Color would make a major impact. Painting the fire place wall something striking would really make the space and a contrast color behind the shelves would be a bonus. I also like the idea of moving the TV and putting a chair there. It seems that it would help balance the space better. I would also add drapes hanging them high and overly wide to make your window feel larger. A nice centerpiece for your table or just place settings would liven that up and help tie in all colors. And pillows! They can make a room and help tie in all the accent walls and give it a cozy feeling.

Hello Marion, I think the tv can stay but the height of the plant would add to it and give a softer appearance.. Put it in a lovely pot and sit it in front.. Also have you thought about a small dark wooden unit for tv that would compliment the dining table and the sideboard? That would also help.. For the dining area I would suggest a large mirror but you have the tree.. It does look like there was a chimney breast and possibly the fireplace is still there? but has been plastered over and room has been divided since. Again it is hard to see as the pictures are not of the whole room or as much can fit at the angle of the shot. If this is a partition wall could it be removed? It would open out that part of the room. Is the other side of that chimney breast on the other side where the fish tank is? It would mean then that the fireplace is at the dining end of your rooms.. I can just make out a very subtle light fitting.. Is this a pendant and if so can it be lowered a fraction? One last thing.. When you have decided what to paint the chimney breast.. Think of complimentary curtains (mentioned earlier) and cushions and throws for the sofa and chairs to compliment.. : ))

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That is just a lovely thing! If my tiled fireplace looked like that I would never have replaced it. Gorgeous Deco styling deserves something spectacular. More room pics please! Some thoughts to be going on with though https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56e36f751d07c0743d1e142f/t/5737340a4d088e9a0cc1958f/1463235645142/Art+Deco+Furniture+-+Designer+Emile-Jacques+Ruhlmann?format=750w http://www.theenglishhome.co.uk/art-deco-style/ http://artdecostyle.ca/