This is the current look - it will be being repaired at some point from the many earthquakes we have had over the last two years and it is currently a very dark room. I would like to warm it up somehow. Suggestions? I did consider, white panelling 1/3 way up the wall and a collection of mirrors to reflect the light in.

I'm not sure how easy/cheap professional systems are to install. But it might be easier to look at the IFTTT app which works with "smart things" by samsung and many other samsung products, belkins we-mo, and even fit bit.

I missed the issue - did you ever find out what colour it was?

The house is in desperate need of a refresh and we are struggling to pick the colour scheme to complement the features. The design of the house is quite busy with the use of yellow bricks, timber and rough cast. The main feature differs depending on which side of house we're looking at: - front: bricks, timber and rough cast - sides: mostly bricks & timber - back: mostly bricks & timber We are not wanting to paint the bricks at this stage and would love some help with chosing the colours to make it more modern! Will be painting the timber, rough cast, balcony handrails, pergola & roof. See photos below (excuse the mess as in the middle of tidying up) Thanks in advance!