Robin Williams made some comment about cocaine being god's way of letting you know you have too much money. Nope...this pool could be the way of saying you have too much money.

I love the open shelving picture above :) Is the borrowed light, next to the front entry? If so, How about blocking in the current doorway and changing the 'borrowed light' section into a larger, say 820mm or bigger glazed Cavity sliding doorway (or, possibly two smaller sliders leaving a wider opening for when using as a study. Then place your robes /shelving along wall opposite new doorway. This would leave the room ample big enough for a bed up against the wall w bedhead adjoining the bathroom with room for a small dresser/study desk also. Pop a piece of Artwork on the wall to look like a view..and presto you have a window view added to the room!! From a resale or visiting guest perspective a definate YES to go with your friend/valuers advice??

That sounds fair enough. Do you have outdoor entertaining area outside the sliding doors? If so, is it possible to make it a "three season " room by partially enclosing it? The blinds come in tinted too, you can hang outdoor shade blinds on the sunniest side, clear blinds where the cold winds and rain come from.

The timber railings on the verandah we are replacing didnt stand the tests of time, so I was hoping for aluminium or as mentioned PVC. However this seems really hard to find, unless I settle for a contemporary chrome type number. Can anyone suggest a supplier of PVC or aluminium railings please?