Don't put a stool there! Find a tiny little bookshelf that will just fit in the space underneath - that way you can't tell that there's supposed to be that extra space there?!

Hi again not sure what your budget is but these cushions are lovely great colour range and textures the brand is eadie just google them send you some pics of mine the others found in opp shops and put feather inserts in them love cushions

A round table would look great, oval or oblong would fit nicely also, measure your space carefully as you need room to navigate around the spy.

By finer details, do you mean the aesthetic finishing of rooms eg: skirting board profile, cornice profile, window profile. You have said this is a renovation, with stated only aesthetic changes, not structural. So make a listing of your requirements, then drill that list down. Start from the floor in each room, what type of floor needs installing, what profile skirtings etc etc. what wall finish are you after, what ceiling needs to redone, what cornice profile, what electrical power points need to be installed or removed? Then start on the kitchen, what type of floor is being installed, does the existing flooring need removal? What profile kitchen, what spec of finish for cupboards and bench tops....laminate or stone? What appliances are required, existing or new?? Once you have this list with all your requirements for EACH room, then go to your chosen builders and SPEAK to them so they can cost the work that is required. If you know the level of specification you are after, the builder may have different choices to stay within your budget. Are there special aesthetics you would like included in this renovation...include those in your overview of each room. When you are presented with a contract from your chosen builder, make sure the details are as per your WRITTEN requests.