Hi, I fully understand why you would like to keep the sofa there. Maybe the storage heater could go to the other side of the room, just onto the wall where the kitchen is behind (it is better next to a window to circulate the warm air) - I am not an expert but I think it is not that big and expensive job. Then you'll have all the wall to have a bookcase (not a too deep one maybe max. 30 cms I think) The sofa question is difficult: U shaped sofa is compact but takes up a lot of room (but many of you can watch tv comfortably). L shaped sofa with a small armchair is a bit more flexible option. I possibly would go with a sofa with one chaise (chaise is next to the future bookcase) and big soft footstool which can be a coffee table with a big wooden tray on it / just a footstool, or just a sofa with 2 chaises on both ends. I would not put too big patterned rugs or pillows as that would make the room crowded (I like the carpet as it is now) Maybe some coloured pillows... Please see attached ideas for sofa and storage heater. Please post a photo with the end result!:-)

Hi Tracey,I have to agree with Carolina, marble effect backsplash and mustard for accessories or bar stools! We have a wide backsplash selection in our showroom, including Dekton, Silestone, Cosentino (and more). If you'd like, come and check out the samples before you make your decision. We are based in SW London. Good luck!

May I suggest you email Ikea with these questions? Or call their customer service. I personally wouldn’t buy a sofa, sofa bed or bed without trying it out in store first. Read the reviews for the sofa-bed - are they mostly positive? None of my sofas are identical, but they are a similar colour. It still works.

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