Thank-you both for your input! I think I'm tossing up between putting the chairs in the nook or against the long wall. If chairs go in the nook, it's cosy and there's more walkway space as you said, Luke, for beanbags etc. However, what would I do with the 2m wall near the entrance? Would seating there be a bit odd? However having the screen in the nook would allow for a longer row of seating I think? So potentially more people could fit in, although those sitting near the door may have an obscure view of the screen. It seems like both options have pros & cons! We don't have anything that needs to go in, so to speak, although plenty of seating options and tables for drinks etc would be really great!

Why not use some of her art work on the walls, in different size and style frames (natural, black, white & silver) - you can pick up some cheap frames in the op shop and the bargain stores - just buy some spray paint, and have fun - let your artist help....... you can even photograph some of her art work and have it blown up to poster size - the brighter the better. I'd suggest painting the walls white, with maybe a feature wall a timber bed head - one with a book shelf would be great - a double of course - the room is big enough. A rug to anchor the bed and some funky cushions. An Eames DSW white retro chair and a small white desk with some floating white shelves for odds and ends.... I'd probably get a white roller blind for the window, and paint the door, wardrobe doors and skirtings white, and a lovely large retro style light fitting in the middle of the room, or a hanging pendant next to the bed. A small bedside table - try Ikea - they have a great range, and not too expensive, you may even be able to get a great bedhead there - she sounds a very practical girl, so no frills. You want a young, fresh, modern look. Place the artwork randomly, in groups, on the walls - hang paper cut outs on the walls with blue tack, to see the effect, before you put up the art - Your artist could help with that too. What's her favourite colour??? Does she have any hobbies?? We need photos and more info.... What a lovely step dad you are!!! Good luck. I hope I've helped...

Sorry, can't quite visualize the juxtaposition. A couple of pictures or a floor plan would help. What kind of a gap are you referring to? 15 x 12' ish is a fair size room. Are there any windows in that space? Do you need another bedroom, a crafts room, bathroom with walk in closet, office/study, library / family room, studio? What are your interests? Personally I would love to have extra space for a painting studio and or some where of my own just to relax and meditate, do yoga etc.!

My first suggestion would be to change the bench tops to a light colour - (antique white) ceaser stone or granit depending on your budget. Replace Tiles above the sink, again a light cream/ antique white colour splash back either in glass, creaser stone or a tile. Looking at the photos you have posted and also reading your post about the interior of your home featuring brick and western red cedar timber. My next suggestion would be to stay with a timber kitchen ( the western red cedar) a different style cupboards instead of the loover doors. As I feel that lighter coloured kitchen cupboards would look odd and not suit the style of your home. Your floors remove the green carpet tile( I think this is what they are?) and replace with a light coloured tile,extending to your family room. I hope this help you .