Thanks jbantick. I agree with you... I was leaning towards opt #1 as well (opt #2 a little cold)... but we'll change the projection from Monument to the slightly darker Domino to balance off the dark Sambuca roof. Shale Grey is actually darker than the Dieskau main render which I'm trying to lighten... so we'll change the fascia to Surfmist, same as all our downpipes... it will also make the eaves appear wider and won't clash too much with the underside which is white. Also decided to keep Night Sky for gutters as it elongates the roof and same colour for the capping on the now darker projection... should hopefully tie in nicely with our black alum windows too. Yes, in the end I think the matrix look is the go... it just changes the overall look, for the better I think... will cost us a bit extra, but in the scheme of things well worth it! And finally, I love my door too :) had a few ppl gasp when they saw it, but that is the one thing I'm not changing! :)

We went with Monument and I am delighted. I was worried about it making the house hotter, but not at all as we added some extra insulation while the roof was lifted. We look over our roof to Mt Dandenong and it really feels like we are floating above the rooftops now (previously had a lighter color). I have also noticed there is far less glare being darker. Pic below is not my best shots ... but you get the idea. Forgot to add we also have a flat cliplock roof and used a combination of Monument and Dune on the house.

Yes to much larger rug and accent cushions in var,hinge colours, sizes & textures. Love the white sheers, striking floor lamp and large plants in raised pot stands. I also would be inclined to swap out the existing coffee table and side tables for glass-topped ones, a large circular & gold for coffee table, and either round or square side tables. I'm guessing the furniture is angled to take advantage of the view? It isn't welcoming as is so I would experiment with different arrangements. Where does that small pocket door lead? What is the room right behind the living room (where large door opening is)?

The closest I have found currently is below.....where the arcs and straight line can be laid in any orientation and line up to make a continous, but random pattern. The difference is that the tiles I am searching for are encaustic not porcelain, the back ground is coloured not white and the “lines” are double lines made up of more than one colour. They are definitely not bespoke.