Hi Natalie. I think with spaces like this where you need to maximise storage and not block the walkway I would have custom made shelves under the stairs - some of these can be open for books and DVDs and others as cupboards. I would then fit the TV on a bracket on the wall where the dolls house currently is. A small sideboard could be added under here or where the 'play kitchen' is although this would limit the size of the L-shaped sofa. I think painting the woodwork white is a great idea and I would also suggest swapping the floor length curtains for a Roman blind to increase the sense of space.

Ohhhh boy! I tried some rugs with pattern and colour. No one looks good with accent wall and your great furniture. Here I show you what not to get.Too busy. Still busy.Here is what works. Get light modern rug that will make your furniture pop up. This rug is fromLa Redoute Or get a dark rug that will make also pop up of nice furniture. This rug is also from La Redoute

Thanks all. 1. A carpenter/fitter is coming around on Sat for the kitchen - I'll ask him for a quote for this too. In the meantime, I've been googling/thinking, and saw this from IKEA: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/washstands-taps/wash-stands/fullen-wash-basin-cabinet-white-art-70189041/ (& pale green countertop: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/washstands-taps/wash-stands/viskan-countertop-pale-green-art-70354804) I just need to remove a slice of the base at the rear for it to be level with the top of the basin. Hope that doesn't look weird. 2. Will paint the door frame - satinwood or similar. Easy one, that. :) 3./4. Will look at the navy/teal/dark grey wallpapers and paint. I think a combination of them may look really good. Have requested some samples - just waiting for them to arrive now! Great. Can't wait to get going now.

Hi Dean, nice place. Like your choice of paint. Your room looks like it is "north" facing, so doesn't get much light! Curtains would be nice if that's what you like and you could have these on the side where the TV is (you don't have to have a "pair" of curtains). As you seem to be keeping your room quit neutral, you could afford to be a bit bold with some curtain fabric to make a statement and this would almost be like wallpaper too. The other option is Roman blinds; again in a bold pattern. Or you might want to consider shutters (which I have). Although these can run expensive (shouldn't be too expensive for your small windows). A few options for your.....hope that helps! Lorraine