Hi Lina, i see what you mean about the awkward layout. Although it seems great to have some much room for transition it doesn't leave a great deal for functional living. Is there any wall behind the wicker chair? I'm wondering if reshuffling the tv to be on the stair wall would work?

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Hello, We are a couple building a new house. Is there anything you can suggest or we need to know around electrical needs. Many thanks in advance

Hi , when I've looked , there seem to be several different styles of Paris French style awnings -- there are red and white striped ones with scalloped ends , some are squarish , some 1/4 round , some have the ends also 1/4 round . Then there are ones that almost look like half those ladies Victorian umbrellas -- sort of 1/4 of an orange in shape , but in red . Some have white stripes , some have white piping around them , some have both , some are just red . But then when you look at old established Paisian shops , quiet a lot have sloping but quite square awnings , often between pillars , and often closer to burgundy than red , often with gold letters namimng the shop . No doubt you know what you want , but theres a huge variety . The smaller rounder ones can be imported ( Ali Express shows them around $120 each but I think thats plus freight and GST ) , but custom made ones to suit specific shapes or areas or colours , you would need an awning company , as they would know where to get the frames etc . An upholsterer or similar may be alble to make them , but they would presumably have trouble sourcing the frames .