Hi CP and thank you! Your comment and suggestion is not controversial at all, but raises interesting design points. They are not shutters, but timber louvres. They can be raised and lowered as 1/2 panels- 2 per each window. When they are “open” it’s straight out to the deck and the elements. IE no glass Windows behind- just screens to keep out the insects. As the home is in the tropics, and currently it’s steaming hot and the humidity level is sky high too- in order to keep the room fully Air Conditioned (for now) it’s necessary to keep the louvres fully closed. So- it’s “either/or” with this window style, as they are not “traditional” windows. That’s why there is the glass door to the balcony and the skylights in the ceiling- to let in natural light in the summer steamy season. The only months we don’t need A/C are winter months here, which is June- September aprox. In those months when excessive heat has gone, I can open everything and there is a beautiful view out to the tropical rainforest vegetation and trees. Then, it indeed looks as though there are no window “treatments” as I can raise all the louvres. I once (years ago) got a quote to put in more normal windows, but the cost was exorbitant and besides, I felt it was ultimately the wrong thing to do as it would take away the unique character of this pole house. Tomorrow when it’s light, I can post some photos of all the louvres raised just to give you an idea.

It is quite a nice room but the cowhide is a bit lonely in the centre of the room. Consider laying it over the top of a sisal rug. Ikea has them for about $200. Then pull your sofas forward off the wall. Then I like this coffee table. From early settler and on special at the moment for $350.

Is this what u r after https://www.fantasticfurniture.com.au/Categories/Living-&-Dining/Living-Room/Coffee-Tables/Verona-Square-Coffee-Table/p/VEOCTBSQROOOMDFWHI

Have a look at this gorgeous coffee table from trit house