Hi there, Are your windows uPVC? If so, PerfectFit blinds would be ideal. They clip into the beading and become an integral part of the window itself so you don't need to mount to the lintel or wall. And you could also have these in a blackout fabric. Alternatively, you may be able to have something like Pleated blinds on tension rods even if your window is wooden - and these are also available with the blackout fabric you need for the bedrooms. The picture shows an example of how the PerfectFit Roller blinds fit into these windows. Hope that helps, Zoe

Hi there, difficult to comment from a "cultural" point of view - assuming there are no particular cultural constraints, then I think parquet can work in most places, though I personally would never use it in a bathroom and would urge caution in a kitchen, primarily because of the higher risk of standing water. If you love the look of real wood and don't want the harshness of tiles in the kitchen or bathroom, then perhaps you could also consider a product such as Karndean palioclic. While these are synthetic products, they are specifically designed for wet environments, and some of the wood effect finishes are really effective - I have many customers who don't believe me when I tell them it is not real wood! And it comes with a lifetime guarantee in a residential setting, so will last well. If you have a look at the Karndean website, they have some really excellent tools to show you how different rooms will look with all the dozens of different finishes. Check it out!

@Carolina interestingly - yes - we did consider the Calia and similar tables at other companies. We liked it a lot. At one point I was also thinking along these style lines for a breakfast bar, and /or the children's desks. But we chickened out on the table (and the other things too). We weren't sure we could make it work (e.g. we thought it pushed us in to very different chairs) and we were also worried that it wasn't sufficiently timeless for our needs (i.e. we would tire of it before we could afford another big outlay for an extending table). I thought we might be more successful choosing things like pared back industrial or Skandi, or more distressed/vintage in lamps, and side tables. I'm still hoping that will be the case. But each time I make a decision, I seem to choose 'safe' and in favour of the colours; rather than style. Truth be told, I like lots of styles so I'm worried that I'll end up with 'awful eclectic'. Choosing colours and safe seems a bit easier. But I have a feeling it might be going to end up 'co-ordinated bland'. Only the children seem to be able to inject a bit of shazam (the coloured chairs in the Eames/eiffel style around their desk were their idea). But if I give them too much free rein, they'll turn the room into Smiggle. What I would really like to achieve is a green & grey palette with accents of teal/jade/ and a few pops of sky blue/mint green/ chartreuse). I'd like it to feel layered but not cluttered. I'd like the expensive purchases and the base/background to be timeless and like updated classics (e.g. G plan sofas; shaker kitchen in modern colours). And then I'd like to play with some of the current style trends in the accents and layers. It feels like I am still copping out and playing safe - but maybe I'm still sorting out the basics which I would like to be safe and timeless. I'm not feeling confident; it's the fatigue of so many decisions and the usual unexpected issues cropping up during the building process. Thanks so much for your suggestion and encouragement to aim for something a little different, at least somehow. @comegetme Thanks very much for your clear advice and encouragement too.

Hi, it’s called Nexxt Sotto room divider. Only available in USA as far as I can tell. http://www.mywebroom.com/nexxt-design-87-x-40-sotto-veneer-hanging-room-divider/ Google search for retro room divider and you may get similar options.