Hi Eva. I am doing a reno and also looking at the same thing! I have found the Cavalier Bremworth at Carpet Court and really like it. It has a texture which picks up the colors around it and it's softer against the wood and tiles than other carpets I've seen. The attached pic is the colour Legato which is a mid range colour, but there are darker browns or greys and a lighter one too I think. The pic doesn't do it justice, but it really is lovely and worth a look. Good luck!

I like the bleached teak too but not with the paint colour particularly the one for the skirting as it has quite a green undertone to it, does that mean all the internal doors and trims are that colour too?... the wall colour isn't that bad and the bleached teak would work well with it, but I would seriously reconsider painting all skirting, trims and doors white... don't worry, I know all about variations as we're building too this year, and I think this one could well be worth it... not sure how far ahead you are with your build, but if the builder hasn't already ordered the paint then you should be able to change the colour as there is no cost differential in the product itself (same prime cost item), there may be a small admin fee which should be minimal given that they are already raising a variation for the floors

Definitely glass and stainless steel for the TV unit, some round glass and stainless side tables rather than a coffee table in the middle and then invest in some colourful non-stripey cushions! The floor will look fab as a feature in the room but in winter it may need the warm feel of a plain coloured shaggy rug in front of your lounge.

Thank you both! Yes, we are using contractors, but will do labour/DIY where we can to save $$ (iie pulling off wallpaper and other prep). My brother is a builder so will be organising the trades as they are mates of his, but I know I will need to get him onto it rather than wait for him to so he can get everyone booked in :D he will also be able to help with some of the prep work. So if we get the keys on the Fri would the below work - Fri-Sun/Mon wallpaper off, carpet off, prep Mon-Thurs floors sanded polished Thurs-Fri bedrooms (where there is carpet not floorboards painted Mon-Wed hallway and living room painted Thur-Fri carpets in bedrooms Fri/Sat move in :D