This is a place I will eventually be renting to own and buying from the owners, so I will be here for many, many years and would really like it to feel like home. Though I cant do everything I want to do now, I do want to do as much as possible. :) Yes I am allowed to paint and am looking for advice on paint colors. I do not want to use white because I feel like the green reflects too strongly.

Not the trendiest, but classic, I would try a light khaki ( not greenish ). Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams have several.

Is it correct to assume that the green carpet on extends through the entry, dining area and living room area but includes the short hallway?

I know it's not in favor these days, but I do love the color of that carpet!

I had a house with that color carpet when my children were small. It was great because it didn't show anything. However, that saturated a color can be tiring on the eyes after a few years and it is troublesome to decorate around. I suggest negotiating to replace the carpet at your expense, especially if you will be buying the apartment eventually. It shouldn't be too expensive since the space isn't huge. That way your other choices (wall color, furniture, art) will be easier because you'll be working with your aesthetics. In the event you can't replace the carpet, consider layering an area rug on top to cut down on the large space of dark green. Good luck!

-call it emerald. will instantly feel elevated)) I'm serious btw

-can you hang wallpaper? they sell several cool ones that are temporary..easy to take off

-if you can't/rather wouldn't...pick the color that subtly echoes that emerald..soft grey..light bluish green..repetition will make it less prominent. Blend..

you can theoretically go with very strong color that would balance it..but that's very bold and I'm not sure good for the space. but if was a small room..or room with very high ceilings..seal, deep purple..of course one needs to be into that too. THat's purely theoretical though...too big of a space, with standard ceilings.. you'll have to deal with ceilings too when picking a color that's strong and dark. Just thinking aloud..

-so much directions with furnishings..I can see ratttan. and velvet. and leather. and whatnot. you'll need to steer us a bit more..what stores do you like? any magazines/books/blogs you prefer? your favorite colors? anything you can tell us? do you like patterns? if yes which? can you shate inspirational pics?

With art and lights and fabrics and a mix of surfaces..something reflective, something soft.. ..oh it can be a very cool place.

What is underneath the carpet? You didn't say. I mean, if it's old wood, you're in luck!