Charles's is a very masculine room, with no personality. He's chosen white walls - very unadventurous. I think he should have painted them a softer cream colour. The whole room looks more like an office than a living room. He should have put the computer in a corner somewhere, in a less obtrusive position. A computer reminds you of work and makes it hard to relax. And then electrical items like the huge TV and video are never attractive - they're always difficult to hide. The wooden blinds are fashionable and practical but they do have quite a clinical appearance. I think he should have had curtains. The sofa is also a bit old-fashioned and seems to be out of place in this modern room. He should have got rid of it, I'm afraid, even if it was a present from his mother. I think Lucy has created a more comfortable, more co-ordinated living area. The classic cream curtains go well with the cream sofa; they're both fashionable choices. And she has made the fireplace much more interesting. But she should have put a large picture or a mirror above it. It would make more of a focal point. The large pot with the willow branches is a marvellous idea. I love it. But the rug is too big and rather dark. She should have chosen a smaller, lighter rug. On the whole, I have to say I think Lucy seems to have thought more about the decorating than Charles.