Last picture a tad fuzzy here is another.

I’m not sure about the mirror on that wall at all. It just doesn’t sit well so close to the tv. The tall plant looks a bit squashed in the corner, (as does the sideboard actually) could it be positioned in between the sideboard and the edge of the patio door? Or how would it look at the other end of the sideboard? Have you tried moving your tv more towards the middle of the sideboard, you may then find you don’t have such a big space to fill after all! The lamp is beautiful but may be rather distracting when you’re watching tv.

I think its a bit busy. I love your round mirror and think it would work better on a wall facing the garden if possible. I would put the tv central and either some slatted wooden panelling behind or some shelves for plants, ornaments, books whatever takes some of the focus off the tv in terms of dominance.

I think it looks great apart from the plant squashed into a far too small space. I agree the sideboard would be better moving over to the right just a little. Other than that it looks nice.

Thanks all- much appreciated.

Its hard for me to visualise here because ive moved from a period property to a bungalow and i dont think i realised how much i relied on the period features in the old place to dictate where things go. Ive got so much stuff which was on shelves in alcoves and now just blank walls in which to create something.

You lot are very good (you just instinctively know!) and your comments are much appreciated.

Plant gone (ignore in the background) mirror to be moved. and a whole load of decorating to do but its a start. thanks! Maybe the sideboard just isnt big enough

Could you try the picture where the clock is and the plant beside the sliding doors and angle the tv again to the left of the sideboard for viewing, assuming thats where the sofa will be. perhaps have a small round kent clock in a colour to match your room when decorated on the sideboard to echo the mirror?

I like what you have done with the updated pic, but it does feel a little flat. Perhaps (if allowed) painting the wall behind the sideboard a soft accent colour, like a muted green/ grey, could add more depth to the room and move the mirror so it is reflecting light as opposed to the opposite.

Thanks all for the continued input. i think maybe im focussing on one thing when i need to look at the bigger picture. isla you have hit the nail on the head with your response nothing is quite right although i absolutely love my new house so will get there. perhaps starting with flooring, walls etc.

im going to move the mirror and either paint the wall behind (thanks black and Milk) and move the picture, clock and plant around as per katlucy. thanks Sarah, Sonia and Betty too.

The beauty of the sideboard is a bit compromised by the TV. I would move everything out of the way apart from the sideboard and think about something like an oversized mid century lamp, and an arrangement of beautiful pictures. Try HK Living, Nkuku and Tikkamoon for some inspiration.

Love those inspiration pics, Juliet!

Your sideboard is gorgeous and just the right size. Your plant could go back but under the clock maybe? Juliet’s pics are fab, especially the second one. Do you use the TV much? If you do then let it be, if not much maybe move it. Or if budget allows how about one of those art TVs which show a piece of art when not in use? Also maybe paint the walls a more interesting colour. Navy looks fantastic with teak wood or a greeny-blue like F & B Oval Room Blue or Inchyra Blue. Juliet has a lovely green in one of her rooms but I can’t remember the name! It does depend on what else is in the room. You are certainly getting there.

Below is Inchyra Blue, Oval Room Blue and the tv, which comes in several sizes.

So better starting point?

and then thats the lamp im thinking if buying to go on one side.

leave art on the wall or lean it on the sideboard? paint the wall behind a dark colour?

Thanks Sonia just re read about the colour. would black be too severe do you think? i like blue or may e a dark green

Hi Milly, the TV’s gone! 😂 Im not mad on black, but that’s just me, but I have seen charcoal grey sometimes used to great effect, but not as much as a nice blue or green. I do like black touches such as picture frames in a neutral room though. That lamp is lovely and would look gorgeous against a dark wall.

Looking at your room, I would maybe veer away from black and go with the blue and green hues!