I'd go for a sofa to make it a lovely place to chill and have a coffee. I wouldn't go for the formal one you have in the pic though. A nice soft leather would be perfect with some throws and nice cushions. Then you could cosy up in front of the wood burner :-)
Tom Flanagan
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