Hi powlo77 - head to Undercover Architect to see if what I do interests you. I work remotely with clients all over Australia. The website is full of lots of useful info to help you in your renovation and building journey. The service packages I offerare here >>> Regards Amelia Lee

Hi Nancy, Just thought I'd offer a few thoughts for you to consider. How much you change depends on your overall budget and how much of the house needs updating. My guess is that you wont be changing the window frames so why don't you include this colour in the overall colour sceme? I agree that the joinery looks to be of really good quality and it would be a real shame to dispose of them. I fear if you update the cabinets with a new finish, the granite will let down the overall updating. While these images may not be the right tone or style, I would suggest considering green cabinets and a light or grey bench top. The green on the cabinets could be paint or 'whitewash' if you want the Hamptons vibe. You could also mix and match and have green lowers with white high level cabinets and look at a 'hand made' look wall tile. Good luck, C.

Which way does it face? Is it comfortable, too hot, too much glare, too windy, not enough privacy from neighbours? What do you want to use it for? How much do you want to spend, complete remodel or just adding some bits and pieces to make it look more inviting? What condition is the existing flooring in, does it need repling or do you just not like the colour? Can you add some pictures from other angles, and a sketch plan? Oh, you already have ideas of what you like. So maybe the question is 'how can I make my patio look more in the style of these?' https://www.houzz.com.au/ideabooks/166473033/list/ujjwala-s-ideas

I agree with Dreamer, it's hard to know what the best advice is here without a sketch. Does the space currently have shelving and/or drawers? Or are you starting from scratch? The two scenarios warrant very different advice. Would love to help if you can upload a quick sketch.