Congrats, great potential. I agree that a grey like limed white would be great on the walls. The ceilings look lower than some 60s houses and painting both ceiling and walls in the one colour or 1/4 strength can accentuate the height of the rooms. White trim on the skirts and door frames are not too bland but those windows may look better framed with a darker trim. This colour palate will be a great canvas for you to add colour and texture that you indicated you like in furniture, baskets, throws etc. Suggest sticking to painting pre move in and once you've lived there a while you will know what you/house needs. Enjoy

I'm so glad I asked for ideas! It really opens up my options. I'm starting to think using the front verandah as an entry is an option. 'oklouise' we have ample parking away from the house, and I like your idea of enclosing part of the smaller verandah. We will be covering the ugly concrete (euphemistically called 'alfresco' in the real estate plan) with paving probably. I'm thinking that a 2.4 metre wide verandah across the front of the house would provide enough shelter for an entry, but not enclosed.

There should of been photos taken by property management before you entered into the tenancy. You should leave the property in the same condition that it was at the start of your tenancy. Ask the property manager to put in writing the comparison between start and finish of tenancy. If there are no repairs or extra cleaning required, (after completing the list as per your post) you should get your full bond returned to you. If the 3 metre light fitting was clean when you arrived, then it needs cleaning by you. Stay strong and document all conversions/emails, in case you have to go to the real estate institute for help.

Beacon and Bunnings are the Woolworths of lighting. Readily accessible, OK quality, reasonably priced, and very popular for these reasons. Check out the website for TecLed, who are LED specialists. They have thousands of specialist LED light fittings, better quality than Beacon or Bunnings, a good website, higher prices, and a limited number of showrooms. As with many things for your home you often get what you pay for... https://www.tecled.com.au/ Best of luck, Dr Retro Dr Retro House Calls/Dr Retro Virtual Visits