Hello oosolovely, Very nice.!!! The new console is a much better fit too.. .. See how fantastic that new lamp is with the chair and the pendant... Like the new little bust too, it works nicely with the mirror and the console table.. Gr8 job!! : ))

Hi everyone! Thanks for all the comments and input, it was great to see so many of you get involved! The competition is now closed, and any winners should have received an email from us confirming their prize so get checking. Happy New Year and here's to the next one!

This is the final part of a whole house renovation and build. We're almost 6 months in. Taking the chimney breast out was our preference - it would have solved problems upstairs too - however due to some peculiarities in the way the house is constructed it wasn't possible. The understairs area is quite sizeable so we have opted to keep it open to increase the footprint of the room. It will have a desk for working from home and homework. We desperately need storage however I think it's the lack of symmetry that throws me out. I'd not considered tongue and groove - something to think about. Might look rather good. Also throwing light around with pics under glass is a great idea. I'd assumed I'd need to use mirrors. Thanks everyone for the great ideas.

It might be a good idea to get a builder to advise you about adhesives, or drilling into steel. I would imagine its difficult to drill into it, so you might need to hire a builder anyway. I was imagining a wooden batten that spans all the way across, sort of resting on top, but I suppose the bolts stick up a bit, so maybe that area would need to be carved out to accommodate the bolts. Are you planning on having heavy curatins or just some lightweight sheers?