New living room proposal:
To create a modern atmosphere I introduce a brick wall in the middle of the two living spaces that energizes the perception of the room.The brick wall is related with the two arches above that I decide to paint red to give them more power. This wall separates the entrance from two rooms, I put some shelves around the wall and a fire place area close to a bar table spot that faces the kitchen.
This wall is the hearth of the rooms you can see both the rooms since you get there because is not till the windows so you can still see the sea.
For the two livingroom and saloon I choose white color to soften the athmosphere and neutral color for ceiling and funiture. Hope you enjoy my idea I tried to give you a modern and authentic space.