Hi Kerry. The room is looking great. I think the wall lights are the issue as they're kind of framing/zoning things. Once the tent has gone try to align the sofa under the end light. Try a long piece of art under the dining art, try it with paper first etc for size. Once that's done see if the centre light is still throwing things and if its needed. I also wonder if the grey chair is needed as it looks too close to the kitchen in the pics?

Hi there - like above just a thought. Perhaps the kitchen/room could do with a splash of colour here and there. This could be easily achieved with artwork, colourful kitchen accessories & small appliances, splashback (coloured glass or laminate motif). You can also (as suggested above) get some really nice colourful chairs or barstools also. Your kitchen is quite neutral so you could introduce almost any colour into it.

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I would add some colour. Try painting the wall behind the units a contrast colour - I like the dark blue idea. You could also add some funky cushions/upholstery prints into the furniture. Take a look at our inky sky or Dew blue prints. You could also add one large colourful piece of art above your dining table to create a focal point. Obviously art is very person but for some really bright colour pieces take a look at Jon Duplock's paintings - he also sells prints. He does large, bright canvases - some of which are food focused.

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Hi Kerry, as other posters have commented, I think you just need to add some colour features.

I'm about to embark on a similar project. How do you find the levels of light in the kitchen area at the back? I imagine you would need the lights on at most times of the day when using the kitchen?

Cheers

Mike

Looks great so far! I'd add a deep colour to the wall behind the dining table too.

A mid or charcoal grey would provide a rich neutral backdrop for artwork incorporating livelier colours, burnt orange and copper accents would work particularly well!

Organic forms and large potted plants like a palm and olive tree could make a big difference and would link the space to the garden bringing the outside in.

Good luck.

Anouska

Thanks Kerry.