Do you have any photos you can share? We do better with both floor plan and pix. I think the 9' area should be devoted to a library/reading nook with bookcases on the two walls and a comfy chair and floor lamp for reading. I see lots of doors but no windows in your space. The stretch of space from the entry to the balcony/gallery should be kept open for traffic flow, so Place the FP on the 7.5' wall to be seen upon entering. I think 'd try a sectional with two equal wings. Put the TV on the 7' wall between the two doors and float the sofa so one wing faces the FP and the other the TV. Use a credenza 25% wider than the TV rather than a TV stand. In the jog that has a 6' and a 4' wall, try a family game or chess table and stools. Be sure to get a big coffee table made of reclaimed wood so people can put their feet up on it.

Hello, Could you please mail me the exact measurement layout of the living room, kitchen and dry balcony area. I would suggest you to swipe the dining area with the living area as it will give an open space at the entrace. This will require a little bit of civil work if you are okay with that. Design Idea : The dining area can be made with wall mounted ledge on one side and 3 chairs on the other side. A 3seater sofa can be placed on the common wall between the kitchen and exisiting dining area with tv unit on the opposite side, this will restrain the view of the kitchen when guests visits. Attaching the reference of the dining area which can also be used in the current layout

Hi Ria Kindly go through this diagram for zoning of spaces and arrangement of furniture for your living and dining area. Your block dimensions dosen't match the scale of the plan but I have still provided with the best possible arrangement :) Hope this helps :) Do get back if you have any doubt :) Thanks & Regards Aditi Morayya Space Design

The design principles are for furniture design and for how to use the elements of design (line, form, shape, colour etc.) For furniture design you can refer to Neufert's book on architecture. Page 16 and 17 have human body dimensions. For instance, based on the length of the shin we know that the basic seating height has to be 1'6". To make a floorplan, its based more on the requirements of the client, the number of people living, the space available, the use of the space, where the natural light is coming from, etc. and logic to navigate these choices. its a lot of practice and observation. But as we say here at CUBSpaces. Anyone can design! Hope this helps! Regards, CUBSpaces Team.