I have high ceilings downstairs 2.7m and std door and window height and looks fine but do have wider front door 870mm don't like tall and skinny doors. Having said that on one wall do have higher windows and they look fantastic but that was to catch sun and block out ugly neighbour house so std window size just fitted higher but look so good in my downstairs open plan area could have gone larger height windows all around but don't have verandah across front house that would look odd with higher windows and no light benefit and more heat n cold thru glazing. Good luck with your decisions

Nik Star, I’m jealous of your bigger space ; ) - but so happy you have now been reacquainted with your messing tape! We are toying with the idea of putting a cavity slider in. Thank you Ripple Effekt Siriuskey - yes I really LOVE the concept of a “wet room” - Never imagined that our space was big enough for this but now seeing it’s possible, thinking about trying the bath under the window, then the shower and then vanity on the bottom left corner - just flipping yours slightly. Just trying to find a good bath that’s narrower design to allow for the biggest vanity possible. You are all awesome!

Hi Kel. Whilst I agree with the above, a few of your items in the list would not require a builder and you would be paying extra simply because someone else is insuring and supervising the installation for you eg flooring can be done direct with a flooring company at the end. Re build vs demolish, if you buy in Mullaloo there is a retained value in the existing house that you would be throwing away by demolishing ie to replace the existing house back to existing size (although your own configuration) using up part of your budget vs applying that to just modifying the existing home. The major costs in renovations in Perth (being double brick/concrete slab) are the relocation of services such as plumbing / wastes etc that typically are required when eg a bathroom is reconfigured or kitchen relocated and the finishes of those rooms eg cabinetry, benchtops, tiles etc. They will be a large amount but again are also part of the cost of a new build. For mine, renovating is giving new life to a tired home and is nearly always enthusiastically accepted by Councils and neighbours when planning. Changing a facade to a house in Mullaloo is generally quite straight forward but keep in mind existing houses there usually have quite low eaves/roof lines. It depends on the house as to the options eg additional roof structure to raise visual height / modifications / garage location etc. Re the costs, it will completely depend on the house, what style and level of finish you want it to be when finished (we've had people spend $2,400 on a shower mixer), the extent of the changes and how much time you have to arrange things eg flooring. Good luck!

the dimensions of the space keep changing?? the room is not big enough for a linen closet with separate bath and shower unless you keep the original but, if the existing closet is removed and the dimensions are confirmed, there could be enough room for a bigger bath and there's plenty of space in the generous hallways for several gorgeous freestanding storage cabinets that would probably be cheaper than having any built ins linen space..my bathroom suggestions include a bath, separate shower, toilet and pedestal or wall hung hand basin with a wall to wall shelf and wall cabinet for counter surface and toiletry storage ..a quick search located several small baths and suitable basins a smaller toilet doesn't help much as you still need knee and elbow space) and the biggest challenge will be making sure that the basin taps fit comfortably under the best height for the wall shelf