Hello appletonk, Well you can create a hallway with screens and or modular pieces that can create shelving and interesting focal point. Or perhaps a wooden room divider/shelving.. I'll see if I can find a pic.. If not.... yes.. you could build back in a hallway... What I have been drawn to is the kitchen.. Could you start your kitchen on that right hand wall other side of the stairs.. So corner could start with large items such as larder or fridge freezer.. then you carry it along at 6m you could have a single galley and then the opposite side would be open which would be rather nice at that end with the french doors.. That area you mention to use as a playroom could also be a utility room/laundry if you don't want the washing machine and dryer in the picture, depending on the size could be stacked up one above the other.. Alternatively a beautiful model could look good on view! One such machine would be the Samsung Eco Bubble... Oh and if you have younger children they might like this.... : )) It's the back of said machine... A little smiling chap! Have to say it's the best washing machine I have had.. Well mine's a washer/dryer but it sings a tune and is utterly fabulous!! Here's one room divider shelving that I found and love but equally anything you like.. I also like the architectural element of this which I think is beautiful as empty as it is here in the picture...

Hi. It's hard to tell if this will work as I can't tell the door width but what if you were to build a ŵall to wall bookcase on the desk ŵall incorporating both the tv and radiator? Ignore the design of this one, was just showing a pic of one against a window, You may need to widen the pillar by the dining room entrance slightly. Perhaps ammonite by F&B for the ŵalls with a floor that picks up one of the tones in the table. I'd also paint the coving in the ammonite and a darker shade of grey for the bookcase. Have a 6ft sofa (allowing for side table and lamp) opposite the bookcase (not against the ŵall) with a chair angled in front of the bookcase and perhaps go for an upholstered stool on legs as per your inspiration pic. You could use Romans on the windows, maybe in a vertical stripe and then use geo patterns for the cushions. Re lights I'd add ŵall lights to the bookcase and a flush for the living room, preferably just 7 inches high. You can afford to hang something lower over the dining table. Are you keeping the tall cabinet? I think your current table will look lovely with some upholstered chairs

What is the orientation of the rooms? Consider the natural light levels in your design. Pocket doors between the two rooms are potentially a good idea to give you maximum versatility, subject to structural support considerations.

Hi Yasemin, I have added a very basic templated 3D model to give you the gist of how I’d lay out the space. Please take no notice of the styling, the templates are just what I had to hand on the computer. So I would use bench seating along the back wall for your dining table seating. This would allow you to push the table back further than you can with conventional chairs and thus keep traffic flow unrestricted through the space. There are a wide range of benches available these days from basic and beautiful wooden constructions (just add cushions if you wish), to sumptuous fully upholstered luxury pieces. There is also room for a sideboard for your tableware, you could create a beautiful sightline out of this by adorning it with table lamps and/or decorative accessories. Some wall art would be great here too. I wasn’t sure what the space was at the other end of the room (with glazed door), is this your main entrance? If it is you will need an outerwear storage facility of some sort. If its not a main traffic route then it could be a lovely space for a desk and study area. Good luck with your new apartment. L :)