We took out a very .70's archway (the whole wall) between our lounge and dining area and replaced it with bookshelves & doorway with shelves over the top. It got our books out of boxes & off the floor & has been the envy of many visitors over the years. When we did it, we 'screwed' everything so a future owner could remove some cornice & unscrew the bookcases & have open plan or even put an arch back. We love our books and it's our family who has to live with it - not others....so relaxing.

I've just come from there. Besides Beacon, any other suggestions on places with a wider range. It's tricky finding a red.

You could try enquiring here for a local stockist http://www.formlighting.com.au/Brands/Bover/garota-s-01-exterior-pendant or or have a look at the wicker pendants available through fatshackvintage.com.au

Your bathroom looks like a good size, but somehow the wall tiles colour doesnt match the floor. My personal approach is about practicality and longevity. Too much grout means too much work to keep the grout clean and looks distracting too. Because they put similar pictures in catalogues and then people wanna have it at home too. The same is everybody now goes for black and white fit outs and then all the bathrooms look the same.