This is a structural evil that you will have to live with. But there are ways to turn it to your advantage. You could add a false ceiling between the beam and the far wall (about 6 " or so above the height of the soffit (bottom height) of the beam. As an extension of the false ceiling, you can also add a matching fake beam on the far wall side. Then recess lights into the false ceiling. In this way, you can turn this portion of the ceiling into a feature. With this feature, you could also turn attention away from the upturned 'pit' portion between the beam and the far wall. A fake beam at the far end will not interfere with circulation space, since you could place an entertainment unit there As an alternative to the false ceiling, you could create shallower beams in wood in that portion, parallel to the existing beam

Hi Gurdip. How often do you use the parking spaces and do you use both? Is the parking to the left of the camera shot or directly in front of the shutters? I might think about a mural painted on a board on wheels that could be moved ( if you only use one space) as I assume it would be difficult to paint direct. I also think your sofas are lovely! I would be inclined to make a separate seating arrangement with a table with them as they look as if they're trying to disguise the shutters at the moment. The area is lovely but might benefit from some large shrubs and trees.

I have no idea we need pictures

I moved to India in 2008 and had to relearn how to store food safely. These airtight plastic containers keep insects and humidity (mould/fungus) out of my dhals and spices. India cooking requires larger spice containers than shown in the above pictures. You can also get this same type of container in smaller sizes. Nice to have all of them in the same colour!! Makes the cupboard look tidy.