Dear Bronwyn: thanks - I am an anthropologist - took a lot of linguistics and LOVE identifying regional names - I seem to do pretty well. However, yours is such a classical name - would be hard to mis-identify! :-) I am SO glad you have fallen in love with your beautiful home. I assume you are in England ?, not US, definitely go to flea-markets, swap sales and find an old stove replacement if this your concept. I don't know how big any of your bathrooms are, but we placed our double-stack in the bathroom! I also then made a very "small" partition - about 15 inches framed- which provides the idea of separatness from the bathing area. However, our bath is a rather large space - as it was the original back porch. This could free up some space in your pantry? And you might consider framing in and doing a cabinet finish for the fridge - then it would not stick out like a sore thumb. Please check out on line: Rusteoleim (paints) - they have entire new kits for refinishing cabinets -and countertops? Since you are a re-doer - perhaps having wooden countertops made would better suit your home? I would certainly NOT use granite, or something of this ilk - I think this would detract from the feel of the home. This also might give you an opportunity to save some pennies and wait to get what you really want to have - I actually did NOT have a kitchen sink for 15 years - it was in the bathroom [(one of those long old porcelain kitchen sinks (country)] because this was the only place in the home which was plumbed - OUCH! I guess the moral of the story is: I could be worse! :-)

Wow, what a beautiful transformation. Doesn't even look like the same kitchen or house. Great job! Love the extension into back yard. The outdoor space will be wonderful.

You have a lovely sized room. As commented you could paint the walls white. Also consider a soft warm grey, Resene Quarter Truffle (NZ colour). The orange and textured rug and mirror warm the space. I would definitely look at a navy blue as an accent - throw, cushions. A massive artwork with lots of colour would look amazing on the large wall to the left of the fireplace. Curtains look more "beige" but I think they will look okay with the soft grey walls but will also make the floor blend better and become less noticeable. Good luck. An amazing space.

Thank you sooooo much Kate & dreamer for your comments and sketch - can't thank you enough!! Kate - you are spot on! the previous owners had this room styled for relaxation/garden view, however for our family of 4 - the function is the key thing. Dreamer - your sketch is super helpful! exactly where I put the TV - and feels the most 'normal'. I might change the furniture to your suggestion. The 2 seater cream couch fits where the chair is, without blocking the bedroom access. Do you think better? Unfortunately the french doors open inward, and recessed sill's won't allow the change :-( Here are some photos...I am wanting to replace all the furniture/this is all from the Op shop Iv had for years. I can clear the clutter...but would love to still keep some books/musical instruments in there - maybe all in a different unit (tall) with the TV/books included? A friend suggested a big tall corner cabinet with the TV inside, on that corner wall directly opposite to dreamers sketch..which I thought about, but unsure on also I am so appreciate of advice - and would love to hear more of your thoughts, any furniture tips welcome too :-) Thank you!!