Hi Lila The waste pipe can still work with the L shape but if you are concerned, switch the sink and BBQ locations. That way the BBQ fumes will be further from the house too. Access to the back yard is always a consideration but I wouldn't let it rule your overall design as there are always ways around it. I had a mini bobcat come through my house to dig the pool in the back yard when I lived in Brisbane!!! A sail maker or equestrian sewer could easily make a good cover for the bench unit and I've seen it work on several occasions, but I would save up for the pergola to the side of the house which without any issues with the neighbour, could go to within 1.1m of the boundary or just as I drew it. Good luck with the decision making and enjoy your alfresco lifestyle.

Hi Anne, Your home is beautiful with so much potential. There have been some clever ideas presented but I think its important to have an overall plan that you're working towards. This way you avoid needing to re-do certain areas. With the overall plan you would decide which materials you like and what needs to change and then you can stick to that plan as you roll out the changes. For instance, I think the brick on fireplace wall is a lovely feature of the home but the brick in the kitchen area is competing with it. With the timber panelling, it was certainly a feature of the home originally but these days we tend to paint out the panelling to make spaces feel lighter and more open. We often use Dulux China White when working with robust materials like brick and timber as it has a warm stone like tone. In one of the pictures, I can see that there is a full feature brick wall in another room which should creates a lovely flow and consistency. This is a home in Fairhaven Victoria that looked just like yours (but without the brick) and was painted in the China White. Cheers, Vikki. Your bathroom will also looks great with a touch of paint and a new vanity.

I looked , and focussed on different things to everyone else . Starting with the ceiling , the grey fan doesn't really do with the rest , and the round dome light definitely doesn't . You have a cane seat that I assume you want to keep , so change the fan to a rattan one , go Hamptons to tie in with the white plantation blinds , terracota and cane . And then stick to the same theme with a light -- something country chic . Or go for 5 or 6 downlights , but that depends on ability to get into the roof cavity . The 1960's green on the couch just looks dated -- keep the couch , and get new covers done in a woven wheat , or possibly even a similar blue to your 2 chairs . Add some cushions -- personally , I'd go warm red and orange and yellow , but with wheat , you can go blue and teal and a brighter green . Or sell it and get a new couch -- may cost more , may be similar price -- I guess it depends on your attachment to the existing one . The 2 chairs IMO are fine , and even looks to tie in with the sideboard , BUT the small table with steel legs doesn't . Move it to another room , or sell it , and a get something with the same toned wooden legs . I'd go timber top , probably in a white to tie in with the shutters , but wood or even charcoal would work . A rug is the one thing I agree with -- terracotas look cold in winter . Nice , mid-bright , warm colours . Abstract artwork in similar but complementary colours , even brighter , will add that Wow to the room , A bright coloured mid to larger glazed pot with a leafy plant , or a cactus or similar , will add some interest and something living . So that leaves the one thing I have left out -- the TV . Without seeing the rest of the house , I would actually be tempted to flip the room , have the TV below the aircon unit , the couch back where the sideboard is , OR as others have said , further 'in' , and maybe have a study nook or home office or kids play area there ? Just throwing some ideas around .

Hi Amanda, you have a perfect blank canvas. We'd agree start with the artwork and take your colour inspiration from there. It's always a very personal choice but feel free to check out the original works in our online gallery. You'll like the very minimalist feel of the frameless perspex artworks, we have a very graphic 'modernist' collection, but would suggest something more meditative from the 'aura' collection for a bedroom, such as 'lhotse' below. We can create any design you love in bespoke colourways and dimensions to suit. PM if something catches you eye!