Just DO it ! You'll need to undercoat to make the paint cover, so once you have done them in white undercoat, you'll wonder why you hesitated.......they'll look brilliant. You could do them one unit at a time, until it looks right but you'll probably find you want to do them all white. Your suggested colour Antique White USA will look awesome and I too would suggest new door handles - it's surprising what just that change can do for a kitchen. The pendant lights would certainly make an inexpensive change to the whole area - I did it recently when I put in a secondhand kitchen and am super-pleased with the end result considering the awful lime green & mustard monstrosity I started with LOL.

I agree, too many neutrals. Pare it right back, e.g. Remove brown cushions and add some colour. Even the bowl is neutral where a splash of colour would help in the bowl or replace with bright coffee tablebook etc.. How do you get behind the couch? Could it be moved forward? Can you replace the black blinds as I agree they do dominate, otherwise could try adding some black cushions to support the small bolster on couch and to pick up the black theme, lift it all with a bright graphic cushion and print on wall. Cheap way to play with colors is to grab some wrapping paper in your favourite colors . The hall landing again take something out, how do you sit on the chair with a book on it? What is the purpose of extra sheepskin? While the items all go together they appear to clash with the floor, although that could be the photo, and I am not sure what the hero is? The throw on the chair or the mirror or rug? Good luck and post some updated photos

Hi everyone. Sorry for this late reply. To 94236633. The balcony is many metres from the ground so I could not risk pots on the ledge. I like the idea of a sculpture so I'll keep my eye out for something suitable. Thanks for your input. To Mel N Your idea sounds lovely but it's not suitable for this space. We have loads of balcony space on the north facing rear of the apartment for sitting about. Thanks for sharing. To Julie Herbert The white pots look good. You inspired me to try a temporary fix by moving some existing plants out there until I get my act together. It is an improvement on all the grey. Thanks for the inspiration. To Oskuee Your pics look terrific. Since your post (and Julie's) I now have a tall pot with a slender jade plant, a smaller potted jade popped on top of an upturned plastic waste bin, and the white pot I've also raised via a black waste bin. Didn't cost a cent, just a bit of muscle in transferring. Some colour would be good but as I said this is hopefully a temporary fix. If the window project doesn't eventuate I'll re-think the area. Thanks all for your thoughts and encouragement.

I love Irene's photos and the suggestion to build a wall inside the boundary to square off the front angle, with plantings in front of it. This would be a brave move (I would probably get a landscape designer in for this if you go this way). Otherwise (I haven't read the previous comments, apologies in case I repeat or contradict), I would plant a fuller medium sized tree in the front right side (the deepest part), though centred, not in the point itself! Something like a full Manchurian Pear (though be committed to pruning it to keep it from growing too large, they don't grow too fast, it should be manageable - otherwise try a pretty Snow Pear (my favourite!) or a Bradford for a more compact but pretty shape - you can even pleach (ie take off the lower branches to keep the first metre of trunk nice and bare for a more sculptural look), or if you want something that will keep more compact without too much trouble, a beautiful crepe myrtle (Ilove the white Natchez variety) makes a lovely sculptural feature tree. You can underplant this with a square garden bed with star jasmine (just keep it trimmed to shape) and they look amazing with some under lighting at night (easy DIY kits available these days). Then along the right fence line I would add plantings to keep it private and looking lovely, again I would go Chanticleer ornamental pear (or Capital are even more narrow but I don't love them, though they're very popular). Again you can underplant with hardy, quick growing and low maintenance star jasmine. Then along the driveway on the right side, plant something lower and along the left side (if you have soil here), plant Sweet Viburnum (I love this, we've planted the Dense Fence variety), again, quick growing, beautiful foliage and low maintenance.