Hi Ginny, What a great room! Artwork always adds personality, ambience and interest to a room. Please see attached some images of your room with some original artwork by Australian artist all of which are available on hatch-d. Artwork depends on your personality and the size and lighting in your room. I'd be very happy to help you find the right pieces for your room at a great price. Just email me through the website and we can start an obligation free conversation. Best, Jacqui

I have not read all of the above. It must be tempting to render and paint the fireplace but if it is decided to work with it then maybe you can find your colour palette in the bricks. The new grey carpet will give you a fresh neutral but grey can be very cold. you might need a bit of warmth in the others colors chosen for walls or soft furnishings. If you extend the tile base in front of the fireplace that will give another opportunity to introduce more impact with the tiles. There are always lots of gorgeous tile options. I am loving some of the Moroccan looking styles.

I was thinking something like this

In my opinion, junior interior designers are like creative superheroes. Apart from the obvious design chops, having a strong grasp of space planning, color theory, and materials is key. Oh, and killer communication skills – you gotta sell those brilliant ideas! Hey, speaking of honing skills, ever thought about checking out a training provider in Malaysia? Not trying to push it, but diverse learning experiences can really spice up your creative toolkit. Keep rocking those design dreams, and remember, every challenge is just another opportunity to shine.