Congrats, great potential. I agree that a grey like limed white would be great on the walls. The ceilings look lower than some 60s houses and painting both ceiling and walls in the one colour or 1/4 strength can accentuate the height of the rooms. White trim on the skirts and door frames are not too bland but those windows may look better framed with a darker trim. This colour palate will be a great canvas for you to add colour and texture that you indicated you like in furniture, baskets, throws etc. Suggest sticking to painting pre move in and once you've lived there a while you will know what you/house needs. Enjoy

Wilson Art also have a range of matte anti-fingerprint laminates. I just discovered them through my cabinetmaker. Not sure of price but I believe these laminates (and those of Laminex Industries) are in their 'premium' range. I, too, am curious to know how cost compares to other laminates and even 2 pac

I did a cavity door to my small bathroom. I reused the existing door and left the existing door handle. It was a beautiful door and that way stayed within the look of the rest of the house.

What about a walk in shower where the robe is, loo and vanity under stairs at the south end of house however it fits then run the bedroom n/s into the bathroom space. This will allow for high windows in bathroom, a north/west daspect in bedroom and maybe a jot more room in family too. At least it would have borrowed light from both bedrooms. Not insurmountable! Upstairs I would not do the skylight in the kitchen but put windows to the east for beautiful morning sun and light. either a splack back window or two long large openable windows for view, light, air and morning sun. The study is quite small: I wonder if it could be incorporated into living room to make it more inviting? Cheers Margot