@kiwi08, Very early days into the building, FIXIT, don't do this or that to make it work if you don't like it!!! For goodness sake, don't put up this when it's easy to change. Get floor to ceiling winows or take them out all together, after all if you're putting a tv there you don't need windows either side and I don't think you will be sitting on a window seat on either side of your tv. Do a book case if need be and have no windows , but change it and be happy. Cheers, Barbara

I love window seats. They make you feel like you're in your own private world so you can really loose yourself in thought or a good book or indulge in a good cuddle with your cat or dog. I was tied between 2 and 4. I like a place where I can either stack pillows or lean back comfortably without leaning against the window and I definitely like the added perk of storage.

Hi Lombo, beautiful space and I love the window seat areas. You don’t have to have identical matching window treatments in one room, especially an open plan area. The key is there is to have some cohesive elements. Velvet curtains designed well, will look fantastic in the dining area, and at nighttime when drawn will create a lovely intimate space. Velvet curtains made and recently installed by Decoro - these have blackout lining (which included thermal properties) for keeping out northern sunlight. Hardware specified to take account of the weight, custom made to continue around the corner. If you are in the Sydney area, please send me a message if require assistance with your project (including window seat box cushion). All the best, Louise.

Is that a photoshopped pic of your place , or just a similar place ? There are too many styles trying to happen there IMO , not only the windows , and like oklouise says , somethings don't quite look right . I'd do bars ( frames ) about 200mm from the top of the two upstairs sets of windows , to match the downstairs style . Unlike ok lou , I don't like louvres -- they are drafty and don't really achieve much IMO -- a kid can put their hand and/or toys and/or your valuables out there , my personal preference is top-hinged with a folding stay at the sides , so they open 150-200mm but no further -- no-one can climb or fall in or out , can stay open overnight if warm , etc . I don't particularly like the upstairs balcony and gable , but I'm not keen on the entrance door treatment either , and without knowing what it looks like now , I may be tempted to replicate the 'double square' look of upstairs , downstairs too -- make it all the same theme . I'd keep the garage in the off-white , because if you look at the right side , both downstairs and upstairs look a bit boring IMO , with that flat dark finish -- the garage door done the same would add to the slab look . And while I'm being picky -- I personally think the black or extremely dark grey is too dark -- toned back just a bit would be better IMO -- you don't want it to look obviously grey , but a nice charcoal IMO . And finally -- the column bases look 'dirty' -- imagine how they would look in a gloss black tile on the top and also the 'skirtings' ( or a gloss black paint at a pinch ) ; with white gloss tiles where you have a light grey ( or , again , maybe the same paint as your other trim , but $5k of tiling would really add to those ) -- I think that would work with your black , or even a charcoal , 'main' colour . Anyway , just suggestions , and purely my viewpoint -- it's quite a nice but still simple design , just a couple of small things that would bug me if it was my place .