Have you seen the 'idiot abroad' show where he has an ensuite shed in his room in India? This reminds me of that brilliant episode and how useful it is to essentially have a shed indoors - love the paint store already on top of your utility but perhaps a indoor treehouse for either adults or kids to enjoy? Seriously though, think hard about whether you really want utility in the kitchen before getting rid of this eccentric gem.

Hi. The room looks great. i do think if you want to add to it though you need pattern, texture and lighting as said before. In terms of colour you could add a warm colour or a warmish neutral for accessories, yellow, orange or a shade of red should work if not any neutral. As said before you don't need to add lots just a few. Swap one of your existing cushions for something deep in texture and add another patterned coloured cushion. Add plant or herbs in the kitchen along with some wooden chopping boards or something in wood for texture. Maybe a ceramic vase for the table and then a floor light for the corner by the sofa with maybe a lamp table and lamp for the other side.

Can anybody advise/offer comments on the below: We are looking to add a utility room to our ground floor (soon to be extended) off the main hallway. What dimensions are ideal for a utility room with a washer and dryer, sink and some storage cabinets? The utility room would also be the place that I would store all my cleaning items (liquids, mop, bucket etc) and the household hoover too. Any ideas for wall/shelf storage for these items? Thanks.

I agree with Kingfisher - not enough info to go off. But I'm wondering why the door between the living and dining room, anyway? And do you have to walk through the living room to get to the dining room? Can you make a new, glass door (light-giving) from the dining to the kitchen, say?