Neon lighting creates a unique "soft" glow that seems to dissolve in the interior, in contrast to the "rough and sharp" incandescent bulbs or "sharp" points of LED strips. Low operating temperature. From all points of view is a positive property: from the standpoint of the fire department, it allows you to place a neon lamp anywhere without fear of fire (its operating temperature - no more than 40 degrees). From the engineer's point of view - evidence of high efficiency, because in incandescent lamps, the lion's share of energy is spent on heating the coil, but not on creating the luminous flux!

Hello Jo, I like the green colour.. it's refreshing from the usual cream people do. But before you decide on that.. I do actually quite like the cladding.. Normally I am not a fan, but in this case it lends itself nicely. Why it's just a small piece between the windows I am not sure but you could do a lot more or all of it dare I say.. I'm thinking the Cotswolds...... Then I would have something trained over the walls.. A climber plant like clematis with the really dark purple flowers... Like the dark green for the garage and the gate (s)?... You could also have some lovely large pots with a lovely bay or olive if you get the sun.. Cherry laurel is good too for hedging if you need some..I do seem to pick this one a lot as it has large dark leaves- it makes a fantastic hedge. There is a large section of wall.. Do you plan to put in a window? Talking of windows.. Are those upvc? I would suggest painting them otherwise... and you could perhaps benefit from a new front door,as it looks a little lost as it is.. Painted in the dark green that you will have the garage and gate.. I think would help to compliment it all.. Have found a few images of styles with some glazing- I think having some painted wood would really lift it out and make the house stand out more.. Lastly you could have a nice gravel drive.. : ))

I used the IKEA BESTÅ range as you can design what you like. Mines is tall at one side lower at other. Internal shelves are moveable and you can have any choice of door or even leave some bits open so you can see books etc. You could design something that'd fit under the stairs for storage. You could also bring TV out from under the stairs and have on a unit on the wall next to it where you currently have a toy. Not sure of your dimensions though and if that's a possibility. I don't work for ikea by the way, I just have their storage solutions all over my house.

I just want to say massive thank you to you all ! This thread has helped me enormously in saying YES to the Gold Sofa. (happy accident) Thank you for clearing my mind. Massively appreciated. Sending Kindest Wishes Joseph NB: found the rug in SPC https://www.scp.co.uk in Shoreditch. And sofa is called a 'Blade' from Adventures in Furniture https://www.aif.london