Thank you all for the suggestions. I have been wondering about red, it's a bit nerve wracking! I guess it's just a matter of finding the right shade so…

Hi all,
I've got a large lounge with lots of windows and cathedral ceilings, very airy and light. Almost too airy - we're getting new sofas and a new…

It could have been the sitting room once, yes.

Thanks to both for the suggestions.
Unfortunately there still wouldn't be room at the end of the bed to walk through, since there's only one wall that can fit the…

Here are the dimensions of our bedroom.

Good idea Mike - tonight's project!

Hi Mrs B,
I do agree, but unfortunately there's just no other way to arrange the room - it's kind of a long thin room with a door on one…

Ok, this seems to have worked. I hope everyone else can see it!

Hi Michelle,
No, we're not planning to unblock it. Ideally I'd remove the whole thing and knock out the chimney breast to make more space in our tiny rooms, but we…

Hi Michelle and everyone, I was hoping you could give me a second opinion on an idea I've had for our bedroom.
We've got a victorian style fireplace - arch shaped…