Once again, carolins has taken the words right out of my mouth. I sometimes feel like a crusader for entertainment centers and lowering art! You have a dynamic room with so much potential. Your wall could look amazing with the armoire carolins has pictured above. Of course, lower your sconces so that they're a about 4" below the top of the armoire and about 7" from the sides. Your fireplace should be your focal point with your wall being strong but not competing. Rooms get personality from smaller accents but you have too many little things that take away from the great colored pillows and the picture. Be careful not to hang things in straight lines--top of pictures should never line up with tops of doors or curtain rods. I wish we could see your fireplace in another photo. Chairs should form conversation groups with the couch like Carolyn has outlined. I like your chandelier but you might think about lowering it or moving it above a dining table--it looks rather lost way up there.

Hi Maria. It's a lovely kitchen and I must admit I like the white so would probably change the accessories. I would add a huge sunburst clock or mirror above the cabinets (can't work out if it's a clock or mirror above the fire). Add a statement light over the table. Try a coloured splashback behind the cabinets. Add some coloured stools. I would say paint the kitchen chairs but I can see they are good quality! If you do want to paint then either blues, violets or even a very soft grey if you add some coloured accesories. Do make sure the colour blends with the lounge though as you can obviously see through.

Hi ! I am looking for some ideas for the end wall in an open plan kitchen/dining drop down sitting room area. The fireplace space can be brought down in height if necessary . I'm thinking some paneling with a built in fire place ...but I am open to any suggestions. Just put into perspective the width from window on left to wall on other side is 6.1 m. Thanks !

I was left with this eyesore when the builders took away an old concrete shed. It is a west facing wall although not much sun in evening as there are lots of trees opposite and the grass you see is artificial. Capstones on the top, some kind of climber? But if there is a climber which kind cans be grown from pots? Thanks in advance for your creative brilliance.