Have you heard of quartz carpet? It is a composite of quartz aggregate and resin, uv resistant no fade, soft underfoot, seamless indoors or outdoor use and can be installed over existing concrete floor, ply etc so evening a miss matched floor is easy. Mid century have some stunning leftovers like large elongated space, timber detailing and panelling and innovative material application for their time. When we restore them today often in respect to them we more often upgrade these innovAtions while still feeling at home. Remember cork floors, they felt great, insulated well and laid easily, but look outdated now, Quartz carpet has that same feel, but much sexier! evolution surfaces website can help. Their polished concrete veneer is also interesting. Good luck. ML Design

Hi, I believe the ideas you have initially are often not those you would do further down the track. Everything looks pretty good so allow time for you to consider your ideas- this also extends the enjoyment of a new place and gives you a good reason to shop! -Your kitchen - new handles and an updated tap- would make huge difference. If you are going to do up the kitchen I would wait .Try some bright accessories - kettle etc of a favourite accent colour that I would carry through in some artwork, cushions, rugs etc in the rest of the living areas. It is a bit hard to advise without seeing your furniture as to colour and shape and your preferred style. Have a good browse on HOUZZ for some ideas. While you have the floor tiles you will be a bit restricted on what tone to use to freshen up the walls but i think you need to get some swatches to match your tiles. If the paint work is good you could just leave it and go with a feature wall of a richer colour if there is a suitable wall. This way you would have a wider range of colours to tone with new flooring when you can afford it and wouldn't waste time painting then re doing it again soon after. I would go with either timber or laminate or timber look vinyl planking. With such a big space It is important to create zones by careful placement of your furniture. Large areas of tiles can be clinical so think of applying some texture with rugs, cushions, throws and art on the walls and once you have figured out your preferred style there may be some spaces to apply wall paper. Enjoy your new space.

Hi Renai, oklouise is on the money with her advice......there's one thing to have a floor plan resolved to your needs appropriately isolated, but there is the equally important (I believe) aspect that the building works correctly/appropriately to your particular site/context.....there is a huge issue in this country with off the shelf plans being plonked willy nilly on (any) blocks....just because they technically "fit" doesn't mean that they are that suitable......try and think about your home in that space is not just the internal rooms....the spaces you live in are a combination/blend of both indoor and outdoor areas and this relationship and connection to site if identified/acknowledged and factored into the planning will yield a a much higher quality living experience overall for you and your property/home investment ...so perhaps keep and open mind and perhaps start with your goals and also be conscious of your block and how you can make the most out of it and it's particular qualities....the other thing is, (and trust me from years of assisting couples on this stuff ;) it about BOTH of you doing this step by step - you & hubby walking the journey together..... and my last point is that it's not about perfection, it doesn't exist....rather it's about understanding this is all about balance and compromise over various aspects, the trick is to focus on the aspects that are most important to you and be willing to compromise on the lower priorities... It's always good to have some room to move/flexibility with the process and your expectations in various areas, because this is ultimately where the biggest challenges lie with any project......all the best with it :) PD

Firstly find the product you want to use to work with the upstairs floor. That will guide you as to what you do with the tiles. Personally I’d remove them as I like to have a clear base for any improvement work I do. But plenty of people lay floating floors over tiles. Your flooring supplier will tell you which products can go over tiles.