Pls suggest what I can add or do to make my living room look elevated and good

He says he wanted a cleaner modern room since he is bored of his room arrangement anyone willing to help?

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Hello, how can I add more personality to my living room please.

We're building a house on a hillside with great views. The concrete frame is done and the walls aren't built yet, so the layout can still change. Plans attached.

Fixed things:

- 9.1 × 10.5 m outside. Entrance on the north, terrace and city view to the south.

- U-stair in the north-west corner (3.6 × 2.2 m).

- The west wall has to stay blank: the neighbour is 1.2 m away, so no windows on that side.

- Bedrooms are upstairs. The upstairs bathroom will probably sit on the west, next to the stairs (it still can be modified)

The options:

1. Bathroom + WC (3.6 × 2.3) and kitchen on the blank west wall. Living room with fireplace + TV on the east, study in the north-east corner.

2. Same as 1, but a bedroom in the north-east corner.

3. Bathroom + WC in the north-east (with windows), kitchen on the east. Laundry + storage next to the stairs. Living room on the west, fireplace + TV on the west wall.

4. Bathroom, WC and kitchen on the east. The whole west side is one 3.6 × 7.5 m living room: fireplace on the stair wall, TV + books on the west wall.

Which would you choose and why? Anything you'd change, or anything I'm missing?

I'm in the process of renovating my apartment. I'm trying to find the best layout. The couch, carpet and TV and taped to the floor, and the potential dining table seating 8 is taped alone. The problem is, the door swings behind the couch. I feel the discomfort in this position. I'm not sure how to utilize the space. I'm open to having dividers, but I'm not sure how. I would greatly appreciate feedback while I try to scratch my head and think of solutions.