I'm with you! It looks as if the door opens against the wall? If so a wall to wall bookcase isn't going to work. Assuming it's enough storage I might look at the matching dresser to go next to the door, you can obviously display books with a couple of ornaments and hide away any study bits and dinner service. The other pic needs a bit of imagination re the fire (!) but I've seen you like ribbon fires, what about installing one in a slim chimney breast on the left as you walk in? An arc lamp over the dining table may also work for some directional light if working etc. I think you also have room to include a chair next to the window. I would just get a big leather mat for the centre of the table so you don't damage it. You can accessorise with any desk bits but also add flowers or a plant, they don't need to sit central on the table. I would get furniture protectors for the chair feet or look at a rug. I'd mark everything out in paper templates on the floor to check everything fits. It looks a great house btw, love the doors and windows!

I have something closer to the Wycome set - although fabric (washable) padded seats and a bench. However I love the luxurious look of the Maddox chairs. I think probably the Wycombe is more functional on a regular use kind of table, however the Maddox would be great for dinner parties where you might spend an entire evening at the dining table!

I think they go well with the table. What about this as an alternative? I've got them in a formal dining room, they're from Lombok. I couldn't quite afford real wishbones and wasn't too sure of the quality of the faux ones around. Perhaps post pics of the living space though

Hi. Personally I'd put a slatted room divider (just the unit width) at the end of the sink run to allow light and zone the kitchen area slightly. (I will try and find a picture showing the same in a similar kitchen). Assuming the fridge isn't staying, I'd just buy a white one so it blends in, maybe like a retro style one as they look a bit prettier. I'd also opt for a round table. You could paint the wall (and rad) behind the table a darker/warmer colour and add art. Hang the light low over the table to zone it and maybe have a mirror or mirror tiles on the left wall. You could also consider acrylic chairs as they don't visually fill the space. I'd go for a wider curtain pole to maximise light coming in. Sofa, choose something on legs with narrow arms, being able to see the floor will make the room bigger and maximise seating. I also wouldn't choose anything dark as it could take over the room, just use dark/warm colours for cushions and throw if wanted. There are plug in wall lights around which won't take up any floor space. I don't know if you need storage but you should be able to fit a sideboard between the dining and living area? Re shopping suggestions, you don't have any ideabooks set up so could you give people an idea of styles and colours you like?