At the moment all your stuff is concentrated at one side of he room making it cluttered and bare at the same time. Pictures need to go at eye height, so maybe get a simple shelf built above the sofa at eye height for some knick knacks. Somehow your pictures seem very high up on the wall. You could cluster them together above the sofa maybe? You can still have your mantel but with maybe a better-selected range of bits on it. Agree that some shelving might be good in the alcoves but not above the line of the top of those pictures. I would have gone for a much darker colour for the walls (like navy blue) because the sofa would have blended in a bit more and it would look luxurious against the dark background. Plus dark colours give your stuff an instant quality upgrade. (I always say it makes my sh*t look like stuff) Sorry that's unhelpful as you've obviously made those decisions!!

It feels bland because floors and walls are beige. (ish). If you want to make a statement about a room. contrasting shades work really well. You have spotlights so the south aspect is irrelevant. Put a dimmer on spots if not already there so you control the light and feel of a room. I presume the fire is staying there so that back wall would be perfect for TV to be put on/entertainment system. Corner couch facing tv wall with chaise lounge on fire side. Behind the corner or L shaped couch, table and chairs so the room is functional for entertaining also and the layout is proportional. The room also has a focal point (TV)

Hi all, just wondering if anyone had purchased the Boxit sofas from DFS on line? We have a narrow door problem and so assembled sofa is the way to go for us. Before I order it I am trying to find out if people found it comfortable. DFS don’t have these sofas in showrooms (not sure why) and if you are not happy with it and want to return it they charge 20% fee plus collection fee. Not sure whether to risk it! Would love to know if anyone has ordered one. Thanks.

To add, these will be on the opposite sides of the room, facing each other. I havent bought the chairs yet, i can change their color too but had planned on cream