Indoor plant help please!

Just got my first flat, and could do with a bit of advice on what indoor plants I could cultivate.

Ive attached a pic so you get a rough idea of the layout. I have the 3 big bay windows, and the sun shining in until around 1pm in the afternoons. Im in Brighton, right by the sea, so would the air make a difference?

Id like to get some large potted plants to go either side of the middle window. Any ideas what would thrive and flower nicely with a fair bit of direct sunlight?

I also have a small balcony, which gets the sun for a bit longer during the mornings and afternoons, so any suggestions for that appreciated too!

Thanks in advance :thmb:

 

Thanks for the suggestions.

I was in Homebase earlier and really liked the look of some Guzmanias there, plus I think the name is superb! Might pop back later and invest.

Right Im off to google some of those others and have a look. Much obliged! Will post a pic or two once sorted (and when I have tidied my front room!) to get any opinions on improvements.