1/ mixing patterns - finding artwork & cushions that link 2/ nothing (not keen on stripping wallpaper off old walls though!) 3/ websites 4/ Anaglypta wallpaper in hallway

Wow thanks everyone for your comments - I certainly am learning a lot and getting loads of new points to research! :) I like your post Chris Goodchild - I have to admit sun pipes are new to me so having now done some research into them, it will be definitely be useful in my project! Thank you 'AVINU lifestyle technology' your post is very interesting and useful - it gives me a brilliant starting point to research more on reflected light and the link to 'Lighting By Plum' is very inspirational! I love the projects they've done! I've seen the plaster finishes with strip-lighting round in photos and other peoples houses and I do think they are a fab way of bringing a cosy feel to a modern room as it's more subtle than spot lights - especially if they are on a dimmer. Thanks again everyone - your input is great :) Louise Oliver

Hi JA, We have two dogs and have just moved to a house that requires renovation including structural from top to bottom (and it's 5 bedrooms and 3 floors) We hired Gina from Create Perfect (on here) and she's been absolutely amazing. She prevented us from spending a fortune in unnecessary extensions and showed us how to reconfigure our space through working with a structural engineer to get the space we needed without extending. We were given 3D images of different layouts and floor plans with advantages and disadvantages of each to help us visualise and prioritise what was important to us. She created 3D images of all of our rooms and even shopping lists of the suggested items we should buy. (I've attached a few pics to try and show you what sort of thing you get) She was available 24/7 literally and was more help than I could ever have imagined beforehand. The cost was remarkably reasonable and a fraction of what we're spending on the house. We also benefitted hugely from here trade discounts, which she was happy to pass on. A good designer with me a huge help not only with decorating schemes but the plans and layout for your house, they will also put a high emphasis on what you need and design around it (including pets) so you get a house that fits your lifestyle and doesn't just look like a show room. Best decision I could possibly have made to hire Gina (Create Perfect in here) and can't recommend highly enough the advantages of getting a good designer on board; it made the whole process fun too! Pick the right person and they will be a pleasure to work with and super respectful of your budget and lifestyle. Good luck with your project

It’s also the case that sometime planners will only permit a remodel and so you have to work with what you have. Great job 👏