Thank you so much everyone for all the fantastic ideas. I'm glad I posted here. Your pictures all look amazing too. I never considered a mirrored cabinet at first - I didn't think they looked as sophisticated! But the drawers just don't provide enough storage and I think I will go with that - it will satisfy my desire for a large mirror too! I love the "round the corner" idea for getting a good view of my hair dos! Thanks again everyone :-)

Hello, how about another mirror - Ezibuy have lovely 70 cm round frameless oak one i have in my house - I have not seen mirror like this before and I love the contemporary look and warmth of the oak. It reflects light which may help in your room and goes with the other circular elements in the clock and the table. I would put it off centre near the lamp and it may even match the wood in the base of the lamp. Have you thought about adding a textured wall paper on that wall.

Wow, that house is WAY to big. How on earth do you clean it? Why not have outdoor entertaining on the back deck? This would incorporate flying fox to a cubby and play equipment down the back yard. In the summer perhaps a collapsible awning for during the day but at night just candles and the stars to keep you company. If the weather is too cold you could provide a pile of crocheted lap rugs or fur or old blankets to get the cottage or french look. I suppose then your dining furniture would need to be a style to suit - maybe more relaxed or boho. Anyway sounds good fun - oo I forgot to allow for the outdoor fireplace (stone or brick) preferably. I notice you said any ideas would be greatly appreciated so I will press on regardless another day.

You could always add a small table or a plant to balance the space, this could also stop the door from going back too far and damage the mirror.