Having trouble posting 'after' photos. Stay tuned.

A great outcome and so suitable for the climate. A subtle but to me big impact was how a lighter floor has made the whole space appear brighter and seems to have lifted the ceiling height. Owners must love the space now.

Thanks Jeanne and Janet :) My kitchen is certainly earning its keep during lockdown here in Melbourne - excessive amounts of cooking and baking happening ;) The renovation was great practice for lockdown, with three of us confined to bedrooms and a makeshift kitchen for a few months while the house was dismantled around us. Jeanne, the tiles are Hexion Snowflake from Southern Cross: http://www.scceramics.com/ProductsDetails.aspx?ProductRange=Folio&InvtID=B790-88&SelectedBy=Designs

That's cool! although i do like the ruins of Roman Ruins look in pic 2 as well !