Cut some of the really leggy branches off (approx 300mm from the next branch), dry them out for a couple of days then pot them in some free draining soil. Triple your plants for the price of one. Where you cut them off will then sprout, maybe even two or three epicormic buds will sprout to fill the plant out beautifully. Re-pot the existing plant as soon as possible, refreshing the potting mix completely, because it is just about to go into its growing phase as it warms up.

Hi Kruti. Those new pieces are lovely. There’s a houzz article in Stories about how to decorate a console table. If you select Stories, then Interior Design, then Decorating, and then type ‘how to decorate a console table,’ in the window, the article should pop up. I think you will find it very helpful.

Is the first pic you posted an older one , maybe off the for sale ad ? It looks several shades yellower , but the gardens are quite different too . So that leads me to conclude it is fading on its own account -- that makes it easier IMO , just do nothing and it'll fade more ! Buttery yellow and brown were 80's , and pretty naff now , but instead of black , I'd go a Japanese Black -- a bit more matt , even blue hues there too -- more interesting , again just my opinion . The terracota does look slightly out of proportion , but lighter walls , darker trim and the orangeness of the terracota for interest would be my go , but then I'm not a fan of too much white on walls -- I'd prefer the 'relaxed casual' of a beige , jap black and terracota to crisp whites . I also assume that timber and the area to the 'right' of the stairs is the area closest to the street ? No matter what you do ( I'd go Jap Black stain on the wood , but do what YOU want ) I'd look at a bark garden or rock garden , with probably cactus and flax and reds and yellows and greens -- the timber looks too much in proportion to the render in the picture , so i'd soften that ( basically hide part of it ) . I like the character and it can get even better -- a great base ! Well done !

Hi Trish, White all the way from my perspective but it also depends on what furniture you have and art work too. I would not do wallpaper in such a big space. For a start, your wastage on rolls will be horrific if matching patterns. Maybe a feature wall in one colour, probably the one with the sloping top to the ceiling. Even with doors in it, you could paint the doors and trims etc the same colour. For a feature wall to be effective it needs to be a fairly simple shape so choose wisely. Colour choise will come down to furnishings and personal choice. Also, are you in a warm climate or a cool one? Do you want to warm up or cool down the room? Alternatively you could paint the ceiling a colour. Similar criteria as for the walls. If you paint it darker than the walls it will pull it down in height. It's a big space so big lights will be awesome. Love some of Julie's suggestions. The attached 'Chip' light from Italy is something I have been trying to find a project for. I just love it. Comes in several sizes and colours but not cheap!!!!. Think about cleaning if they are hung high above the floor, especially for glass or white fittings as they show the dust. I'd do something that runs along the space and maybe creates nice patterns on the ceiling and upper walls to give the space some interest. Definately get rid of the small bars on the windows but do I see some on internal doors too? Will you change those as well? Good luck. C.