I would do a few things. Firstly, the kitchen area is nicely enclosed but lacks overheads, and this back wall has the potential to really impact the kitchen, so I would consider overhead cabinets across this wall, or at the least, floating shelving..which Fiona_ab has some great tips on I've read! I would address the tiles beneath, by installing simple overheads not to the ceiling, and a new splash back, you not only will improve storage, but also lighting and meet the regulations on having a proper range hood. The cabinets would be inexpensive, shelves even more so, and splash back choices can be also. I suggest looking into a product called metaline by laminex, an acrylic, fire rated product that appears as a glass splash back, but which can be cut onsite. S easy for DIY ers. Secondly, paint it out in a light neutral with a pink base, as your kitchen cabinetry look like mushroom and oyster linea laminex, with the standard flecked top, which has a grey tone to it. I'm suggesting going with this, as the kitchen is the single most permanent installation in your space, so work with it, and it will feel unified and cohesive. Directly behind your island back, this naturally would fit a dining or small meals space, position your table lenghtways to extend your room, and help allow it to be divided down the middle, so a sofa can be placed back to it facing toward the internal tv corner?.. The two windows would become a focus in your new meals space, so consider pai ting this wall, which sticks out thanks to the kitchen recess, in a slighted darker shade of your wall colour. And in-between your two windows, either a large mirror with a dresser or console below, or a gorgeous abstract artwork, that fills the wall with exaggerated scale, and introduces a colour palette for soft furnishing for you. And zone your space. Build layers in each spot, a rug just placed under your sofa, ambient lighting in each zone, and perhaps a statement pendant above your dining table, address window dressings, as it's an open shared space, I think keeping them the same will be best, so I'd go a shutter so light is maximized but privacy and function can still be sectioned off.

Hi Sue, There are endless possibilities with a room of this size. Try floating shelves to go along with your TV unit or a collage of pictures to help blend in your wall speakers. If wall paper is too much you could consider individual wall stickers to create a swooping flock of sea birds or shoal of fish to carry in the coastal theme. Definitely consider the use of tall vases that you can light up. Pick a theme and work with it but careful not to smother it with too many things. Keep it simple and it'll be nice. I've attached some examples that I've found online, the same images can be view via the below links. Cheers, Dex http://bradpike.com/interior/high-wall-decorating-ideas http://housedecoratingideasmag.com/10-bedroom-wall-decorating-ideas-for-a-beautiful-bedroom/ http://www.kylieminteriors.ca/decorating-ideas-for-wall-mount-tvs-how-to-blend-in-the-black-hole/tvhomeklondikecom/ http://azlifewave.com/high-quality-interior-decorating-ideas-for-living-rooms-inspiration/light-and-fresh-nuance-interior-decorating-ideas-for-living-room-with-minimalist-pine-tv-desk-and-media-center-nice-blackbeige-wall-shelves-beautiful-indonesian-ethnical-rattan-lamps-and-wooden-sta/

Hi Guys! I would like to know if you have decided on a TV yet? I would absolutely love to show you the "BeoVision Avant 55". It will absolutely take your breath away. Mounted Flush on to the wall, Cable Free. Netflix and Apple TV built-in. One remote to control the whole home. And the best thing is... well take a look at the video.

Hi Lila The waste pipe can still work with the L shape but if you are concerned, switch the sink and BBQ locations. That way the BBQ fumes will be further from the house too. Access to the back yard is always a consideration but I wouldn't let it rule your overall design as there are always ways around it. I had a mini bobcat come through my house to dig the pool in the back yard when I lived in Brisbane!!! A sail maker or equestrian sewer could easily make a good cover for the bench unit and I've seen it work on several occasions, but I would save up for the pergola to the side of the house which without any issues with the neighbour, could go to within 1.1m of the boundary or just as I drew it. Good luck with the decision making and enjoy your alfresco lifestyle.