what a beautiful transformation. I love your choice of colours as well as the wallpaper, especially incorporating it into the built in cupboards. glad to see you reinstated the picture rail and paid attention to the details i.e bakerlite light switch. just shows how beautiful 1930s houses can be!

There have been dilemmas on here where people have been adamant that their space has to include an American style fridge, island, wine fridge, breakfast bar, homework area for the kids, dining for 6, an L-shaped sofa and a TV that is large enough to be seen from orbit and bifold doors. In my opinion you loose the wow by trying to get the room to do too much. My advice is prioritise what you want and be critical about what suits the room too

I agree with Victoria - it all depends on the house. If it’s a Victorian property with high ceilings and the original coving has been ripped out, then yes - replacing it would be great. However if it’s a more modern property with lower ceilings, don’t add something that wouldn’t have been there. Personally I really don’t like it when modern properties have had fake historic features added - it looks a bit odd, and it could even devalue your property.

Hi, Our (low) garage ceiling is unsightly, and I think is the cause of a lot of the dust and dirt running through our home. I run my fingers over it and tiny particles come down each time. I have been advised to paint it with a PVA water mix. I am a total newbie so don't know where to begin!! https://www.everbuild.co.uk/products/building-supplies/pva-and-sbr-bonding/506-contractors-pva/ vs https://www.everbuild.co.uk/products/building-supplies/pva-and-sbr-bonding/501-pva-bond/ Can someone please recommend what 'type' of PVA to use? I note that some are paintable, some are waterproof etc. Without skimming that ceiling it's always going to look 'nasty' right? But I think I'd be happy with just stopping the dust, and maybe then I might paint it white.... 1) What PVA type? 2) We have some damp issues on the right hand wall. Would using a 'waterproof' PVA be a bad idea - sealing in any moisture that might also be in that ceiling? 3) What method? Brush and bucket vs roller etc? How quick will I need to work? I expect it is a very messy job!! Coats? 4) When all done and dry - what white paint to use to give a nice finish. Many thanks all!