Hi all thank you for your comments, the bathroom is 2700 wide (window wall) and 1800 deep- looking at 2D plan from doorway, less the boxed in area to the left of the window which is 700 x 800 which creates the fixing wall for the shower head, and and an alcove for the basin area. As you can see it is a planning nightmare and all your suggestions are very useful, I had thought of closing in the window all together & putting in a skylight, but externally it would mess up the appearance of the upstairs windows that are all the same and look nice from the street view.Always a balance between one decision and another. All other options for placing the shower = claustrophobia and given the room is already so poky, at least a shower floor area of 1370 x 800 will give some sense of space. Ive read up on so many design ideas for small areas, thank you angelasusanm, I'm shuffling papers all over the place as I love proportion and a bathroom with many angles is difficult, especially for tiles to look good. This bathroom is not a redo - its never been completed and so there are no skirtings or wall tiles or anything, the pic has a piece of wood looking lino on the floor.

If you wanted to try that safari theme, you could try a vintage looking trunk as a coffee table, as they can hold cushions, throws, magazines, Xbox controllers, etc., out of sight. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/170984006005?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=107&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F705-139619-5960-0%252F2%253Fipn%253Dicep%2526icep_id%253D62%2526mtid%253D1797%2526kwid%253D1%2526crlp%253D40593704497_573061%2526icep_item_id%253D170984006005%2526itemid%253D170984006005%2526icep_meta_categ_id%253D11700%2526icep_etrs%253DY%2526icep_epid%253D-999%2526icep_ctlg%253D-999%2526icep_cond%253Dnew%2526targetid%253D91821563857%2526rpc%253D0.26%2526rpc_upld_id%253D69716%2526device%253Dt%2526icep_cbt%253Dn%2526icep_msku_flag%253Dn%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9060880%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D184043497%2526adgroupid%253D8467825417%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-91821563857%2526gclid%253DCM6Tj7ubxMwCFQslvQodg90LTQ%2526srcrot%253D705-139619-5960-0%2526rvr_id%253D1025806069455&limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=107&chn=ps&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F705-139619-5960-0%252F2%253Fipn%253Dicep%2526icep_id%253D62%2526mtid%253D1797%2526kwid%253D1%2526crlp%253D40593704497_573061%2526icep_item_id%253D170984006005%2526itemid%253D170984006005%2526icep_meta_categ_id%253D11700%2526icep_etrs%253DY%2526icep_epid%253D-999%2526icep_ctlg%253D-999%2526icep_cond%253Dnew%2526targetid%253D91821563857%2526rpc%253D0.26%2526rpc_upld_id%253D69716%2526device%253Dt%2526icep_cbt%253Dn%2526icep_msku_flag%253Dn%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9060880%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D184043497%2526adgroupid%253D8467825417%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-91821563857%2526gclid%253DCM6Tj7ubxMwCFQslvQodg90LTQ%2526srcrot%253D705-139619-5960-0%2526rvr_id%253D1025806069455&ul_noapp=true the plantation shutters would be great for a safari theme, but in that room definitely put plain cream sheers in front of them, in a natural cotton. White isn't great with brown. Earthy colours are coming in.

The dimensions of your dining room are a bit cosy for a traditional dining table set-up. Had you considered banquette style seating which is built into the corner? Do a search on Houzz for "banquette" - some are quite formal, and others are informal. Dining chairs can be added or subtracted as needed. Here is a link to a Melbourne based manufacturer of banquette style seating: http://www.jaro-upholstery.com.au/banquette-booth-seats Consider wall mounted sconce uplights which reflect light off the ceiling so that you never need to worry about the position of a pendant. Best of luck Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

congratulations...exciting times..as big reader says, get rid of everything that you won't use immediately...assuming limited storage in a rental perhaps the car seat and whatever the framework is can be stored under the cot...place a big sheet under the mattress to hang down and hide the storage...i would move the chair into the corner next to the window and add a small table (a plastic upside down toy box would suit) so you have somewhere to place a drink while you sit with your feet up...the furniture looks lovely so only needs a dust and wipe over and make sure handles are securely attached and clean and add fresh liners inside the drawers, absolutely attach the bookshelf to the wall (only needs small L shaped brackets from hardware store) choose some new bedding in your favourite colours (baby doesn't care as long as you're happy) and add some block out curtains and a lap rug