Hi Shanna, What a great space. If your mum is not afraid of colour I would certainly recommend some large pieces of art. Does your mum have a preference of the style she would like, rather than be dicated by the space ? I would love to help your mum create her idea space. You can check out my work at www.myclaybrickhome.com/case-studies We could start with a 2D floor plan to get the flow right and then start to build that out into a design. Drop me a reply or email to vicky@myclaybrickhome.com if you want to discuss further. This work can be done online. I am based in the UK but currently working on a ranch home in Dallas. Rgds Vicky

I actually think that the long sofa and a "hotel lobby vibe" is very cool to have in such a space! You're lucky to enjoy such a space. The fireplace area is formal in layout but thanks to the sofas and lighting is trying to be more modern, while the reading area is more relaxed and old world in its mood. I would suggest to play up the drama instead of going polite and neutral with your home - keep the rugs, layer even more rugs, replace the cream sofas with something more cosy, woven, rich in colour and more classical in shape to carry on the "reading lobby" mood through. In the reading lobby I would place several small coffee and side tables alonside the green sofa - it's long and that's her beauty! Move the yellow armchair closer to the sofa and all the tables. Add lamps for reading and some for more mood. Maybe try placing a sizable ottoman in front of the long sofa, and the armchairs either side of it, for a true lobby vibe?

What's going on with the light fitting? We need to see more of the room.

Hi it looks like a lovely bright space but with all the tiling and glass I think you need to soften it with natural materials. I would go for a scandi feel, seagrass or jute rugs, wooden dining table and chairs, maybe some low sofas in a contemporary shape with linen covers. In terms of where to place furniture, do you want a tv? If so you will be limited to where to place it due to all the glass, I would put dining area next to kichen entrance and have tv wall at the other end of the room. I will post some pictures