Thank you everyone for your great ideas! Actually, the room is not as dark as you think - the window is east facing, and we do get a good deal of sunshine through it... I think the pictures don't do the room justice. I do agree, dark furniture does make it seem very dull though. OK, here is what I am thinking at the moment... Unfortunately, the sofa does not fit quite right againt the opposite wall, neither does the love seat by the window (I've measured everything up and the sofas are of the wrong sizes). I'd like to replace the love seat with a couple of chairs (as the love seat is quite chunky, and does dominate the room as you walk in), but I can't justify spending the money on that just yet :( I am planning to buy a bigger rug (thank you for the suggestion, ren2513), I do love the white/cream as we have now, but will go for something with a bit more colour through it, and definitely replace the coffee table with a bright ottoman (thinking something along these lines at the moment http://www.marksandspencer.com/oval-button-footstool/p/p22344378001 colour Measham,Ochre)... And I'd like to move the existing rug behind the love seat. I'd also like to either match the wall paper or a few pictures on the wall to the ottoman (colour-wise) for some continuation. The ceiling lamp shade will be replaced with something a bit more original (this was fitted in a rush when we moved in, with no thought behind it!) All the speakers will go, as I don't think they look right in the room, and will be replaced with more descrete ones :) We are keen to replace the TV stand with Skovby TV unit and a display cabinet (in white oak), so a similar idea to what was suggested by Sauve :) thank you! Haven't decided on the 'behind the love seat' arrangement just yet. Thanks again for the suggestions everyone :)

Previous discussion re Johnstone's https://www.houzz.co.uk/discussions/colour-matching-for-fandb-skimming-stone-and-purbeck-stone-dsvw-vd~4258901?n=12 i would just add that I think Little Greene coverage is excellent and although they recommend their own primers etc I haven't used. My kitchen so far just has one coat of paint and a professional decorator thought it had 2. Therefore it may not end up costing more in the end I read a while ago that Little Greene can colour match F&B exactly (it was on a professional decorators site so assume it's true but will see if I can find it again) however people clearly don't do this as the paint price is the same however I don't find F&B coverage to be anywhere close it's also worth checking for an RAL colour match for any of F&B paints as you could get lucky. Also heard good reviews of Valspar colour matching

If it's fit for a bathroom (can withstand damp conditions) and you really like it, I can't see why not. Also depends on the size of the bathroom and the height of the ceiling. Your 'very small' might not be my 'very small'. I mean, I'd hang a chandelier in a bathroom, and that's not typically a bathroom style light fixture either.

Hello nehajo, You have an amazing blank canvas so some questions to help: And there are soo many interior styles so some questions to help: What is your style ? if you are not sure then What colour is the sofa and the style. Do you have a photo? What are the other furniture do you have ? Any photos ? Do you like colours pastels or brights ? What are your favourite colours ? Do you have a favourite shirt, skirt, jumper that has a pattern or style to it? photo please. Do you have a picture or photos that have a coloured frame ? What colour? Do you like plants ? or you have any already ? Are their any sentimental objects ? what is it, description ? What is the rug you want to buy is there a pic of it ? Are you thinking of some sort of fire, faux stove, or a TV for a focal point in the room ? Do you want to have a workspace in the area too? Oh do you have kids if yes then storage for toys etc if older storage for games consoles, games ? MMMmmmI think that is it to start. Cheers :)