I was using the dimensions you show with the extra foot pushed out on the side wall. Maybe I added an extra inch. A drawing with precise dimensions would be helpful. "a lowered header, stub walls or a large archway " This would really delineate the entry space. I read somewhere that it's our eyes that need the space more than our bodies do. So any half-walls, raised counters, windows,columns, etc. will make a huge difference in your perceived feeling of space and division. Sarah Susanka is all about different ceiling height, too. I was thinking the same thing as LL - French doors into an office space would make a lot of sense. My son has an "interior subterranean office" in his place. His girlfriend hung a mirror covered with a grid, so you could swear there was a window in there. Makes all the difference in the world. I am really impressed with the function that the porch annex would make to this little jewel. The realtor will have to put on the sign "Must see inside."

Schuco has been the subject on many Window Forums over the past few weeks. Here is some information that is circulating: Schuco is getting out of the vinyl window business. They are selling there plant to Four Seasons. Nobody knows whats going to happen to the Schuco line. If I were you I would definitely get on the phone tomorrow and at least get the parts needed to fix your windows. Seems like there saying that Four Seasons are just buying the rights to their extrusions made by yet another company, getting rid of TPS Spacer, eliminating some of the Schuco lines, and potentially having NO responsibility to warrant Schuco products as they are not buying Schuco... just their machinery and ideas. Odds are that they will not even occupy the same plant in CT and will more than likely just cannibalize the equipment and bring it to the Four Seasons plant in NY. This is just one of many posts. It seems like nobody knows what is really going to happen to Schuco. Its a shame that they are doing this to there Customers and Dealers. Both may suffer.

I LOVE that poster! I am so used to seeing all of the classic actual photos and the poster is such a fresh take on the movie. Only you know how much DH actually "cares" what is in the room. My DH has a way of drastically changing his opinion of something the first time he hears someone else comment favorably on it. I learned long ago to ignore his thoughts on any decorative matter...in fact, the more he dislikes something, the more I usually know I'm on the right track, lol. I ignore his input and in the end, he is always very happy with the end product. I think this poster would be quite a conversation piece. I can't imagine how it would look in your living room as I have zero ability to visualize anything from a written description. As for whether it would look cheap, I wouldn't worry about that. It is either going to enhance the overall look of the room or it isn't. That would be my main concern.

I agree that your wall color is throwing everything off. Warm and cool are tough to blend. You can make it look intentional by finding some patterned items and accessories that have warm tones and silver mixed together but in your case I think painting is the easiest solution. The same issue will happen if you pick gray floors. I would pick a light/medium brown/beige toned LVT with minimal pattern. There are tons of LVT choices. Have you decided on a brand yet? Wood look or tile look? Definitely bring the art down to people height. There is a tendency to want to "fill up" taller walls by hanging decorative items very high. But if you decorate nicely at people height, the tall ceilings and walls will look light and airy, not bare. If you decide on a new rug, try to get one big enough to fit the furniture. The rug you have now is pretty but is more suited to an entry or dining area because of the shape.