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Hi Danni we have a north facing hall with a tendency to be dark in spite of a glass door and window, however we painted the hall in F&B White Tie , installed more lighting and painted all the woodwork white plus an oak Amtico floor. Now much warmer, continued the yellow base with F&B White Tie, New White painted furniture and Matchstick feature wall in the adjacent lounge so it flows.

Daylight! There's loads of research showing how natural light can help the working environment (along with others, such as hospitals) but it's often forgotten in design. There are loads of ways to add more daylight to even a windowless room. And don't you find getting away from your computer and looking out over the surrounding area a great way to take a break? Here are some interesting related reads: Exposure to Natural Light Improves Workplace Performance Daylight Exposure has ‘Remarkable’ Effect on Office Workers’ Health ^Emma

Hello Charlie Thanks so much for your really helpful comments. Sadly we have been let down by our builder so it is now on hold for a month or two so do not have anything to send you. Totally agree regards having the same colour palette throughout. It is more where to put the log burner. Originally it was going in the middle of the wall in the vaulted area but I was concerned about that then becoming the focal point and so creating 2 rooms. I then thought of putting it up against one of the small nibs and using the nib as one side of the fireplace but then I thought if we have sofas around it one end of the sofa would be under the vaulted ceiling and one end under the lower ceiling!! So I am now thinking maybe we should leave it where it is ie centrally placed in the vaulted area. You say 'so the size of the furniture here is even more essential that the placement'. What do you mean by that? Should it be on the larger size? Again, thanks so much for your help. I will look you up online! Kind regards Jane Field