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Such a simple and great idea! Thanks for posting.

I think the problem is compounded by your brown couch. Recover that and inject some colour into the room and I don't think you'd focus on the trim so much.

I would: 1. Put the desk against the wall on the left hand side as you walk in. This means you can put down any mail, keys etc., as you walk in. 2. Leave the TV bench where it is in the photo. 3. Move the 1st couch pictured as far left as it will go (remove that left hand side table). 4. Add the 2nd couch in perpendicular to the first couch looking out to the windows. So you're forming a U shape with the 2 couches and the TV bench. I would also look for a dining table that is rectangular instead of square and put it in this position (http://www.tangkoko.co.uk/images/m_brahma--crossed-legs-dining-table.jpg) behind that 2nd couch.

The one thing you need if you're going to put your laptop on a desk is something to raise the monitor up so it's at eye level - otherwise, it's just going to kill your back. Of course, my solution is 2 big phone books, hardly stylish, but does the job!

I agree with removing the wall cabinets and replacing with open shelving. Also an island of some sort, like Ikea's Varde free-standing system. Replace the kitchen table with a wooden table closer to the blinds' shade and some nicer modern chairs. Then add some colour! On the open shelves, some pottery or china pieces; a plant or herbs on the counter top; table runners and placemats on the table.

I hope this gets to ebay! I would love to acquire some of these lovely pieces. :)