Your "so many projects" problem as well as your recent post about these rock walls makes me see some merit in your husband's plan. You have a real problem with weeds in those rock walls that you need to beat, so it would pay off to take a long view. The long view of your plan says that if you leave this dirt exposed, no matter what you plant, you will have a weed-infested mess by the end of the summer. I would actually think it quite a good plan to do the fabric and rocks thing for now, for a year or two, until you have the weed problem in this whole area more under control, possibly grass removed at the base of the rock wall. You could leave a little space open to try some of the plants you have in mind. Try your delosperma in a sunny area and see how it spreads and grows before you commit a whole area to it. Plant and nurture some other ground covers as well in a sunny, open bed somewhere. As you get the whole property under control, you can gradually remove the rocks and fabric here and plant up a little more area. You can even plant in holes in the fabric, either a bit of ground cover here or a smoke bush there, and remove the rocks and fabric as they grow in. By the way, this looks like a perfect place for some nice carpeting junipers - "Mother Lode" for example, with some of the blue ones. KarinL

I'm such a huge believer in saving the space and adding what to do with it later. Can he just Sheetrock it to how far back you want it, and treat it like the rest of the room? you might want to put some toys in those nooks now created, or a reading nook with a soft chair and a lamp. Bookshelves you can always add. I was thinking of that for the 2 on the ends. The one in between the seats, I'm thinking of a small door on each side and a "secret clubhouse". At least you are catching it now, sometimes these things don't show until we see them in full 3D live action. good luck!

Creating symmetry could help without adding a lot more items that could create a clutter vibe. You might consider rehanging the three octagon shelving pieces, one centered over each sofa cushion, placed to to form a slightly diagonal line with the smallest one at the high end and the add two new pieces -- higher over the left (aligned with where the first and second cushion meet) and lower than the diagonal line on the right (aligned where the middle and third cushion meet). Make these two newly added boxes or frames or decorative items of similar size and somehow relevant to each other, including the most dominant color. You could even add additional octagon shelving painted in your favorite bright or bold color.. https://www.etsy.com/listing/743522404/floating-geometric-octagon-shelf?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=octagon+shelf&ref=sr_gallery-1-8 You could choose two bold colored circles; https://www.etsy.com/listing/564205623/blue-agate-stone-design-circle-music?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_christmas_Art_and_Collectibles&utm_custom1=944d3c0c-df9a-4299-b772-94d6c8670b80&utm_content=go_1707294370_69268675129_331635229824_pla-314954651933_c__564205623&utm_custom2=1707294370&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuc260cX46QIVGEmGCh01wg9FEAQYBSABEgJKv_D_BwE https://www.etsy.com/listing/564209897/colored-ocean-waves-falling-down-circle?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_christmas_Home_and_Living&utm_custom1=944d3c0c-df9a-4299-b772-94d6c8670b80&utm_content=go_1707294370_69268674649_331635229806_pla-303628061699_c__564209897&utm_custom2=1707294370&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuc260cX46QIVGEmGCh01wg9FEAQYAiABEgIpPPD_BwE or add a different art form such as pressed metal wall art with pieces of similar size to each other. https://www.touchofclass.com/infinity-sun-wall-art-bronze/p/W842-001/?kc=ZMFPFS8&code=YMF03&color=Bronze&size=&tid=YMFPLA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw9PlwMT46QIVA2yGCh1xDAMjEAkYAiABEgLeO_D_BwE https://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Artwork-Celtic-Handmade-Certified/dp/B0155G6JYO https://www.amazon.com/Urban-Designs-Handcrafted-Flock-Birds/dp/B0168873L6/ref=pd_lpo_201_img_0/136-9494044-5156007?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0168873L6&pd_rd_r=e390fd56-50ca-4460-a3e1-177ef7557f00&pd_rd_w=ezai0&pd_rd_wg=3Q8cq&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=6MXHM1EYMTEX2KNCS78G&psc=1&refRID=6MXHM1EYMTEX2KNCS78G https://www.amazon.com/Octagon-Octagonal-Hanging-Geometric-Decorative/dp/B07Q2MCNTR https://www.antiquefarmhouse.com/hand-carved-scalloped-wall-mirror.html https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RHVZ33W/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07RHVZ33W&pd_rd_w=qYKx2&pf_rd_p=48d372c1-f7e1-4b8b-9d02-4bd86f5158c5&pd_rd_wg=h8EXz&pf_rd_r=G2S2W9Z4T4C442S6NW94&pd_rd_r=b919e319-2abf-412d-96cf-b1a6c589cb14&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTVZZNDFISUdDQUkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0MTU0NzgzSjRXQzJJOVgxT0VVJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNDgyMjg2Qk1QMElETlE1Nkwmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl Mirrors wouldn't be my first choice but some people like them.

It's nice. maybe a tad boring. You could do sconces, or some solar shades, bamboo shades, or even a simple faux roman shade w/a bit of color or pattern. quick mockup w/same color shades as your countertop and a sconce over each window see this modern kitchen and how they placed the woven wood blinds above the window? that might look good w/yours. tried to photoshop it for you. I'd also bring in more greenery or maybe a centerpiece plant for your island. just for a bit of color you could try and find a sconce that is similar to your pendant lighting Here's a mock-up with some color/pattern Love your floor tile.