HI -- Well this is a nice floor plan but it creates problems . Because the space is all open doesn't mean you have to put the living room or the dining room where indicated on the plan . Also where you have marked for the sofa is not going to work there . Not enough room and in the way of getting to the bathroom etc, I do think you may have to have a free floating TV stand between the living -dining rooms . You could have the TV on the wall beside the kitchen and have the sofa facing or on the left wall and the dining at the front . I would put the TV on the left wall near the entrance and have the sofa facing it , leaving a hallway walking space behind the sofa . It's too bad the front entrance is on the left . If it had been on the right then that would be better flow into the center of the main floor . If you do decide to have the TV room divider where you show on the plan , keep it right over to the left wall as a room divider , then it won't cut the room in half so much and it keeps the stairwell open . Remember , you do not need to push the furniture against the walls .

There are a few ways. You can install wood panelling. You can wallpaper faux wood /veneer style. Or you can paint it faux wood. The latter 2 are possible because it's on the ceiling; far enough away to trick the eye.

Thanks for your response . I am not planning to get the walls removed . Just the window panels . If the panels are removed - it would become a flat surface . Not sure how good would that look - may be with curtains on . Curtains may not have any back rest / Support as it would be hollow inside Not sure if you got me right - else shall contact you tomorrow

Hi Jayalaxmi, For brightening up the room, you may want to use a lime green shade for the walls. you can go for a compact upholstered sofa set that is easily available in the market (go for a soft beige or cream shade). use brightly coloured throw cushions. a multicoloured rug on the floor will also add brightness. plain white or beige sheer curtains for the doors will add softness. could you share a picture of the entrance so I can advise on the sofa placement. hope this helps...cheers!