Hi Nicole, the tub is awesome, I did pick the longest deepest I could and still relative narrowness. It is definitely a tub I can float in! With the added wine glass shelf, pillar for candles, chandelier with dimmer and ipod player .. I can linger for a about 2 hours. Best of all I can turn on the hot water tap with my toes as I slumber lol

Thanks. Time and time again I can't stress the difference staging makes.

My daughter ran her business from her bedroom until they could afford a 3 bedroom house, their 2 bedder with two boys and no where else to fit an office was a very difficult time which thankfully they all survived. Having your office in your bedroom should be avoided at all cost, as you never leave the office behind as my daughter found out. Your bedroom is where you go to relax , I certainly wouldn't give up my sanctuary for anyone, even my kids. You are there full time so it makes sense. Your house already has enough rooms, except for making a small change to allow for another bedroom albeit small next to the bathroom as per my suggestion, Both of these rooms have space for the boys to have a desk (they don't need a lot of storage being part time) The desk in the living area can be built in to hide an office. This is a low cost solution and won't damage resale value. If down the track you can afford the new deck, try to work out to fit a room underneath as a hang out (media) area for the boys. not sure about WA but rooms like these in some states can have ceiling height at 2100, depends on what name!! you give them. My son is in a similar situation to you, except he now lives in a Studio Apartment in Sydney, so when he has his two kids 50 50 they make do in that space and seem to manage very well.

Good luck with the decisions! http://www.auraavenue.com.au does a large collection of wall art prints and posters, another great way to add colour, warmth and coziness to the ambience.