Thankfully the furniture is not mine! I have a lot of plain white/ grey pieces, plus some plain bedsheets too, so hopefully I can detract from that dreadful wallpaper. I know it's probably not worth the effort for 6 months, but I genuinely suffer a lot from migraines, so I'm doing everything I can to minimise them!

I agree with minnie about the curtain fabric. Very elegant. Not so keen on the wallpaper. Two points: I think the valance boxes for the curtains are too heavy and bring down the room. What is it like underneath? Could you remove them to lighten the look (or shorten the box)? Second, have you considered having a different wallpaper? Certainly I don't recommend painting over wallpaper - so far, it never works and you see the seams if not immediately, over time.

Hello Jessica, It's a very considered question..Well for a start is your boyfriend happy for you to unleash your creative spirit? He may well be happy for you to create a home for both of you.. If he wants to be part of the process then really it is a question of tastes... Do you both like similar styles? You may already know if you both have similar views or style likes.. Why not start with the furnishings you may have or the pieces you may have both discussed that you are thinking of purchasing.. You can get get an idea of how interested he actually is, when it comes to colours and furniture and also an idea of similar your choices are.. On a practical note.. When it comes to functions of rooms, do you both share similar interests.. This will also be a good way to decide on a look and needs of each room.. Also is the chap in question going to be doing the work or some of the work? So experience is a factor here to consider as well for anything you might want and to do.. Have you been to a few showrooms or discussed appliances, large pieces of furniture which may dictate the choices of the smaller pieces.. I'd tend to think the larger pieces are a good start... Sofa, Bed, Wardrobe, Mirrors...and Function! The other thing is the place in question of course... Will this dictate a particular "look" this might help with the overall aesthetic of the interior. What I would say is choose things that will have lasting appeal.. If you need to think of the house, flat, apartment as an art palette and layer it up as you go along so you get a feel of it, then that is also a good idea.. : ))

It sounds like you've got a few great ideas covered already :) Maybe also look at the materials used ie lime plaster, hardwood, chalky paint finishes etc. Choose door furniture, lights and sockets that are appropriate. Would beams suit the style of architecture? Look at deep doors rather than modern ones. I think the interior style will also be important to add character, lots of rugs, art, books etc, maybe mix in a few antiques with new furniture. Lots of texture for cushions, throws etc with traditional window dressings and choose the colour palette based on the scenery? A traditional shaker style kitchen with a natural stone worktop, butlers sink etc . What are the style of windows? Sounds like a fantastic house btw :)