The first time I saw a lizard eat a little lizard I was aghast! But I did learn a valuable lesson from lizards that I will share: Lizards are scared to death of snakes. If you have them around, always look around before you start pulling weeds, etc. in an area and see if any are way up high on the wall of the house, they will be pointing head down. If you see that, there is a snake around somewhere close, betcha!

I really don't like lizards, either - they make my skin crawl - but they aren't harmful. I have loads of them (along with toads and tree frogs, which also make my skin crawl) all around the foundation of my home. I just leave them alone - they eat bugs, and that's a good thing. I've noticed that lizards enjoy sunning themselves on rock/brick surfaces, which is probably why they're hanging out in your lava rock. If you have any kind of water feature in your 'tropical garden', they'll be attracted to that as well. Renee

This is a lovely room! In a small space continuity is important. Before you add or paint anything else, paint the daybed and both chairs a dark brown, British Colonial as mentioned above. This way you can add the color you want here and there. The table in front of the daybed needs to be higher, like a tea table height. Use the chest on the side. To make the daybed more comfy, add old fashioned wedge pillows across the back and then the big pillows on top. They are the best support and you won't even see them. https://www.amazon.com/Bolster-Replacement-Insert-Cushion-Perfect/dp/B011CZWYT6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542001435&sr=8-3&keywords=wedge+daybed+pillow&dpID=41J6VtPqM6L&preST=SY300_QL70&dpSrc=srch

Maybe something like Codiaeum variegatum 'Yellow Mamey'?