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If you don't like the lattice, how about creating a brick wall in its place? It's a lot more labour intensive, but if you pick brick that is the same as (or similar to) the ones that are used in your house it might create a more cohesive feel between the house, the extension and the yard area.

The last pic is awesome. If I had enough friends that liked playing games my collection would look like that. Also, the cat in that pic is very cute :D

Hmmm.... To me it seems as if the table itself doesn't quite go with the place. Of course I can only see a little bit of it, but the ewok chairs match what I can see of the sofa and that sidetable/cabinet thing, the table doesn't.

That said, I like the Ikea chairs with the table, they're both more modern and clean lined.

Hmm.... It being a rental I assume you can't paint over the wood. Depending on budget and how long you plan to stay there you could create a secondary wall just before the wood paneling and paint that. Although I'm not sure if that will work with the window seats and such. Hmmm

Other than that, I tend to agree that a mirror over the fireplace would just reflect more wood. I'd go with a nice big art piece, in a lighter/brighter colour scheme plus some nice furniture in a bright and light colour.

As for lighting for the reading nooks, hanging ceiling lights are awesome or maybe a wall light that shines downwards.

The clouds are awesome :D I'd put a bunch of pillows there to lie on and stare at it :) Or a hammock :D Would make and awesome relax nook, retreat with a book and a drink and pretend your outside, even when it's raining. Can even put fake grass(like) stuff on the floor :D

Hmm.... I don't think these 4 are scary at all, for any age-group. Intriguing, yes, very much so, there's a couple here that, if I had the space and money for it, I would definitely want. Some kids might be apprehensive at first but I think most will run for it and play with it.

Don't know if this is possible, but could you get a piece of glass that is cut to such a size that it will fit between the handles? I'm thinking that if you get a piece that will fit exactly on the spot where the round bit becomes the curve it will be secured enough. You could slide it in from the front and it wouldn't be able to go up or down.

@KTG, agreed :) For me, if I had that amount of money and was looking for a place in NY, I'd buy this in a heartbeat. And then mostly because of the shelves (although I love the other features too).

It looks awful :S

Clever idea, sure. But on the whole I find this just a cluttered mess...