Thanks Fiona. I just wish people would realise you don't need to spend much to make things look good. Everything in my house is either a Garage sale or Vinnies find. I then do it up. I have done so all my life, as I grew up in a poor family with 8 siblings. I must say it erks my hubby but he's gotten use to it. People do walk in my home and always give me great feedbacks and compliments. I have just finished this room below. All this is in SAME room. I just want to show how you can make things look good without expense. The Chaise lounge cost me $80! I did have to add more foam which I collected from someone throwing couch on side if the rd, to the seating & fix the leg. The Floor rug $70 from the Reject shop. The Dresser I painted white was $350. It looks amazing. The wall behind this dresser, I painted with Dulux Pearl STRIPES, it's a suttle feature, but looks amazing. The chandelier $25, I sprayed it Latte and stuck candles on it as I have led lights in ceiling. The long book cupboard was stained brown & again I painted and the chairs on either side cost $25ea and I had the cushions recovered for $40ea. My favourite is the Leather Chair. I did have it covered prof., That did cost a penny, but it was worth it. Believe me I hate spending large amounts, when you can get a better solid piece than the crap that's around. You can see in the background my Dining setting with 8 chairs. That was $350. I just sanded the top of the table and clear varnished it! I can go on & on. As I have so many things I have brought to life. But just want to make it clear to all out there, that you can achieve your décor without spending heaps. Oh I must add, my Brown Italian Leather sofa ABOVE I purchased from ebay including a lge poof, again $350.The white coffee table above was also Brown stained. I purchased for $40. I striped it. Painted bottom white, then just left a clear stain on top as once I sanded it, I found the wood was so beautiful, that I couldn't paint it. The 2 single sofas above, were purchased from Vinnies for $65ea. I didn't have to do anything to them. This is not everyone's taste, but you can buy to suit your own décor. I would love to write a book on everything I have ever changed, just to prove it can be done. So people on a tight budget.......... You can achieve it. Hope this inspires a lot of you guys. cheers

Hi There! I have a sample of the Malibu, and the Wattyl white, and the Laminex Polar White is a good match, and being such a crisp white, it should work well with the grey in your flooring. You can always add warmth and an accent colour with your decor and furnishings . I hope it works out for you! Kind Regards, Sharon

Hi again. Finally took the plunge and had the kitchen resprayed. So much lighter and a great job by the professionals. Hard to remember the mustard kitchen now, except the photos remind me.

I was thinking something like this