If you do this first step, a local handyman in your paper would be capable of UN/ installing it for you, the benchtop manufacturer will come to you, measure and quote off plan, and install for you. The only things is organizing an electrician and or plumber to disconnect during your removal, and then re fitting after it's done. The same trades people will do this as it's common practice. Send me your list of cabinets and room layout, I can make use of them for you, then it's a matter of contacting a handyman to reinstall for you. I will make a list of existing cabinets and note any new ones that might be necessary, keeping that to a minimum. I am a kitchen designer and have lots of experience in doing this. Yu simply go to a. Cabinet maker with your list of a few cabinets with all your preferences made, such as selecting a door profile in your solid timber from their catalogues, or a match your happy with. You can say you Want a quote for new tops and some cabinets, without knowing the details, most would be happy to do this for you, it's just the first process I mentioned you need to do, as they have little time to think for you. Where possible save time and money by planning it out, and then it should go well.

Emulsion is a water based paint that you use on your walls but you can use it on furniture if you sand and prep properly. I use it on pieces that need a reasonably tough finish but you need to sand it to get an interesting finish.

The rest of the room looks more period and this wardrobe is very modern...... You could take off one of the robe doors and get a dividing upright panel put in and build in some drawers and open shelving for toys etc. on the front doors you could attach a moulding similar to that on the ceiling and with the correct type of paint you could paint the wardrobe to match the wall colour. I would probably change the door hardware to black to match in with the bedroom door. You could also get some funky wallpaper and paper the back panel behind the open shelves. That way you can change the look quite easily as your son grows quite easily.

Hi Jess, getting agreement and feeling comfortable with your style choices can always be a challenge. We encourage our clients to source as many images of kitchens and bathroom as possible from websites, just like houzz. After a while, you'll notice a theme emerging in what you like. That's when your own style begins to shine through. You can also see 101 kitchen and bathroom design ideas. Good luck. Richard@themakeovergroup