I think a comfortable distance between the island and the counter is around 42". It seems that you have only 30" between your cook top and the counter. I might be a little too tight. The wall between the entrance and the kitchen could be 4' long instead of 6', you would then be able to move the island a foot which would give you more room between the cook top and the island. Could you switch the location of the toilet and vanity in your dad's bathroom so your enter facing a vanity instead of a toilet which is a lot nicer.

Perhaps a large round table might mean a rug is not at all necessary. It could be a metal tray table, or carved wood like Rebecca Mitchell Interiors illustrates. Ideas also to consider, using multiple tables can be found at http://www.houzz.com/multiple-coffee-tables. I also agree with comments above that some color is needed on the walls. You could then hang round mirrors, or an unusual curved shape like RMI shows above.

Thank you Groveraxle for the virtual ! you are too good a designer that is why I cannot help troubling you ;) you have your biggest fan in me ever since your first advice:)) As for an in-house designer I am certainly going to call somebody soon . Just that I get such a lot of options and great advice from highly accomplished and talented Houzz designers ..I would be better prepared after these conversations ..please forgive me for pestering you guys like this:)

hi chk I tried completing your living room . I guess the asymmetrical look of the living room needs to be combined together with some symmetry . 1. So you should get a big rug or 2 same rugs and curtain in same color lemon green or any other color of your choice . 2. you need to get 3 more peices of that lantern. one of same ht.used and 2 of a lil small ht. 3. you should get 2 lamps for the other side. they should be not small in ht. your one side have mirror so your window treatments and lamps will be reflected in mirror . 4. if you want to keep those table decor then keep it in centre and donot scatter it . also you don't have to keep all candles try to make a tray wid one or 2 candle and kettle's tc on main coffee table . for the other side a crystal vase with some green planters and flowers on 1 table wil look good. Check out this Sketch from Houzz - http://houzz.in/sr/m=7/u=aHR0cDovL2hvdXp6LmNvbS9za2V0Y2hlcy84ODMwNTQ4MQ==