The warmth of the timber in the panel leaning on the wall stands out to me. With the lhs example from the last photo as a second option. Timeless choice that would suit most design styles and any future refurbishment, imo. My best advice though: listen with your head, choose with your heart. It’s your home, first and foremost

Thanks everyone. Nik Star I did get some colour swatches for navy, but then didn't have the courage to go ahead. Think I will have to just be content with some navy towels.

would like recommendations for the most realistic timber look vinyl plank or hybrid flooring. love to see any photos of finished projects. thinking of using karndean longboard lemon spotted gum. Australia. Many thanks

In both pictures , the upper cabinets look a cream and the below bench ones look white ? Might be a flash or similar , because that doesn't make sense to me . I hate grey at the best of times , and this kitchen has gone for the blandest shade of grey for the walls too , and I'm not sure if there is a grey tinge to the tiles , but it looks like there may be . Like dreamer , I'd go a reasonably colourful rug , and 2 or 3 brighter coloured benchtop appliances , because I suspect most potential buyers will want to change 1 or more aspect anyway . The other thing is that you said the tiles are right through the house -- tiles are sort of expected in a kitchen , not in a lounge or bedroom . So if you do a nice floor in the kitchen that really suits the space , not only will a potential buyer be thinking they want to completely redo the kitchen , but it also highlight the tiles elsewhere too .