I threw them all away at the weekend! I did also like one that had a touch of brown though so very likely to be those! The samples only cost £2 I think so would definitely order them. We are just doing the house up to rent for my father-in-law so it's really like for like replacing with white suite (has a 70s one at the mo!), limited tiling and a vinyl wood effect floor.

I would have the table against the wall (opposite window) with either a bench of built in seating, this way you could have space for a chair / sofa on the opposite aide. If you used a bench, you could then put the table centrally for occasions (xmas etc). I think a central feature light would still work with wall lights to table area.

Hi there, I am a bit late here, but just to ratify what Sonia said: I would not get rid of the York stone slabs at all! It would be a really good investment to get them cleaned and relaid! They look perfect for your surroundings! I also loved the stone wall that you have in your garden as well! Loads of elements that already add character to it! As for all the features that you want to add to your patio, I do agree that it is a lot for a single space, so maybe the best option is to create another patio area somewhere else in your garden and subdivide these features that you want among the different patio areas. Use paths to connect them and you have a journey through your garden! I know it is out of the scope of what you want, but I would also be tempted to adding some planting beds around the garden. If you need any further help, I provide a range of online garden design services from budget friendly garden sketch to full on garden plans with planting plans and 3D visuals. If you are interested, please do have a look at my website and get in tough. I would be happy to help! Deborah The Rooted Concept Garden Designs

It's a shame to replace those lights with spots. I'd be interested to know what the electrician said about swagging. I'm sick to death of spotlights in the ceiling, they seem to be the only option these days or those awful industrial strips. No character; harsh, ice cold light or 'warm' where you can't see anything; only 'what's best for the environment'. Surely there must be a solution where we can have flexible lighting (even adjust it over moveable tables) and still keep our beautiful shades \ pendant lights. Still, with fuel prices rocketing, maybe we'll be back to candles and paraffin lamps before long. (Don't mind me, I'm having a moment. I remember gas lights in my bedroom as a child. And I've got to decide about lights in my new kitchen - it probably means losing my stunning dragonfly light, positioned over the table, like yours!) ah well, those were the days . . .