Great comments thanks. Interesting to consider breaking the area up. So far we'd been focussed on as open plan as possible with quite a contemporary 'free hanging' type woodburner Fire. But maybe we could utilise the old timber chimney to create a separation between The dining and living areas open on all four sides. I've attached a picture of it (actually there are two there right now, bit tricky to see in the photo but hope you get the idea. This 'barn level' is what will become the floor of the plan you're considering). I like this idea of using this, could make a great centrepiece and use some of the existing traditional building materials which we'd like to maximise but probably it makes my layout dilemma even harder as when facing the fireplace (which would have to be further left than on the plan I guess) we'd be facing completely away from the view and probably TV. Mmm more thinking needed but nice idea. Maybe the 'mobile' TV stand idea could help this. The other slight consideration is that one day the place may be rented to a chalet holiday company so the dining and sitting spaces have to have enough room to seat 12-14. Meaning we can't break it up too much. All views very welcome. Would love to hear your thoughts. Many thanks. Richard.

Remove the Cedar Panelling from where you want the fireplace to go, I presume it's brick or blockwork behind it. Build a new Fireplace tied in to the original wall and go straight out the roof. Take advice from a builder obviously. I personally would not put the T.V above the Fireplace as it could be affected by heat, plus, the fireplace is supposed to be the centre piece and focal point, not the T.V. You could build low units under the cedar panelling and place the t.v to the side on one of those. Then remove the Wood burner giving you extra floor space and one easier to furnish around.

What is it you don't like/want to change? To me it looks really cosy and I like the style. I would change your cushions though. Maybe picking out some of the orange and teal in the room. How about a sunburst mirror over the sofa too?

This may sound like an odd proposal but how about dividing the space with the TV unit? Have the sofa and TV in the same orientation as option 2 - but moved down the plan so the sofa is in front of the radiator and move the desk area behind the TV. You may need a TV unit that will hide all the cables from the TV and protect it from being knocked over. Just a thought. Good luck.