Doh! Just saw your BR study pix! I wouldn't personally want to repeat the same area, but if you love it, you can. I'd want art. Even black & white art or photos. Something that speaks to you personally so your home doesn't look like a showplace - but like your Home! lol My only other thought is that you don't want it to look too safe - like you couldn't make any decsiions so you just did everything in either black or white. You want the design to look purposeful. Search Houzz for black & white living rooms & you'll find lots of inspiration (which you probably have doen already!). Just for fun, I've attached a couple of pix of an arc lamp we have in our apartment. The globe is glass & my DH hit his head on it & broke it once. That's why it's not really properly placed but is too close to the wall! lol Live & learn! That's the only way to make it in life!

Painted Murals done professionally are extremely expensive dependant on size wall texture and the preparation needed prior to being painted. If the space is small you could try and do it yourself but if the pace is larger they really need to be done professionally. Have you considered using a large photgraphic print instead. You can pick any landscape or image you like, you can get them done on canvas or in a wall paper and in almost any size. eazywallz has some great examples

You would need to remove/scrape off any of the loose paint to a point where it isn't chipping away anymore, then use polyfilla to smooth out the area, then lightly sand & use a sealer/undercoat before applying top coats of paint.

Thanks everyone for all your comments and suggestions. the great thing about this forum is seeing how different things are important to different people which gives a great perspective and helps clarify your own sometimes! Don’t fear! As mentioned in my initial post I am meeting with my architect to go over my queries - I simply wanted your thoughts in the meantime as I get very impatient during this exciting time! i have full faith in my architect, he has given us a first draft that was already above our expectations whilst working to our financial and site limits. i have attached the full floor plan for interest. The separate toilet is one we have been debating for a while, but currently the extra storage is winning. I am also not a fan of a shower over bath situation and would easily take the toilet where it is if that was the only way around it (which it won’t be, I know). will keep you updated .