Hi Jenny Can you borrow some large samples from the supplier? This would allow you to see colours against the jarrah (which is rather lovely, by the way) We could give you colour ideas, but it has to be your choice for your taste Only you know what you can live with If it's reassurance you're after: so long as light flooring is a greater amount than the jarrah, I think the proportion will make it work Mixed timbers are good, as they add interest to the space

I would prefer to see both ceilings matched with shiplap, to help tie the space, we all tend to look up. This would also mean that the wall between both rooms can be removed and therefore make the room appear bigger, as the height of the ceilings in each room will make them appear smaller if the wall isn't removed

Nothing wrong with burnt orange walls in the right context IMO -- I don't think I have ever suggested a mish-mash of brightly coloured stools' -- I would sooner have say a burnt orange feature wall and 4 tall orange and chrome stools at a white or timber breakfast bar , as opposed to white , white , white and white . The bedroom already had that nice blue picture , and the plantation blinds . What was changed ? They took out the grey pillowslips , and colour co-ordinated it . Yes , read that again -- they took out the grey . And it looks better IMO . The stairs conversely -- they added grey textured wallpaper or maybe it is panelling . I don't like the style of light used anyway , but IMO by going black and gold against grey emphasises that difference , and similarly the cart in the same black and gold , with grey carpet just doubles down . Maybe it's my bizarre taste , but I don't like grey and gold mixed -- black and grey and silver works but is bland ; black and gold ( without silver ) is generally classy . Without knowing the colours in the surrounding rooms , apart from probably blue in the one bedroom , it's difficult to say , but if it was 'just' those stairs on their own , I'd change the light obviously ( probably something with a modern look and in mainly black , a bit of chrome ? ) , the textured walls on charcoal as it looks modern , but with a colourful abstract picture to add colour , and if keeping the grey carpet , I'd have chrome on the cart , and possibly a bit of red or orange -- you see that white vase , imagine that in red for instance . See , we are all different , you may love what they've done , I don't . A couple of other commenters love it , a couple don't . I like colour in my life ( around a theme generally ) -- arrest me !

Hi, I'm just about to move into my newly purchased home but I really feel that the entry into my home could really do with a good make over. Would love to hear of some tips or ideas that you would think would work on the following: Staircase - So far I'm thinking about ripping up existing carpet and replacing with oak coloured engineered timber flooring. I'm unsure if I should paint the risers (possibly white) or have them as timber also? Or is engineered timber easily damaged on stairs and just run with laminate instead? Mezzanine - Thinking about removing the low lying wall and handrail and replacing with either glass or steel balustrades (similar to existing railing). if I was to run with glass, I'd extend down side of stairs Living Room - Looking at replacing the timber and tiles with polished concrete (natural look) removing blue low lying wall to expose self standing gas unit. Mount TV on wall (where the hanging picture is) Incorporate a built in couch into the bay window, with the material matching my couch. installing Faux wood beams on roof to give the house a more natural look. Sliding Door - replace with bi fold doors instead Can't wait to hear your ideas