You have a lovely home to work with. I would say don't underestimate mirrors for making a room look twice as big. Have you considered giant mirrors, or mirroring an entire wall? How about the curved wall? I would pay attention to lighting also, as great lighting can make your home look a million dollars and more spacious. I would make a focal point with television resting on a gorgeous storage cabinet, place wall picture frames on wall where tv is placed, this will draw attention to the art and cabinet rather than the tv itself. I would get highback armchairs and use them for both dining and lounge seating with a sofa. I like those Victorian card tables on wheels, that fold up, multipurpose. Only buy furniture you absolutely love, don't follow trends, follow your heart, after all you want to feel good at home. Don't be half-hearted follow your dreams, be confident. When you fully execute your interior passion you'll be happy and others who come to your home will sense you and credit your style as being authentic, true to you and they will love it as much as they love you.

Currently doing a similar job on my extension. My electrician had lots of good advice so maybe get their input if you haven't already. They advised us against having pendants over the table in case we chose to move it. Instead they recommended a single rose with multiple cables off that. Can be changed easily to a single light if table was moved.

Envisage that without the back wall, the kitchen would open out in a similar way to this.

Hi Jayne. I would suggest that you use warm colours (could be ocher or earthy colours) to contrast the cold colours you want. It would also be a great idea to use a built-in closet by the entrance door to place shoes or handbags. I would also attach a countertop to your kitchen isle in order to visually separate both spaces using some nice bar stools with an industrial touch. I'll be more than happy to advise you further. You can contact me through our site - betterspace.co Good luck!!! Ed