Hi Deco Everything that I have collected part from the dining set which was an investment has been from garage sales. So I am quite happy to part with everything... I think the most expensive was $10.00. My problem is that I cant focus because you are right. I just have too much going on in different styles. Going with the style of the dining table - where do you think I should head with rug choices from everything I am reading - it says I should zone out the room?? I am staying away from leather couches and heading towards a cotton fabric. I really just want the space to be comfortable. Thanks for the tip about the ideabook. I've been collecting here and then, but mainly watching how people solve their dilemmas. I look but don't comment much.

With a very sloping block one has to adapt or go rolling down the hill. Making retaining walls which did not require a permit was tricky. (Over 1m high needed a permit) Keeping the Juniper tree roots happy was also tricky. Working around the natural fall of rain water is an ongoing concern. Taking video of heavy rainfall and watching the way the water wishes to go is key to figuring out how to put in drainage. Even when we thought we had it right, nature will still fight you!

Happy to help Bronwyn, there are lots to pick from and making the right discussion can simply make a kitchen. some people think that having the best door/benchtop/appliances make a kitchen but often its keeping it simple and selecting a plan door nice top and stylish handles that can make a kitchen. Please share a photo when its all done.

Hi Kate, Lip pulls are quite small to grab. I agree with Paul's comments and that the finger marks, drips, food splashes, etc are going to happen anyway no matter what type of handle you have, especially on underbench doors/drawers. I had the same concern about the look of too many handles, and opted for a concealed fingerpull (or you could go for a concealed push mechanism) on overhead cupboards & handles on the under bench ones as in the photo below. I went for the long handles as they are easy to grab & open. It's nice to have some hardware as it's like an 'accessory' for your kitchen - gives a bit of 'bling' or contrast whether you go for traditional polished chrome, black, rose gold, etc. Best of luck for your renovation