You could also bring in some texture with bamboo sticks or decorative branches and help balance a bit the height of your room with small scale furniture. Spray paint them if you find the perfect size and shape but they aren't the color that you need. Ikea carries white decorative stalks for a very good price. the ones in the 1st picture hold well with small kids around and you don't need a vase for them. there are washi paper or crinkly paper floor lamps with a soft beautifully diffused glow For a budget friendly version check ikea or target http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80028552/

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have your dining near the kitchen as it's better for accessibility. TV should not be opposite any window to avoid glare. keep the tv in the center and living room around it. Do not divide the space with a divider since these days the trend is to have open floor plan. If you divide then the space will look small.

Hi G Space Team, You can put the sofa aligned to the wall. And design a customized island for the kitchen which can also become the ledge for TV. In this way, space will just get opened up. The sofa will also get a better space.