Treating the sliding doors as a modern insertion and keeping the rest traditional could be striking. However, what does the house need from the interior? If it needs more light/views opening the house further with larger windows could be great too. An important detail for the sliding doors will be the casing (trim) - whether modern and intentionally different or matching the rest.

This is where the kitchen is going to be. Where my husband is will be counter top at that height. with a big wide counter top to sit under. on the back wall double door fridge a metre gap. 2 wall ovens then a sliding door where the ladder is. A scullery. Behind my husband to the side of him a sink the cooker then space. Where the big flat plank is on the ground (ish) will be the movable island. you can see a taster of the stone wall which will be on both sides of the entrance hallway, the flooring will look very similar to this http://carpetdiscounters.co.nz/product.aspx?product_id=441 . You may note the steel next to my husband on that side. it also needs to be treated. Thank you very much

I'm finding it a little hard to see the detail. Can you enlarge the top 2 plans?

Hi I think you are correct in your thinking that you may be creating a look that does not have cohesion. Decide which feature you like best... is your heart set on the Chevron duvet (have you already purchased it), or do you like the black wall gold dot idea better? Make your choice and then remember to think "rhythm and repetition" when selecting other items for the room. For example if you decide on the black wall gold dot idea, look for a circular mirror, or a throw cushion for the bed in a circular design to pull the look together, or artwork with gold dots. If your heart is set on having both chevron and dots together your design will still work, so long as you have other items with chevron and dots! Remember there are no hard and fast rules, and a bedroom is a special space that reflects you and your personality so bend the rules and choose items that please your soul