Part 1: When we bought our house in 2012 we dreamt of knocking down the wall between the existing kitchen & dining room to create a modern living area that is still practical. We have just completed the project which included knocking down the wall, blocking in the back door & door from kitchen to garage/utility plus making a new door through to garage/utility using a cupboard in our hall - we are delighted with the results -what do you think? We've yet to get a splashback, blinds & are awaiting a nice glass door.

Thanks very much

Very nice job. We are in the process of updating our kitchen (in our bungalow) and knocking through to the bedroom behind to create a dining area. your design looks very similar to what we may finally decide on. How wide is your kitchen?

Hello Emma, I have to say I really like the cluster shade light! It's gr8.. You can do very little here and make a difference.. Move the table out a bit into the room.. So it's under the light.. Leave the table very bare.. I'd possibly look for a picture that accented the colours of the shade... Warm beige, browns, creams... Also at the other end of the room, why not have another... It's a really interesting light.. It would work with the sofa as well. You could move the dresser along a bit so it's nearer the dining end.. Bring the arm chair a little closer in to the living area and possible bring the sofa forward a bit.. You could have a nice rug and a coffee table here. I would get some cushions that accent the shades and definitely consider duplicating that in the living half of the room... I found a blue version so you could place the blue canvas in the living area, have some blue and brown cushions to accent the blue and brown shades.. You could also introduce a couple of lamps with similar shades.. I have included a glass base purposefully as the shade is the accent here.. to compliment the pendant (s) :))