Go with your gut Tracy..... it is a big investment but I have found that if it makes you smile every time you walk into your kitchen you'll never regret it!!!! I've recently moved into a smaller downsized home with my 3rd black kitchen, with drawers, no cupboards, except for the pantry which we use as the crockery and wine glasses stash. Mine is matt but no handles = no hip bangers! I chose to use snow white stone bench tops, the walls are painted natural white while the floors are pale oak hybrid vinyl.

You will probably need to get something bespoke (and expensive) built, or look towards a more commercial answer. I probably wouldn't use standard internal hollow core doors if you are trying to reduce the transfer of sound from a media room. However if you use solid-core doors, which will be better at reducing the sound, they will have a lot more weight, so it will be quite tricky recessing the top track into the ceiling, and making sure it is adequately fixed to the existing structure to support the weight. This is not the sort of job for your typical carpenter. I would suggest you do some research on "Operable Wall", which is the term architects use for openable walls with acoustic properties, such as this one: https://lotusdoors.com.au/products/80-Series-Operable-Wall These operable walls are designed to reduce the acoustic problems between adjacent spaces. Best of luck in finding a nice looking one that suits your home, Regards Alistair McLean Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

Unfortunately the door had to swing from that side due to light switches having to be a certain distance from water (shower). Plus I’d rather have the first view be of vanity and bath, rather than shower and toilet... Solution was to go for a hidden control arm (Glynn Johnson 410 series concealed overhead door stop) at the top of the door that bounces door back away from shower screen. Can’t see it when the door is shut. Plus didn’t interfere with water proofing/tiling.

Hi Shane, it sounds like you have some big plans in the pipeline there! Knowing where to begin with renovating can really make your head spin, can't it? have you made a list of your priorities yet? It's worth nutting it all out on paper before contacting the relevent professionals. The first thing to consider is - how do you want to budget for your renovations? are you hoping to do it all in one fell swoop to the bank manager's office or are you hoping to chip away at it as your financial resources allow? Ask yourself Why you want to move your front door. Are there traffic flow issues inside the house or are you hoping to improve the curb appeal? If the overall vision is to improve interior spaces, or the house silhouette itself, contact an architect or building designer, but if you are mostly wanting the house to sit within a fabulous outdoor environment that has a lot of potential, a landscape architect might be your best first port of call. Then again, if you are just looking for some initial input from an over aesthetic perspective, post some more info and photos here and plenty of ideas will come your way :)