I wouldn't drywall over the window. Take a look at the options for recycled brick, they may match better than you think.

And the seating areas are different, don't try to make it look like one area. I would put minimal ( if any) teal around the black sofa. Do your dining room. Then give you living room the same respect, it is it's own space

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