Hello, It's amazing how one job leads to another. Remember that unless you do it yourself the installation cost for Tiles can be steep so make sure you get a quote before you decide. I would be cautious having a busy strip at the top of the tile as it may close a small room in even further but it would probably be wise to go for similar as the bathroom as long as you like them. Maybe a clean metallic strip or rounded edge tile would make the room a bit bigger but it is a toilet so they are always small.

The space already looks quite clinical and I think with your laminate options will be more so. I love the way timber softens grey and white and agree with the comments above. Have you checked about how hard wearing the Diamond Gloss is? You don't want to install it then have it scratched. If cost is a concern, Bunnings have bamboo and maybe also timber options at reasonable prices.

Hi dicorones - I see no-one has answered your question! There are lots of posts regarding the best / favourite whites to use. Remember it is always up to your personal taste, however check this article; https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/shady-business-how-to-choose-the-right-white-paint-stsetivw-vs~30629697 and this discussion https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/dulux-antique-white-usa-yay-or-nay-dsvw-vd~2827919 For your unit I imagine you could go a very bright white but make sure there is some pigmentation in it, otherwise it will throw blue in the shade. (I like that at the end the article also suggests asking the actual painter! We are big believers in seeking the advice of our trades professionals and craftspeople... and often run the paint colours past the painters once we have done a test sample on site!) Good Luck!

siriuskey, Yes, the courtyard is open to the sky (no roof over it), I assume this is what you mean by double story. Ref. below photos, I would love to get this look, especially the first and last photo, where you can see family living space from the first floor. I can't achieve this in my plan as it eats a lot of floor space upstairs. The referred plan (photos) has a very big void combining staircase, hallway and dining area. I know it is not easy with cooling and heating when you have such a big void. So, I explored a few ideas (with my limited knowledge on this topic) before achieving the current floorplan. I have also thought about, in my current plan, extending the void on the staircase to the dining area (it is more like L shape) but i wasn't sure if that makes any difference. keen to hear your thoughts.