the room and the view already look amazing but what activities will the room be used for? who lives in the house? what is on the other two walls? what rooms lead into this room? what styles of furniture do you like? please post a sketch ofthe room showing measurements of walls, placement of doors, windows and connecting rooms

Hi there do you have any privacy issues with the windows, looks like you will be able to have great book cases built into some of the wall nooks cheers

With such a large space you could try a back to back sofa/seating arrangement to take in both the tv or the lovely view...

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I think the window frames and ceiling fan set the tone of this room. Love siriuskey's first photo....great play of the contrast between light and dark, yet still neutral and classic.

Here's your amazing bar, it's got a bit of bling, love the large mirror so that when you are sitting up to the bar the room is reflected. This should give you some ideas you certainly have the space

Very Glam but just the idea of a great mirror and lovely comfortable stools to sit up to your bar sipping a cocktail or two, Haha

Start by thinking about how you use your time - are you alone a lot ( and maybe need bookshelves, a desk , storage for craft items,or gym equipment)? if so , plan at least one corner to accommodate bookshelves, a desk or a really nice comfy chair. Apart from that, bring that outside in! Cluster furniture around a large mat, and keep it low so the view is your best painting - anything else on the walls should allude to it - colours or subject. Don't go too small with ornaments or art pieces. Lastly, look for natural fabrics and fibres, and use them to focus on the intimate seating area. At least two colours from a favourite print or art work could then be brought down into cushions ( and maybe a throw for those cool nights). Good luck!

If this were my lovely room near the beach and the forest and I had a limitless budget, I'd buy a big natural fibre rug (as big as I could find), a lovely large timber coffee table, three large cane lounges so you could arrange them in a u-shape in front of the tv - but still allow for conversation and window gazing when not watching the screen, a nice desk and chair for under some of those beautiful windows, a reading chair or two with a view to the outside and low bookshelves under the windows. I'd probably put a feature wall in the tv nook so that the tv wasn't the focal point of the room and I'd keep the colours to a natural palette so as not to distract from the beautiful vista which, to me, is the highlight of the room.

I hope you post a picture when you've created your little haven.

Best of luck, I hope you have fun and enjoy the results.

My idea before you furnish is to define the room into areas and activities, then you have more of an idea how you will want the furniture to look and live with, keep to neutral colours and add accent colours so that if at anytime it feels a little tired all you need to do is change the accent colours with rugs throw cushions etc etc, with all the room you have try not to over furnish and clutter it so the flow is kept and the areas defined but connect...hope that helps you in some way.

Love Robfos's room - she has drawn a picture in my mind of the perfect room. My suggestion for beachy vibe would be natural fibres, (jute, cane, linen etc) with some pale sea green/blue or teal - think of the colours of driftwood, sand and of course the sea and sky! Lots of textures in pale washed out colours. Good luck - you have such a great space to work with - I'm envious!

Thanks Nancy @nancymiller48 - sounds like we're on the same design page

Look forward to seeing it, good luck I am sure you will love it when you finish, and most of all a home is to be lived in with love, laughter and happiness your own safe haven.

How exciting for you, have fun with it, very much looking forward to what you do with your beautiful new room x

Hi Roz,

Looks like you have a beautiful space with lots of light, great idea to go with a tropical theme and the bar will be a fantastic touch. If you want something a little more casual, have you considered adding a [drinks trolley/ bar cart[(https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/bar-trolleys-let-the-good-times-roll-stsetivw-vs~56579761) instead of a built-in bar?

Also, there are some great ideas in [this story[(https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/get-the-look-caribbean-style-with-a-twist-stsetivw-vs~76280038) that might help you with furniture and decor. As a lot of other people have said, natural fibres are going to be your best friends, as are lots of [beautiful houseplants[(https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/our-10-hottest-indoor-plants-stsetivw-vs~27299305) to add lushness and freshness to the space, perfect with all of those windows.

Hope this helps, and can't wait to see the finished product!

Deirdre