Could you consider placing a sofa with the back facing the dining room? You could either place a parsons table or perhaps a low cabinet behind the sofa to hide the back of the sofa.

Thank you for the quick response That would be an option but we found the current sectional (which I dont particular care for already in the unit To save on cost I decided to keep it and try to design aroud it

Draw a layout with dimensions, window and entries. Plan for current use of sectional and a second plan for what you want to replace sectional with.

Couldn't you still use the sectional with the long back to the DR and the shorter segment next to the wall? Right now you seem to be blocking the view outdoors with the short section. If you need to to watch TV (not shown, maybe a chair in front of the window, angled to the TV.

Thank you

yes there is a TV putting it up where original wiring which is why the secrional was placed there i totaly agree it is blocking some of the view

ugh its hard working with what we have best option get rid of the sectionaltoo Al

The current furniture and placement is great…it is functional and keeps the flow open and easy to navigate and takes advantage of the view (the seating area of the chaise is low and not blocking the view). Could you please post a photo of the kitchen? end of the space? Does it make sense to move the dining area into the empty middle space? Also what other function could you use in the space… more seating? More serving space? More storage? A workspace?

Thank you Susan

i was thinking of maybe another sitting area

see the kitchen area

So that couch can be moved down, see if landlord agrees to you having cable company extend wire up and over door frame and along baseboard to tv‘s best spot for couch and use a long, low set up for tv.

Ideas to help with length: add side tables, use rugs and lots of art to ground each area/fill walls. Try pulling dining table further into room.

Once that set up is established, decide what might be needed to help balance room; ie: plants, bookcase, a chair/floor lamp on other side of doorway, etc.

Hi Maureen i dont wuite undersrand the

comments about the couch are you saying the placement now is not the best? the TV will be mounted on the wall

I was suggesting the couch be moved down and TV placed on other side of doorway, but I just enlarged your picture and it won’t work, sorry. The layout provided by Design Interior is a good one. Art and rugs will help as well.

Maybe you can have a reading corner with a nice chair, table & lamp or a desk area. It's also a nice space for a gallery wall.

Thank you lisedv i like idea of making the extra space a reading area and definitely need alot of art work

Welcome to the forum. First off, let me say that furnishing a long and narrow space can be tricky. But don’t worry—you’ve come to the right place for help! One idea you could try is to use furniture and accents with vertical lines to draw the eye up and down, helping to create the illusion of a longer space. Mirrors and wall art can also help to make the space look bigger. If you want to add a cozy vibe, you could also try adding a rug to the floor and some throw pillows and blankets to the couch. I think you might get inspired by some accommodations from lentor hills road condo. You can take a look at the pics and make some conclusions.

First of all, a beautiful space with an ocean view? WOW! The floors look fabulous. Why not post a detailed floor plan of the room, including measurements. I would consider a few LARGE art works, not “a lot.” Less, in a wonderful modern space like this, is more impactful. I can imagine sheer draperies to cut the sun glare, but light enough to billow in the wind. Again, simple. Nothing fussy. Can’t wait to see what you do with the space!