can you post pictures? it would help to know: how strong is the natural lighting? (how dark does the room appear) how dark is the grey and does it have undertones of any colour? What colour/s and materials is the main furnishings or are present otherwise (eg. flooring, tables, sofas) mustard could go well. a lighter teal may also work. White could give it life. certain browns would be great too

Hi Lisa. Sounds like progress has been made! Have you changed where the log burner is going? So is the charleston on the short ŵalls? Re the floor, you could try karndean, I've heard one bad report with dogs but everyone else seems to rave about it! Or a solid hardwood floor? Just pick a lighter colour so if any scratches do happen they won't show up. You can obviously also sand a solid floor after x years. You don't have to add pattern for the blinds if you're struggling. You could just add in cushions, rug etc. This pic is in your ŵall colour and looks cosy with tartan etc. you could also bring in a floral pattern, appreciate you may want a bit more colour than this though

To throw another idea into the pot: there are some lovely spaces and opportunities for views here, but furniture is oddly arranged and blocks the flow. If the dining table were to be centred in the dining area, dropping a light to pool onto the table, it would create a convivial atmosphere for eating, and a clear view of the garden for everyone. Plus, all the chairs can be used. This area would then feel more of a 'room', and less of a 'walk-through'. The new doorway then naturally leads through and frames the view to the garden. Instead of blocking this with the back of the sofa, place it along the rhs wall near the bedroom. For this size of space, I would probably choose two comfortable, low-backed, armchairs instead of a sofa. This gives you much more flexibility and you can either push them close together, facing the sofa with a rug/coffee table between, in sofa style, or position them at right angles near the left hand corner, perhaps with a lamp table squaring them off. You also then have the option of placing the sofa directly in front of the large window in the winter when the garden is bleak, with a chair either side, facing the log burner. Assuming you want to primarily use this room for chilling out with TV, I'd put the TV in the top lh corner. This location prevents the summer sun reflecting off the screen, and you will have the benefit of being able to watch it while eating and within the flexible seating arrangements. Alternatively, seeing the fire while dining creates a cosy atmosphere and you could swap it round. Ideally, plan the location of the TV and fire around your family lifestyle, this is matter of preference and there is an argument for both. I hope this helps; you're creating a lovely, useable space - good luck!

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