Hi Tia, they are bamboo. They are actually textured as they are real bamboo, not a laminate copy of bamboo. Although it is still on a layer of wood underneath! If that makes sense? I love the texture! The white cupboards are two pack, I think! :)

What at a fantastic find Rebecca. I also have a cork floor, and have found it faultless....even though it will be replaced. I'm not sure why it is so overlooked, as I'm doing the same despite knowing its benefits firsthand?? it needs to be featured across design, maybe it's just not marketed, designers are doing themselves a dis-service, but perhaps it needs a marketing shake up. I vote yes for cork. ML DESIGN

That looks like star jasmine ( Trachelospermum jasminoides), but I kind of wish they had used the tricolour version which is much more interesting in shady spots owing to it's cream and pink colouration. Star Jamine is used very commonly in landscaping because it is both fast growing and unfussy about the light conditions. As long as you have about 4hrs of direct sunlight a day or more it will be happy.

My thinking behind moving the Scullery to the outside wall gives direct access from the garage into it and the kitchen which could also have a servery to the alfresco, but also to avoid a long narrow passage way entrance between the living and family room which closes it in The only wall space between the living and family will be the depth of the fridge, which going by the floorplan still protects the room I have as a dining/study if you maintained that wall