I agree with the above comments. need to look at colours and wall coverings as well as adding decorations with mirrors, pictures etc. What type of style and colours do you like? I would use your likes as a means of starting a picture board with things you like. My oldest son is nearly 20 and I am only now reorganising my house to suit the adults living in it. take your time and enjoy your creative inspirations, get ideas from books, TV and magazines, but don't go for trend, go for things that say "you".

Thanks Ladies! There are four down lights on either side of those light already (LED bright white - so at night it is fine I am more after helping to lighten up the whole place during the day). We chose those lights so that the natural light from outside is not obstructed. We had a big round light before that and it blocked it out. We have solar tubes in our kitchen already and love them - this is but just one area of the house where we have these coloured doors there are 7 others in the open space leading to different parts of the house - I chose this angle as it shows the two types of doors I have to deal with. Can't change the table - it is really expensive and hubby did not like any of the lighter ones when we were looking. Our old table blended in to the floor so table had to be lighter or darker. The rug under the table and chairs help to break it all up. Am considering more small solar tubes for that particular area too.

Julie I love that tan lounge. The only reason I’m thinking of changing my sofa is because we are thinking of putting a mirror tv where the mirror is and starting to use it as a nice family room. The current sofa isn’t that comfortable. So a new sofa is on the cards! Now you know I want to start with a blank canvas do you think I should introduce the tan leather or get a fabric grey sofa instead? And does the sofa colour affect the final colour of dining chairs?? Thanks so much for your advice!!

I think you have the overall mix wrong , and IMO that is at least part of the problem . The first thing that jumped out at me was the wall colour -- it is too 80's in my opinion . Go lighter , an off-white but hold the butter haha . Then add a mirror one wall , an artwork with lots of yellows and whites ( preferably in a timber frame that matches the other timber that I'll outline ) . A couple of other commentators have said about the 3 wood tones , and I genuinely think the darker ceiling and beams isn't helping , plus it clashes ; and while some people think the door and floor are too different in tone , I actually would varnish the door -- the mix of matt and gloss is more a sin than the tone differences , again my opinion . Ideally , slightly darken the door before varnishing if you can . And echoing others -- the light bulb is shocking ! Go modern if it suits , or rustic , just no plastic witches hats or those rice paper balls please !