Hi Barry, I personally don't think the large blank space lends itself to a piece of art. It's up too high and contrary to your thoughts, it wouldn't be the feature you'd hope for it to be. Besides, the money you spend on a piece large enough, would be better spent on a smaller, higher quality piece mounted at the correct height (eye-level) that would compliment another part of your home. Getting back to the blank space, have you considered using a timber veneer for the wall cabinets? Something that would work with your bench, and then you could use the same veneer as wall panels to continue above the blank space over the cupboards. Perhaps you could even incorporate led strip lighting to give it a little more wow factor. Timber is great because it adds a layer of warmth to the polished concrete and dark cabinets. Good luck, and keep us posted! Would love to see which way you go. Cheers, and have a great weekend. Steve

I'd pick the cupboard white first. Pick what you love. Then get the wall colour tinted to match the cupboards. Nothing worse than mismatched whites. Either match them or go a contrast on the wall.

Hi Sarah, You can go for alternative stone cladding from Boral called Cultured Stone. They are great products and can be installed by most stone masons on brick or rendered walls. If you're in WA, you can find out more by calling us on 13 15 40 or visiting http://www.midlandbrick.com.au/cultured-stone.asp However, if you're in the East Coast, you can check out Which product is available in the state you live in: http://www.boral.com.au/productcatalogue/CategoryDirect_CTR.aspx?country=AUS&category=81 Below are examples of Cultured Stone cladding that's most similar to the photos you have attached: Boral Coral Stone - Fossil Reef Boral Cobblefield - Texas Cream Boral Country Ledgestone - White Oak Hope we at Midland Brick have been able to help you out Thanks!

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.