Re the paint colour I wouldn't recommend white it will be very stark, you need something warmer with possibly a taupe or heather tone, this will work well with your scheme. Re the spot lights, you can go for energy efficient LED's, they come in white or warm white. The warm white give off a warmer light, similar to what we are used to from our traditional light bulbs. The warm whites vary hugely from brand to brand, so view them before buying them. I would recommend a dimmer switch so you can control the amount of light. Not all fittings are suitable for dimming. Re the mirror I wouldn't put gold as you have a chrome fire surround. But burnished metals are perfect. Good luck.

Hi. I don't think it will make the room feel small although not sure it's the best choice for a North facing room but It does have some warmth in it so you could perhaps try it in the alcoves or on some furniture maybe? You could team it with skimming stone. Or look at colours like Clunch or savage ground which are good for North facing rooms. If you really love it though why not paint 2/3 coats on a3 pieces of paper and hang all over the room to see how it changes in the light. Only one way to tell and as you have the tester nothing to lose! Would just think about how you tie it in with the kitchen though so it doesn't feel like a separate room

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Hi there, difficult to tell too much from the photo, but my guess is it is currently creams and dark browns. Aubergine is a good suggestion, with a hint of olive or (if you're brave!) lime green for a dash of subtle contrast (don't overdo it). Anther palette which works will with these base colours is peacock blue/teal with little splashes of copper and iridescent green. I'd try to get a hint of metallic threads in somewhere, and if it weren't for your feature wallpaper (with which it would clash), I'd add some bold Charles Rennie Mackintosh inspired curtains for texture and a touch of drama!