You can probably get away with any colour if they're old brick which I suspect they are? If it's really modern red brick, then shades of blue, grey, white, green would work. In terms of painting it grey do you know which way the room faces and how much light it gets? If it has little light there are still a few paler greys that would work. The curtains are very dark so that doesn't help. If you're seeing clients I would probably go for a pale grey ( I don't know what type of clients they are but am assuming a calm, light environment is needed?!) Do you have any existing furniture to put in the room? I only ask as there are thousands of paint colours so it's normally easier to pick wall colour after the sofa etc.

Hello appletonk, Well you can create a hallway with screens and or modular pieces that can create shelving and interesting focal point. Or perhaps a wooden room divider/shelving.. I'll see if I can find a pic.. If not.... yes.. you could build back in a hallway... What I have been drawn to is the kitchen.. Could you start your kitchen on that right hand wall other side of the stairs.. So corner could start with large items such as larder or fridge freezer.. then you carry it along at 6m you could have a single galley and then the opposite side would be open which would be rather nice at that end with the french doors.. That area you mention to use as a playroom could also be a utility room/laundry if you don't want the washing machine and dryer in the picture, depending on the size could be stacked up one above the other.. Alternatively a beautiful model could look good on view! One such machine would be the Samsung Eco Bubble... Oh and if you have younger children they might like this.... : )) It's the back of said machine... A little smiling chap! Have to say it's the best washing machine I have had.. Well mine's a washer/dryer but it sings a tune and is utterly fabulous!! Here's one room divider shelving that I found and love but equally anything you like.. I also like the architectural element of this which I think is beautiful as empty as it is here in the picture...

Hi! I can help you with sketch designs. If you'd like a taste of my unique way of working, you can get my free Design Your Home Vision Checklist here: https://www.i-architect.co.uk/dyhvchecklist.html Without understanding better what you're hoping to achieve, along with things like what daily frustrations you have with the space that you want to design out, I'm wondering if you might be better including the pantry within the kitchen. Alternatively relocating the stained glass window could be a way to keep it but stop it's current location from blocking what could be the best access point.

Swyft is a good quality brand - i believe you can get free material samples on their website. The other company that I would recommend is Camerich - their products are great, and very comfortable! https://camerich.co.uk/range/sofas/notting/three-seat-sofa/