Project 'Paint Everything In Sight'

Yes, we've been decorating . . . well for the most part Martin has been decorating - almost every room in the house has had at least a lick of paint, but the living room is scheduled for a bit more of a makeover. 

While I was away visiting family, Martin refreshed all the magnolia paintwork and the coving - with everything piled into the middle of the room while he worked.

Then it was on to more de-cluttering of cabinets and bookshelves, and a lengthy debate over some interior design questions.

Having taken the curtains down while decorating, we realised how much lighter the room was without them - so should we leave them down? 
(While there are blinds on all the windows, they did look a bit bare without the curtains in place.) 

And, feature wall, or no feature wall?

In the end we did go for something a bit different . . .

Gold metallic paint on the end wall, and round all the window recesses - which are now framed with voile panels instead of curtains.  Must admit I'm rather pleased with it!