Hi Ben, As the room appears quite dark, it needs some pops of colour for interest, perhaps in the form of artwork or cushions. Accessories in a light colour (maybe a cream or off-white) may also serve to brighten up the room. A nice thick throw rug can add some texture. There should be a large artwork placed above the couch to serve as a focal point. Tones of orange or deep yellow usually work quite well with blue. Over the lamp table an artwork can be placed that echoes some of the colours of the artwork over the sofa. This can either be hung or leaned against the wall for a more relaxed look. Accessories that are asymmetrical in size can be placed on the table. Hope this helps.

Hi Della, Go for lots of lush green. Depending upon how much sun your area gets, you could do clumping bamboo in pots to get the height and a little shade, then do a garden wall with bromeliads, hosta's, peace lilies and praying hands plants as an underplanting. Paint your fence a deep grey or an aubergine colour so your plants pop against it and shows off your white pebbles. You could go for a light weight resin carved piece of work - avoid the buddah look - it typecasts you - go for one with plants/palms/lotus. You could go for tall narrow statues or tall narrow jars or a narrow water feature with water plants (though you will need power for pump and lighting). I would highly recommend that you up-light your fence with the plantings so that you have the wow factor of an evening too.

I also sourced a wood tile to match the wood flooring we laid inside to create that natural flow to achieve that indoor-outdoor space. The shutters really complete the room protecting it from the elements and for privacy!

I agree...maybe buy or make a couple of big floor cushions which are great for the baby and toddler years, and work with the couch you have for now? you could use black and white ones and tie them into similar coloured throw cushions on the couch.