I see this is a very old thread , with lots of comments . I've just skim read them , but I haven't seen anyone suggest anything like my 'top-of-my-head' idea -- I love the wood , and the white contrast , but pretty boring . Whats your favourite colour , or what ties in with the other rooms ? It might be blue or red or yellow or orange or green , as examples . So paint the skirting board and around the door a pastel shade of your choice , and add a small 30cm x 30cm abstract painting featuring that colour as the primary dominant one , above ( or possibly below , or maybe even get 2 matching/complementary ones ) the control panel . One lighting crowd suggested glass shades -- I'd actually go for someothing large but wooden , in much the same shade as your floors and steps , with LED bulbs -- you can get some stunning ones around 80-100 cm in diameter ( sort of a star ball shape ) for $300-400 . Total budget then $500 plus a painter and maybe electrician , unless you DIY .

Like the lamp although the shade could be bigger, I had to change it on my lamp for a more substantial one, generally the base of the shade should match the size of the base of the lamp or more. The plant you have on the other console need lots of water don't let it dry out. I was thinking of your mirror choice and I think the round one would be better . Keep looking.

I agree with strawberry47 but it just makes it like home. You will have to measure the area first your dining chairs have to sit on the rug fully when pulled out on all 4 sides and then add a bit more for good measure otherwise it will pull the rug every time you want to sit. What is really good option is to go to local carpet place ask them to show you what remnants they have and pick nylon if they have it. Rugs are about 4m wide so you only need about 2.5m and get them to overlook to the size you need . They are usually under$100 for a linear metre. It really won't break the bank. Try Carpet court and places like that. Good luck .

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.