Amy most of us have that problem. Our tastes change but we can't afford to throw everything out and start again. We adapt and compromise. Somewhere along the way we get a look that we are happy with and that is individual to us. If you search for grey, oak and glass on Houzz you will see some pics that might reassure you. At the end of the day you can always paint the tables white, although if they are new and quite expensive you probably won't want to do that, understandably. If you are like me me you get hooked on an idea and then can't stop thinking about how to achieve it! I am currently in process of changing my cushions to try and achieve a particular look without spending a fortune. I know this is just the start of something bigger :)

Gorgeous inspo pics! I feel like I recommend this colour a lot but it's because I'm totally in love with it myself. Farrow & ball Cornforth white is a warm light grey (looks almost white going on but is definitely grey). This is my room in Cornforth white (it is a west facing room). Drop Cloth is also a light greigey colour or lighter still is slipper satin. depending on your budget,you can colour match these shades. These colours will give you lots of flexibility with accessories and furniture (black accents will look great). if you're after a more detailed step by step approach I offer an online design service in which I provide scaled layouts, design and a click through shopping list. otherwise I hope this is a useful starting point for you! You've got a big space with so much potential!

I’m sorry but I’m not sure about that surround, it looks like a gallows! We replaced an old, horrible fireplace with a new surround and hearth on a very tight budget when we moved in in 1983 and I still love it. We removed some of the brick rubbish inside, washed all the bricks, then bought a natural pine surround from B&Q for £99 and painted it white. The hearth is actually sandstone garden paving, so cheap as chips. It was difficult to find a stone hearth cheaply so it had to do. So I would source another surround, paint it any colour you wish - white, grey, black, any colour you like. The hearth looks okay, I think. This is mine with an electric fire.

Thanks but I think I need to figure out the main elements first then I will look at the decorating pieces