Progress, our laundry is becoming a laundry bathroom and sink is in and washing machine working a big relief when you have 3 children under 6. First photo can see washing machine sink next to external door, I was planning to mount dryer above bench but have found out my dryer is not able to be mounted on wall..... oh well I don't use it very often it can live in the garage maybe more overhead cupboards Second photo new external door where window was ,,, am loving the extra light and the direct access to the clothes line. You can see the existing toilet area. The old broom cupboard now has a window for light and ventilation and plumbing for shower Third photo the opening for the new cavity door into spare bedroom yet to be completed. The plumbing showing hole in wall as we have put an outdoor shower both hot and cold, taps for washing machine and sink. We also had to put water and drain in for shower. In answer to the costing $5500 for the demolition, doors windows and all plumbing. cabinets $1500 $500 for the fittings taps 2 showers etc Still have to tile and paint We are happy with the way it is looking

I just finished my kitchen with Laminex riven wood grain in sublime teak, Caesarstone buttermilk bench top and splash back, and Preference oak in parana colour. It is an earth tone brownish hue and am quite happy with that. Your greyish colour theme with dark wood accent is nice. There are many shades of wood floor that you can choose to match or contrast with the rest of kitchen.

Hello NY, thanks for your comments. The two colours were not going together, just one of those two for feature island. Solid 'white' perimeter cupboards and white stone bench top. I wanted a feature laminex with texture as it tends to soften the overall look of concrete and provides warmth. That's why I haven't gone towards solid colours for my island bench. Decisions decisions!

Never select colours off the internet! There are too many variables with lighting, cameras, graphics cards and monitors to make a decision with any accuracy. Even if you had a high end graphic designer's monitor with realistic colour rendition your interpretation of the image will be affected if the photo was taken under a warm light or cool light. Please get Laminex to send you a sample chip, or pick one up from your cabinetmaker. By reviewing the sample in your room where you will be using it under different light conditions such as daytime and artificial light, is the ONLY way to make the right decision. Best of luck with your cabinetwork. Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls