Hi Greg, Yes it does look a little bare at the moment. The sofas feel a little far from away from each other. It may be the camera angle. To try and make the setting more intimate, try to bring the sofas in so they sit practically corner to corner, with a square side table nestled between them on the joining corner. Use this corner table to have a statement lamp. A nice big one. Fill the space and create focus. A coffee table with rug under will ground the space. If you are worried about the central lamp descending down in front of the TV, opt for a drum pendant, wide but narrow in height. Something like 50cm diameter by 15cm/20cm high with a diffuser. This need only skim the ceiling. I Think John Lewis do a bespoke lampshade service. Also consider some good floor length curtains on that window/door behind the side sofa. A natural fabric like linen, will soften the modern space stop it feeling too 'shiney' but will keep it clean. I know this fact won't be entirely helpful, but a TV above the fireplace is not the best position as it's way above the seated eyeline. But I understand, that in small houses the possibility for positioning TVs is limited. The only other option being, two sofas opposite each other, either side of the fireplace with rug and coffee table and a low unit on the opposite wall to the fireplace for the TV. This wall can then have all kinds of interesting artwork, which will detract from the TV. But then you wouldn't be right opposite the tv. Though lounging sideways with your feet up is quite a nice way to relax. I hope some of that is helpful, I only mention the TV height as I wouldn't want anyone to get a sore neck! All the best Maya

@Christa Taylor. Most aggression in dogs tends to be fear based. She is basically telling everyone to go away. Have you had her all her life? There is a crucial socialisation period where a puppy needs to meet all sorts of people and other animals so that she gets used to them. However, some dogs are still fearful despite this socialisation and it is part of their inherited personality. How old is your grandson? If he is older, he could try feeding her tasty snacks so that she gets used to him and sees him as less of a threat. He needs to wait for her to approach, never the other way round. He mustn't try to stroke or pick her up as he could get bitten. Now i could suggest a Dog Behaviourist, but there are so many charlatans out there as it is un-regulated so tread carefully. Your little Chi probably won’t change, but you can manage her safely with help, I do know of a very good Behaviourist in Herts who also carries out Consultations for Wood Green Animal Shelter in Cambs if you want her details?

The 'sock fairy' does her rounds when the children are in bed, and quietly puts them in the washing machine. The same for the dishes in the dishwasher. Then, the timers kick in at wake up time. It is lovely to think that the machines are doing all the work and I haven't even got up yet! Beds made and we're off to do life! No time for cleaning. We hire the person who does the floors windows and the boring stuff, and I make a point of inviting someone once a month when the whole family pitches in and we all go mad and make the house extra beautiful with flowers and such. We're all pretty neat and clean up and tidy as we go, so we don't really live in mess- but I'm not a slave to the Neatnik.

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