I don't think I would be game, be sure you really really love it, maybe splash back only .. Just in case you tire of it..good luck, I would love to see photos if you choose to use it. Tiles are really difficult, swinging between ultra boring, tired the day they go in and something out there like what you are contemplating

yvonne.. re sanding cupboards I had mine professionally sanded because they were looking worn. timber is American Oak and it really didn't lighten very much by sanding. so depending on your timber you might not achieve much. i would change a few upper cabinets with glass doors, white perspex or remove a few doors, paint the back of shelving and hang wine glasses or whetever and break the load that way. I replaced my range hood with a pull out chrome one and that in itself made a difference nt tying in with the chrome handles. see pictures. maybe you could paint the legs or reupholster the stools to white...all part of the kitchen.

Just my opinion but I think either the stackstone or the above from Bunnings would suit I feel the stackstone gives a little extra texture without being 'in your face' and it does not offend me with your balcony tiles at all I kinda like it. I am all about asthetics and as a retired art restorer (still keeping my hand in a little though some people don't like me retired :) ) I have always been about asthetics and symetry , I like things to match but not too overdone, a bit of restraint as long as you look at it and it just works BTW you have a great view lots of greenery and trees that in itself is art to me. I am sure if you choose either it will look good I prefer the stonework that should never date but then neither would the composite decking, I think that the part you wish to do can take a little extra texture without 'fighting' the asthetic but that is my opinion, I realize we are all different and have differing ideas the main thing is YOU have to be happy with your decisions. I am sure you'll get there:)

Thanks for the input! do you think that subway or 6x6 tiles would be better in the shower? Im not sure why but i was thinking that the 6x6 might be more consistent with the style of the basin. Dark blue or light blue for the accent tile in niche? Its a VERY small bathroom which was why I was leaning towards white floor. Trying to make it feel bigger. But maybe thats an error. This is the floor tile that I was considering. Too busy? I have to admit I like the dark blue tile of the last photo that Dreamer posted alot but was worried that a dark color would not work in a small space.