Thanks to all for taking time to give advice. I am beginning to think I have been too conservative! I like the idea of painting woodwork and walls in the same shade and bringing down the white from the ceiling onto the walls at picture rail height (I have this at the moment do will probably stick with that). I think also I could be a bit more adventurous with the floor covering. I had wanted wall hung furniture but was advised that as the walls are partition walls it would be best to go for floor standing units. We have gone for Bathstore Myplan units which I think are quite a streamlined style and not fussy for this small space.

Thanks very much for all the comments, very helpful. I like the idea of curtains with colour in it.. Would you paint the cabinet white? Or just get rid of the wooden furniture and replace with light grey furniture? I have real hardwood doors similar to the colour of the window surround so don't know how it will look if I paint all the surrounds etc? I agree with the picture rail, we will be removing..we have a plasterer coming out to quote us on plastering all the walls/ceiling. Thanks!

Hi S, Wooden flooring would work beautifully here and can help to create a warm, welcoming feel. We stock a range of practical wood-effect tiles, such as our Andira range in the photo below. These give the look and feel of real wood but are much easier to clean and maintain in a busy family home. You can see the full range here: http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/section1427/page1/wood-effect-tiles

For some reason I had missed your update photos Angela. Your hall looks fantastic and the stained glass door is the icing on the cake! Bet it looks great form the inside as well... hint... :)