peter Crombie, Inaluxe and Designs by Deb. All Australian, all worth a look. If you like the light coloured rug you can also buy carpet from carpet stores and have the edges overlocked to make a rug. A chunky sisal that is neutral with a black fleck may be what you’re after.

PS nothing wrong with popping a print on the wall while you search for “proper” art. An A3 Grotti Lotti print in a Kmart frame will be less than $70. I have two in my office and they receive lots of compliments.

I just looked on e-bay and gumtree , there was a 57 inch tall x 37 inch wide framed one ( just that 25mm x 25mm framing ) in aboriginal tones of concentric circles for $275 . Big , a bit basic and I guess formulamatic , but it ties in with most things , and most colours , has that Aussieness , and not a bad price for the size . The good thing is in a couple of years , or 20 years , you can change everything up by buying something different , and this one has cost you $100 or $20 a year if you look at it from that aspect -- resell it , move to another room , gift to your parents .

Love the wishbone chairs with the black legged table in Julie’s pic.

Love the painting too, is that actually the last supper?

Ok so this is what I would do in that space. Something under the TV. A sideboard perhaps because it looks like the dining room is a little narrow for table and sideboard. A huge rug in sitting area never under the dining table because you cannot slide out the chairs easily. A kick arse pendant over the table. Because it brings intimacy even when it’s not on. I love the green chairs. Are they for dining or conversation? If for conversation then place those either side of TV as this seems to be the focal point of the room otherwise either end of dining table. Leave your artwork til last because then you can reevaluate the space you are left with. I also would be tempted to build storage around TV (fitted or similar to IKEA besta) to ceiling, because I have lots of books and stuff. Hides a multitude of sins like sewing machines, craft, excess kitchen and seasonal stuff with the options of glass or full doors. (I hate dusting) there are some great suggestions here too so good luck and remember to make it yours not some magazine copycat!

@sirusky, I'm assuming your comment about the painting, being the last supper, was tongue in cheek?? Certainly not the "last supper".

@julie herbert i LOVE that table and artwork, where were they from?

@millthumpian That is so true about a rug under the table. Will not be doing that.

I do love the idea of the green chairs at the head and base of the tab

Rugs under tables are something I would not do either. Hard to keep clean and can snag chairs. Rug in living should be big enough to go under front legs of furniture which helps keep rug in place too

I’d also lower the tv.

I wouldn't lower the larger TV , even though technically it is a bit high if everyone is sitting , especially children .

On a plain wall , it would look a bit funny mounted lower ( too much plain wall above it ) , so its a compromise between looks and technically correct .

But also , with the smaller TV over by the kitchen , I'd want to keep the 2 at approx the same eye level . Just as an aside Rob ( the OP ) I have done a similar setup , but I have used Picture In Picture to have my front security camera in the bottom corner of either or both TV's if I want , and by connecting it via 'input 2' rather than an HDMI hub , I can easily make the security camera the main picture ( push 1 button on the remote ) -- its a good trick if I go out or go away to leave 1 TV on showing the picture that is also being recorded -- that in itself may discourage someone breaking in ( peak through a window and you see yourself on a TV ) .

Anyway , each to their own .

I would definitely lower tv as it looks strange that high (and I doubt it would make for comfortable viewing) I'd also place a low stand underneath.

I set my TV's higher and angle them downwards -- in fact I am sitting here on my red leather swivel chair , feet up on my red leather heart shaped footstool , laptop in my lap , with my head back on the headrest , and its super comfortable -- i have to sit forward slightly to see the skirting board ! i know a TV isn't that low , but as the back of my chair is probably reclined 10 degrees 'factory standard' , a TV mounted higher suits me better . Even my 2 ( red leather ) couches in the room have a similar degree of built in recline -- I assume that is 'industry standard' ?

Where can I find the Last Supper print please? It’s fabulous

Look at Portfolio dream house decorations , it’s a fabulous painting, also check Alexander White real estate Stockholm, Instagram/ Facebook if you email them they can tell you hopefully where it’s available

Before you buy it’s a good idea to use the Houzz feature that allows you to place objects on a photo of your room. Gives you a pretty good idea what it looks like.

I personally like Julie Herbert’s ideas, with lighter wood for the table and chairs, as your floor is so dark, I think it s good to lighten the room a bit. You can of course change the colours but the idea of having a colour scheme run through the room will tie it all together. It’s a lovely big room, enjoy the transformation.

If you can come back with photos as you progress, that would be great. Fellow large living space owner here....now itching to have our tenants move out so we can get in there :)

What a lovely house...

1. I would love to add some nice colorful thin curtains

2. Lower TV or have TV stand

3.Add rug in the living are which would separate the living area space and dining area

4. Add few art pieces in the wall

5. Hang or keep indoor plants which would add ambiance to the house

6.In the space behind sofa , you can keep dining table or any library space which ever would fit for your comfort.