Is your fire place already painted and you're trying to figure out just what that paint color is? If this is the case there are several ways to do this. First if you have a good eye for color, you can get a number of multi-shade paint cards and try to match it. Another method and one I prefer is to take a small flake (about the size of a quarter) of the paint to a good paint store and have it scanned matched.

Thanks everyone. AMN - The lighting in the photo isn't great - the walls and venetian blinds are both white and the green is a wallpaper. I've a TV on one side and radiator on the other side of the wall but I do like the idea of painting it a different colour. What do you mean by "because the sectional is too big for the space already" thanks! Dar Eckert - like your suggestion of introducing another colour, I was thinking about aubergine but again it could be over modern and not the slightly warm vibe I'm looking for - what do you think? Carolyn - thanks for posting the rug, going to look it up and see about shipping costs etc to Ireland from that site. Really happy with the rooms but we've just had a baby and I want a bit more of a cosier feel with her around whilst still keeping with my modern twist!! Long post, sorry!!!

Hi Mark Really like your ideas but might save them till it is just an adult room. In the meantime I would like the children to enjoy the space too......probably didn't make that clear before. Thanks xx

hello, instead of a sofa.....maybe try 2 big cushiony chairs and a shared ottoman that can double as a coffee table/facing each other in front of the fireplace? This is a small space, lets accept that. Moving into the kitchen you can have a table with chairs and in the event you have a party, people can sit for the meal and hang in the kitchen. I like small spaces, it forces a creativity and the need for utility in design, and less room for clutter!