yes I agree with gravel.....pick a theme and edit out all the things that don't work. Personally I think the room is quite grand and I like the fireplace and windows but think the floor and walls are a little too light. Consider a bolder wall finish and then perhaps change the frames of some of your pictures so they work better together. The room might benefit from pattern. A patterned rug would work and would be practical with children but choose a pattern large enough for this big room. Since the windows are such a nice feature consider leaving them undressed and remove obstructions so that you can see the garden.

Hi Celina, if you want to create a differentiated zone a rug incorporating your accent colours would help enormously to delineate the "new area". I would then create a reading corner focusing towards the garden. Perhaps a low bookshelf in white in an L shape behind the sofa and along the wall with a small wood framed chair in a deeper blue tone, with floor standing lamp for task lighting and a large print on the wall above the shelves. You could then use the top of the bookcase for decorative items or lamps. Alternatively what about a stepped and/or cubby-holed (with differing sized niches) bookshelf on the wall to add interest and as a place for books and decorative items - that would enable you to personlise the space. Or bookshelves with cupboards under to maximise storage. You could place a long bench seat (upholstered or not as you prefer) behind the sofa for your child to use for play etc. I do agree that the dark cabinet looks a bit out-of-place in your scheme - a tall, skinny, sculptural plant might help here but I think it may be too dark for it to thrive (perhaps a daylight lamp would help?). Alternatively just a couple of prints one above the other would take care of an awkward space where you need to retain the flow from room-to-room. A small study area is a good suggestion too.

We moved into our first home just before Christmas and have finally decided to begin working on our living room/dining room! It's a new build property so very plain, and the table and chairs is the contemporary look we want to go for. The sofa, as we've been told in the past, doesn't go with the look we want but unfortunately it's not something we can afford to change at this point..... HOWEVER, we are looking at painting a wall or wallpapering a wall and need some expert advice. Which wall? What colours? Photos below. Thank you in advance!!!

I would go with light rug. Pick colours from your accent pillows and sofas. As for walls...I would leave then as they are. Your pictures above the sofa are too high. https://www.houzz.com/products/safavieh-adirondack-adr125l-9x12-cream-purple-rug-prvw-vr~84218781