Both are awesome! Thanks for the pics!

Dog, file box of key documents (we keep them in one box from habit - we used to live in a high risk bushfire zone) and a figurine that belonged to my great grandmother.

Suzineedsahouse, what is the era or character of the house you have moved into, because perhaps that will influence design style regardless of size? Also, if you have been knocking out walls is it likely to be more open plan?? I moved from a small 1960's era granny flat into an as-small Art Deco 1940's apartment and found I went with more classic furniture with the second place because it just suited the aesthetic of high ceilings, floorboards, wide skirting boards, fireplace, ceiling roses etc. Having said that, I live in a block of 6 apartments, and I have seen the other apartments decked out completely differently (all of similar layout), from really modern, to mid-century, also one with a real retro art vibe, and they all looked great and seemed to suit the space fine. So maybe go with your taste in the end??

I am sorry if I was too brief. The colorbond pallet is so small compared to colours available form Dulux, Porters etc. all of which can be spray painted,rolled or painted by hand, etc. I just find it limiting, notwithstanding the excellent examples you have posted. All the best, Michael.