Hi all Just thought I'd give an update. Even though hubby and I discussed with each other that we will wait til we move in to get a dining table. Hubby went back to the store where we bought the sofa set to buy something, then he went ahead and bought the matching dining set because he got a good deal for it. Oh well. Thanks again to all those who helped me with this :)

Hi Jayne, when you search for an upholsterer they'll guide you on fabric choice based on the wearability of fabrics - though I would avoid anything with an obvious nap such as velvet, micro suedes etc - in the meanwhile take a trip down to your local Lincraft/Spotlight store and go online for upholstery fabric suppliers in your local area - this is where you can save some money and get an idea of what's available to you. There are some brilliant textural fabrics that have a self stripe that makes any nap that they've got look much better when it comes to long term use. Personally, I'd be inclined rather than having the lounges re-upholstered - if they're in good condition - have fitted tailored covers made (much easier and less expensive to change and so much easier if someone spills something on your lounge and these can also be scotchguarded).

The last home we had was a very small workers cottage so I kept the walls a light off white, table and to unit tops were gloss white to bounce the light around. My dining chairs and bar stools were clear acrylic so that I could see through them, the ends of my island bench/brekky bar were mirrored and my curtains were textured white sheers so that they also didn't take up too much visual room. All of my furniture was on legs so that I could see under it and the lounge room rug was pulled away from the lounge just a teeny bit so that I could see a little bit of timber flooring all the way round it, that all made the floor size look just a bit bigger. Bedrooms had mirrored wardrobe doors and bathroom was almost completely white (except for dark floor) and had frameless shower screen and oversized vanity mirror to reflect as much light as possible. Friends and visitors would comment that the house was bigger than they had imagined from the outside.......it wasn't, it was just styled inside to make it look larger.

Hi Polly - we have a number of gorgeous triptychs that may be just what you're looking for! Azure Bay, K'Gari (Fraser Island) and The Daintree would look stunning! To suit your 300 cm long sofa, I would recommend art that is approximately 75-85% of that total 300cm width you're working with. Each triptych in our collection features 3 pieces of art that were designed to be together! In your specific case, I would recommend our 30x50 inch size. Each of the 3 artworks measures 30 inches (76.2cm's wide) by 50 inches (127cm's tall) - therefore, the 3 pieces in total would measure 228.6 cm's wide. In addition, allowing for some negative space in between each artwork, you will find that these stunning pieces would fit your space beautifully, bringing balance, beauty and gorgeous colour into your world. We are happy to offer a 'virtual proof' of this artwork in your space so you can see how it will look on your wall prior to order - simply send us an email with a photo of your lounge with the wall behind and we will work our magic for you :). Our triptych's are available as classic canvases, professionally framed fine art prints and boxed framed canvases, all delivered within Australia. We're also proud to offer 10% off all purchases over $150.00 to all Houzzers ... simply enter code HOUZZ at checkout. Please don't hesitate to contact me via the website www.thewildheartcollective.com or via email nik@thewildheartcollective.com if you require further assistance - we would love to be a part of your wild heart :). Here is our Triptych - Azure Bay :) https://thewildheartcollective.com/collections/triptych-family-art-collection-set-of-3-matching-artworks/products/azure-bay-triptych-3-artworks?variant=18436007854169