Hi Lesley, Balsa wood - that is a great idea, we use stuff that is much more environmentally friendly though, and reusable! You'd be surprised by the pricing too, it's not as much as you might think, and when you compare it to the cost of making changes once construction has already begun, it is much much lower.

I love nature so I saw the mountains first, then the flat roof, then the rain chains, then the glass walls, then the man, then the dog, then the whole picture. Quite a pleasing aesthetic overall. ...and Chook, I'd like to know WHY you are up on the roof in the first place!

now that you mention it ace and miss, I do believe the horse is a little horrified at what has happened to those poor springbok. And now that I know that is a who and not a pattern on those pillows, that is all i shall ever notice when i look. My appearance is now roughly the same as the horse, I do not seem to be turquoise though.

I think a mid-tone blue would be best. Something like a demin colour. Tropic Night by Dulux grabbed my attention, but at a half strength. I too am halfway through my own first renovation project - one that has grown exponentially, - and picking the colours was the hardest. I took some advice from the local paint shop, as well as from a interior decorator friend who works occasionally as a colour consultant with architects. Take as much advice as you can, and then throw it all into a mixer (your mind) and then - as others have suggested - go get a heap of sample pots and paint big (I mean BIG!!) swatches on the side of the house. Then take at least a week to keep looking at them in different lights, at different times and one colour usually will just become your favourite. That is the right one to paint. Best of Luck with your renovation project!