Hi all - room is coming together but I am still unsure about this wall. The ceiling is so high. A huge statement piece of art is not really my thing. I am much more into 'bits n bobs'. There is a radiator between the lamp and the bureau. I was wondering about either / both: painting a band of contrasting paint horizontally a shelving unit mounted on the wall where I can place plants, pictures etc. Can anyone help me visualise? :-) :-) I will post below the styles I like.

Could you share a picture of the room?

A large north-facing living room can be a great space to decorate, as the north-facing aspect means that the room will receive a cooler and more subdued light. This can be perfect for creating a calming and relaxing atmosphere. One way to decorate the room is to make use of soft, warm colors on the walls and furnishings. This can help to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. You might consider using colours like cream, beige, or pastels on the walls, and choosing furniture and accessories in coordinating colours. This can help to create a cohesive and harmonious look. Add some greenery to the space. Plants can help to bring life and colour to the room. You might consider placing some large potted plants around the room, or even adding a vertical garden on one of the walls. This can help to make the space feel more vibrant and alive. For me, by making use of warm colours and adding some greenery to the space, you can create a beautiful and inviting living room that you and your family will enjoy spending time in.

I think you need to make a carpet choice first. In my opinion the carpets should be a continuation of the rest of the house…… I like all bedrooms to have the same carpet and for the landing to be a link to all the bedrooms. You can of course put the same bedroom carpet on the landing but I prefer soft and inexpensive for bedrooms and tougher and with a forgiving pattern for high traffic stairs and hallways. So my bedroom carpets are silver/grey with a woven herringbone style for the stairs and landing. Once you have a carpet choice it will be easier to think about wall colours.