Hi Minnie, Thanks so much for your comments and links; all very helpful and absolutely to my taste. Right now I am playing around with layouts (see photos) and I think the current set up may be the best, although not ideal. You are right that my hopes for a three seater or l-shaped sofa are slim as I can't find a way to work it out. I really liked the dinning room table you suggested, but I think it could be too big? Also we're totally on the same page re sheepskin rugs and benches as i've got my eye on some. What do you think of this current layout? I could fit the TV to the right of the door, but given the TV unit depth (which looks to be standard) do you think it would be too much of a intrusion as you walk into the room? Also it could fit on the chest (potentially too high) but the sofa would then need to be by the window and I find that slightly too far away. Thanks again!

i think it's nice to have some statement chairs around a table

Haven't you "had a poll" featuring the pink chairs before? I guess you might need a different marketing strategy if the polls aren't working......

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed respose. You understood exactly my dilemma. I am going to include a picture of the way the plan is currently drawn up in case that helps and could provide further input. I live in Chile, hence why the measurements are in meters and the words are in spanish. Comedor is dining table.