The wood flooring in that chevron pattern is quiet pretty.

I suggest painting the wall with the door all white or cream, leave the bookshelves, even get a sheer fabric for the window in the target color. If you must, leave the stripe on the wall and ...

I wouldn't paint the mouldings a dark color and I wouldn't make them wood colored either. The nice wood features of the Eames lounger and any other woody furniture you have is a nice detail already...

Interesting, but no. The chrome parts only look good while its dry and new. Ever try to clean a soap dish made from chrome after the soap has been used several times? I also agree...