Leather sofas can really dominate the room and can give an overall cold feeling. I would add some earthy elements, like a wood coffee table with glass or metal. Go to Restoration Hardware's website and look at their sofa room scenes. And I'm sorry I think the art is too harsh for the room. That's all your eye goes to in the room. too overpowering. I would look for something softer or maybe a cool mirror and I would add color to the room with pillows and some colorful lamps. I also think woven blinds would look great. They add warmth and give a finished look. The color of your window treatments should contrast your wall color a bit, not match it or else it starts to look generic and blah.. You have warm walls, warm floors and the woven blinds, like Hunter Douglas brand would pull it all together for you.

I assume that the pieces you have displayed in this corner are items that mean a lot to you. I remember being a newlywed and had to do solely with what I had on hand to make our house feel like our very own home. I added/replaced pieces a little at a time and finally completed the look I was envisioning. Below is my suggestion on how to get the items a bit more balanced to the eye. But in the end, I believe that the decors in your home all depends on how they make you feel in your heart when you look at them. The first one made use of some books and made sure the wall outlet was hidden within the wall shelf - assuming there is no constant need to use them. The second is an example where if you can buy only one piece to add, I suggest a piece to completely cover the outlet and take advantage of the conversational bubble style of the wall shelf. Have fun!

I would go online and check out IKEA furniture/ living rooms for inspiration, even if there is not one close to you. Then with road trip it to IKEA or use their LR designs for inspiration. Affordable wall art, rugs, drapes/ blinds and furniture can turn this into a great spot. Right now it looks like odds and ends you have gathered about you.

Anindita, With your landlords permission you may create a visual barrier to that wardrobe. In increasing order of cost curtains, bamboo chik, MDF jaali or a dry wall should look good and be temporary as well. Besides this dummy separation you can provide a seating and entry display. Thanks, Nitin Cornerstone Designs, Bangalore.