Hello donned2004, Well you could remove all the things from the hearth.. So it has more space.. Hang the mirror and paint the chimney breast a nice colour to bring the fireplace into full focus.. If you wanted to have an even bigger recess.. you could open the fire out up to the sides of the wooden surround.. So taking out the 30's tiles.. Make sure the lintel is in place or doesn't need replacing and keep the surround it's rather nice.. Remove the current tiled hearth if you chose to open it out more.. and install a flat piece of slate.. So then you would have an open brick recess and a lovely iron basket could sit nicely inside for logs! Another idea to continue into the room.. might be to look at painting the woodwork a colour to compliment any wall colours you have.... Some lovely painted floorboards, or parquet or a natural Jute or Coir flooring if you have not already decided upon something.. : ))

Hello webuser_348360, Reeve.. because they are one of my trade companies... Their wood is really lovely.. I have all their samples displayed in my bedroom which is a feature on the design page on my website! I thought that you might like to look at a variety of lovely colours and textures that might be of interest, as there's so much more than just a natural coloured floor..... With the chalky whites... Acre, Shirting and White Lead are all lovely creamy warm whites.. Also Slaked Lime, but it's less creamy and can appear cool... LG is low VOC and water based.. so nice for the environment and easy on the brushes! : ))

There are plants that are 'hay fever sufferer friendly': http://www.goodhousekeeping.co.uk/lifestyle/gardening-advice/best-garden-flowers-for-hay-fever-sufferers#?slide=4 Perhaps you could build raised beds, using the pallets, along the fence where the gaps are. It will be a good workout if you have to do this all by hand, but you could create one or more levels and build a retaining wall and steps with the breeze blocks? https://www.gardendad.co.uk/levelling-a-sloping-garden/

Hi, your garden just needs some plants. What you plant depends on the aspect, whether an area is sunny or shady. Knowing your soil type will also help you choose the right plants. Soil is usually alkaline, neutral or acidic. You can get a tester kit for a couple of quid from a garden centre, You could choose climbers like Honeysuckle, Star Jasmine, Clematis and roses (these all like sun). They will need trellis or wires strung across the fences for them to climb up. In shady spots Climbing Hydrangeas are lovely as is Virginia Creeper, You can then plant some perennial flowers and grasses in front of them for extra colour. Flowers like Hardy Geraniums, Crocosmia, Hemerocallis and Anemones are really easy to grow and just need cutting back of old foliage in spring. Bulbs are also great for colour. if you prefer larger shrubs rather than climbers you could grow Viburnum tinus, Japanese Maples (need shade), dwarf lilac, Cistus and Cotinus. They will however have a larger girth than climbers so will intrude into the garden more! Small dwarf trees are another option such as dwarf fruit trees or dwarf ornamental cherries and apricots. The dwarf version grow to about 10 feet. if you wanted to keep the shed you could plant a Clematis montana up it. It’s vigorous but doesn’t mind being hacked back when necessary. CLIMBING HYDRANGEA CROCOSMIA CLEMATIS MONTANA - WHITE AND PINK VERSIONS