I would say the bare minimum you'd need to go for really is around 1.5m in either direction. That will make your Kitchen run of cabinets 2.8m long. I don't know what the layout of the kitchen is, but you can save room by having a washing machine under the drainer of the sink etc. If you can lose basically a 1200mm double base unit plus another 300mm then it may be do'able. All depends on what you've got where really.

I absolutely agree (& appreciate) all advice! I was afraid of being too detailed but the help I've received has given much guidance. I'm pointing out a couple key things in hopes of helping me out even more building on these great tips. Included before photos (we have lived here for 9mo now so some is my poor choices/coupled w/financial patience+ happy decisions! Ready to tie it together & LIVE w/out mismatch/incomplete "one day" still lingering. Before: So much blue pulled out more in fireplace/kitchen backsplash & did not like. It's more gray when not accented so that was 1st intention. I loved the blue loveseat but wanted something more practical(& less blue)..Green replaced it but seemed small (although matched main sofa)Added wall frame behind & knew coffee table would eventually not be larger than green couch. It's comfortably laid on (as if a chaise lounge) so turned out practical. The rug is absolutely too small which I worried about. We purchased on our own & after curtain fiasco's, settled with it actually "going" okay. The blue ikat chair was also going to be a (sad) sell considering it's comfy & swivels. Realized it would go very unique IF my rug were not the same. Please note: I think swapping the orange/ivory couch pillows to tie in the new pieces would help? Larger, more neutral area rug but COMFY. Smaller, square & practical coffee table have been big concerns but thanks to you all.... *** I think a square/tufted ottoman top, "bench coffee table" may be solution? Possibly with gold/antique silver legs to match end tables? or something white washed/gray weathered-- not TOO farmhousey--- to tie in mirror & "bar" shelves. Rug must be MUCH larger but still at loss for exact type/color. (afraid I will overdue it... OR that a neural style will end up uncomfortable AND orangey/outdoor looking.) **Kitchen bar stools are also going to be replaced as they don't go well with space so suggestions for those more than welcome! Large space between dining table windows is terrifying. Will take time I am afraid.Needs to be just right for blank 10FT+ of space! Eventually raising window curtain height above actual windows would make the space seem larger & continue the theme of French Country Farmhouse meets a COMFY, Eclectic Minimalism? I am to the point of *wishing* I could just hire someone!!!

Hi. Are you in the UK? I know we can now get BM paint here from one distributor but you may be better off posting on the US site as BM paint is obviously very popular so you’ll probably get a lot more responses

Rooms like this feel 'foggy', which means flat. There is little light and so no shadows which means no contrast. Options are to go for more saturation, this doesn't mean dark it means colourful. More colour can break through the fog and this tends to work. Also, increase the value contrasts, this means some darks and lights, light furniture, light rugs etc. Finally, warmth, if you lack light then anything white on the walls is grey. Warmer colours are a good way of compnesating for lack of light. Personally, I think sandy colours can be a good starting point.