While I do agree you have to be very careful with mixing materials, I still feel you can combine to get a very nice look. Similar to using trim in a house around windows/doors to highlight certain architectural features. It all depends on your style and the look you wish to achieve. The pavers I had selected did not have a bullnose paver (some lines do) and so we ended up using bricks to define borders and for steps and our seat wall. I am very happy how it turned out. We were in a similar situation where we had poured foundation for our front porch and everything else was dirt. I always knew I wanted a slate porch, but didn't want to put it on a sloping walkway nor did we feel it was the best choice. I've seen slate edging and I hate the look as it's hard to get a smooth edge. I also wanted to cut on the diagonal so that it flowed from my interior travertine entry. The results I think turned out better than I imagined. We get numerous compliments on our front yard from neighbors walking by. In the backyard, we had a retaining wall. We extended the patio to meet the wall and designed a circular area which I call my outdoor dining room. I plan to put a wrought iron patio set there this spring. The material is fullrange Connecticut Bluestone. In addition, my contracor put a concrete mowing edge where the grass meets the retaining wall. He colored the concrete when it was poured to match with the grout. In the past, I've put color on a concrete front porch. Overtime the color would wear off so keep in mind it is different if you mix the color when you set the concrete vs. color after the fact. Another material which I *love* is the Connecticut Blue Stone tiles--purchased in about 4 different sizes and arranged in a pattern. However, I don't see the Bluestone working so well with your pavers so perhaps slate is a better choice. I found most contractors tend to recommend materials they have experience working with--though some, like mine, have experience with all. I would choose what matierals you want to use and interview contractors which have experience in the mediums you wish to use. Going to a good matierals yard can me very educational about all of your options.

If more pictures are needed please let me know. Or if anyone can share what ap there is to see real furniture in their room that i see people use on here would be greatly appreciated. Any tips are welcomed !!

Back again, now that I know my suggestions to move juke box won't work. It is a very wonderful piece, so keep it where it is, but don't make the grandfather clock compete with it. Either move the clock to the left of the fireplace or where your desk is in the dining area. (Relocate the desk to another room or sell it on Craigslist--again you have way too many random pieces of furniture that make your space feel crowded.) So in the den area, move the piece you currently have next to the fireplace to the juke box wall. Turn that into your bar to the right of the juke box. Then get a large vintage posters from the fifties--bar art, music, retro images for that wall. In other words, make the juke box a centerpiece for the den, which will make your husband happy. Replace curtains with bamboo roman shades in white. Don't add any small decor items, small art, or little furniture pieces.. I think you're unhappy with the space because it lacks flow and airiness--too much stuff to look at and walk around. Here's a Houzz article about something called "negative space." This will help you part with pieces when you realize the importance of leaving some spaces open and empty. https://www.houzz.com/magazine/the-power-of-negative-space-in-interior-design-stsetivw-vs~97343035 TV area: Remove the large chair. Get a small proportioned sectional with one side facing the window. Since you will have quite a few small art pieces that are currently scattered around the room , create a gallery wall around the TV so the screen doesn't dominate the room quite so much. Don't have any small art works or decor items anywhere else. Also, the console doesn't look centered, so make sure you center it.

Try a love seat facing fireplace, either up closer so traffice flow would be behind, or against wall where storage door is. Add some type of shelving/bookcase to the right of fireplace for storage and a small tv. Add an extra chair, narrow coffee table and a rug will help define it as a seating area. Accessorize and try Marketplace for some great finds. On other side of fireplace you could add large art and a fold downtable would be perfect for meals, entertaining and a spot for a laptop.