I like the sideboard too and it goes nicely with your cushions, which are both leaning towards mid-century/retro. could you take a closer picture of your cushions so we can see the colourings in them. Also, have you considered changing your curtains to roman blinds? I think the main thing would be to inject some colour and identity into the room, a wallpaper on the sideboard wall could do this, are you looking for something bold and retro or more contemporary?

Thanks everyone esp Carolins and Minnie for all their continued advice. I have the Mongolian cushion ordered! and a few samples of the material I posted being sent to check it out first . I am going to remember what you gave said about texture when it comes to the cushions and ornaments. Going to stop overthinking the cushion problem and just make a decision! :-) I'll post again when I have made further progress . Many thanks again .

Hi Karen, What a fantastic statement sofa - this is going to look great in your Living room. I would suggest you keep all your walls one colour, as the impact will be from your sofas, but I’d avoid putting a darker colour behind your sofa as it may result in this statement blending into the wall colour and not having the ‘wow’ piece you are wanting. I would recommend either Potters Clay 3, which is a pale, greyed off, taupe colour, or Chalk Blush 3 which is a pale, redder toned neutral. Both of these colours have a red undertone so will sit nicely against the purple colouring in your sofa. I’ve picked out a gorgeous mirror and lamp which I think will look great in your living room (below). I’d also suggest looking out for individual statement pieces for accessories to complete your room. Dunelm, Large ombre glass table lamp, Smoke, £31.99 http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=3198831059&a=235703&m=3769 Dunelm, Ornate Highlife framed mirror, £99.99 http://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=676227583&a=235703&m=3769 I hope this helps and please let me know how you get on! Helen Dulux Design Expert www.designer.duluxamazingspace.co.uk

Hi. Is everything already ordered/bought? I might look at linen for the curtains if not to add a different texture. Does the fireplace actually exist? If it does I might have the furniture arranged at right angles to it. Have you already looked at sisal or sea grass rugs? I think the texture adds warmth. I might be tempted to add a little more colour, aubergine would work for a pattern in cushions, art etc. Do also mix up the textures for cushions, throw etc and add some pattern. I might also add brass or gold for a mirror, picture frames etc as it will look great against the olive. Plants also add life, at minimum I'd add a large potted one by the patio doors.