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It's been awhile since you posted and you've probably made changes, but I wanted to chime in anyway. First, don't worry about trends - let your own sense of style dictate what you do. Some of the furnishings that look so up to the minute contemporary in the new millennium were actually designed almost 100 years ago. I do agree with other posters - the pictures should come down on the walls, some of the furniture needs to come out from the walls in the living room, the media center is overpowering (it should be heard and not seen except when the TV is in use). I'll add that you need shelves for that stack of books. It looks good, but totally impractical for anyone to actually pull one out to read. The only problem other I have is with the living room - with the exception of the couch, it just doesn't look comfortable. I'm not sure about the red (orange?) chair - that may be comfortable, but you may want to add a piece somewhere that could be used as an ottoman so a person could kick back to watch a movie with you. The fiberglass chair I know from personal experience is flat out uncomfortable for the long haul. Back in the day you didn't find this type of chair in a living room - it was used mainly in waiting room or office type situations. Same with the side chair in your bedroom. I'd look into replacing it with something like a Wassily sling chair or a Barcelona chair or a stylish chaise or lounger. However, I do understand you were only in this place for 4 months when this was originally posted, so perhaps you've already done something like that. And get rid of the fireplace? Not! Like someone else suggested, play it up.