As the ceilings are low you probably should recess the lights. As far as your lighting plan goes, simply imagine yourself in the rooms and mark spots where you will need light from above. Then look at each room and decide where, logically, you will want to turn lights on and off. And where you'll need dimmers (anywhere where you will be relaxing is a good way to look at this). Last but not least, have an idea of where your furniture will go so you can have sockets positioned in appropriate places for task lighting. Do ask your electrician's opinion too, they will have plenty of experience to draw on.

Hello Isabel, If you made box shelving (cubby holes) for each pair of shoes etc, then it will not look untidy.. If you have that already in a walk in closet, then it needs to serve another purpose.. Perhaps you have a secret room.. Safe, or hidden compartment... Or... conceal it as you say.. : ))

Hi Gill, Hope you have had a great weekend Love the last picture with the Dog looking out of the window :) A few observations: - Some symmetry is missing from this space to take the focus away from the shape of the walls surrounding the window, this can be achieved using wall art, wallpaper either side, wall panelling, wall lighting or sconces, the overall aim is to inject some texture or colour to enhance and disguise the area walls. - White shutter blinds would allow you to manipulate the amount of light you have coming in and provide privacy - The entire area could be changed also with the introduction of window seating (cannot see the other side of the room and if it would accommodate the sofa currently there, or by changing the shape of the sofa - drawing in more curves Warmest and best wishes Team SPEAK

I would paint the room one colour as a feature wall will just draw in one wall and make the room seem narrower. What direction does it face north/south/east/west? If it's south facing you can get away with any colour really but if it is north or east facing you'll need to be careful using cold colours with blue or grey in them. I think you should put a cabinet under the TV to hide the wires too. Something like in the photo (but you're TV being mounted on wall instead).