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Hi. I think you can buy extension cables for the TV? I'd try putting the TV to the left of the bay, so it's not the focal point, and have the corner sofa on the back window wall but pulled away with a long slim side table next to it for a lamp etc sat in the bay. Maybe try just one chair opposite the sofa and centre the footstool between the seats and zone the seating area with the rug (so effectively ignoring TV position!). If not try floating the sofa in front of the door with a console table behind and a chair in the corner to the left of the TV. They may work, hard to tell from pics although I can see you've masked everything out! All the chairs would work, maybe look at a patterned fabric?

Hi Emma, Firstly, I’ve put together a quick layout for you of the Lounge / Dining Space. I think this would really help to make the most of your space. I’d centralise the TV wall unit, as this does throw the eye off a little when looking into the space and if possible wall mount your TV. Another piece of advice would be to detach the ‘chaise’ part of your three-seater. This could be used as a coffee table, if you were to pop a decorative tray on it? Making the space lighter and brighter… I’d invest in new window treatments as the Roman blind isn’t doing you any favours. Being in an already North facing room, all this blind will do is minimise the natural light that you could have. You could either move the blind further up the wall so that it is just a touch over the window when fully open, thus making the eye believe your window is in fact larger. Or, look into a nice pair of curtains in a light colour to detract from the darker window frame. If you are looking to make some decorative changes, I’d advise buying a mirror for along the dining room wall (your current feature wall) and make this central to where the dining table will be positioned. As this will help to reflect some light into your space. I’d replace your current shade in the lounge with a light more in keeping with you current industrial style lighting over the dining table, however, I'd insist on going for something more flush to the ceiling. (Another suggestion maybe to add some spotlights into the ceiling, if you're looking to really add a good source of light to the room, and of course this would be great for in the evenings. You could even add a sconce or two. Although these options would be more costly.) And should you wish to take the plunge in changing your sofa go for something more in keeping with the rest of your space. Your style seems to be quite industrial/modern/contemporary, may I suggest something like the below sofa, as it’s sleeker and not as bulky for the space. Of course, I’d recommend styling it up with some bright cushions (in keeping with which ever scheme you choose). I love that you’ve bought the Yellow throw to match with your art work and think this works great, so I’d bring a little more of the colour in to your space through other accessories. Maybe a cool geometric style bright plant pots and other small accessories to generally just add more colour to the space. A rug would also be a great addition to your lounge space, as your wood flooring although gorgeous is quite dark something lighter would help to create a more airy space. I've attached an image below to see the type of style rug I'd go for. (Of course not that big though!) A lick of paint on the feature wall could also transform your space, as you've gone for quite a dark colour. Something lighter, even just a lighter shade of what is already there, I'm sure would have a huge impact on the lighting of the room. Hope the above makes sense if you have any questions feel free to ask, would love to see the outcome! @KerryBryanInteriors

Minie101 - thank you so much for the info attached. That's exactly what I needed. I'm glad you see why I'm so upset. and, yes, I did think it was a simple mistake and they hadn't updated their Operating Manual. I kept telling Samsung Tech services this, but they just kept coming back with the same stock phrase, 'Samsung recommend leaving 50 mm either side of the appliance'. They're all so polite it's difficult to get angry with them, but the answer never changes. I've had the same phone conversation with 4 different people so far, supposedly each one higher rank than the last. The last one, who was a manager in tech customer service told me, faultlessly politely, I was now the owner, if I wanted to build cabinets around the appliance I could. In fact, I could do what I wanted with it! I said, brilliant. Can you give me a written assurance that it's safe to do that because otherwise it might invalidate my house insurance (plus, after Grenfell Tower, I wouldn't want to risk anyone's life ). Oh no, he said, Samsung recommends a gap of 50 mm either side, for ventilation! It's like something out of Groundog Day. Or Kafka! I've got a formal complaint in with them at the moment and I'll see what they come back with by Tuesday. I keep thinking, this is their flagship range. They can't have got it this wrong, surely?