The stone is from YDL Stone called Kalala Shan. I wanted caesarstone calacatta nuvo but that would have broken the bank! This one still has that marble look I wanted but it's actually a warm base more off white, goes well with wood and the trouble I am having is which grey to put it with in the bathrooms! I was thinking light grey with off white...where did you get your tile from?

I'd suggest that the first thing on the agenda would be to come up with an actual design. If there are going to be big changes, you might want to think about a kitchen design specialist. Once you have your design, decide on a budget. That will tell you roughly whether you're looking at granite countertops, caeserstone, corian or laminate. Same with cabinetry: everything is a function of price. By all means, have a good look around kitchen places to see what sorts of surfaces are available, and what appeals to you. And don't forget appliances. Ultimately, though, most of us are constrained by budget.

Maybe a ‘rusted steel’ paint which would be a bit darker rustier shade than what you have already, and with more texture. Would give a natural materials feel, to go with timber railing of deck. Bunnings has one or two brands - you have to buy a second tin of treatment to make the paint look oxidised. The Pasadena project in our Houzz portfolio has a house featuring actual rusted steel cladding - beautiful autumnal / earth tones.

Do you want a hanging rail for your kids , or a hanging rail for your kid's use ? Hahaha . Just at a glance , it seems a strange project -- you will end up with a huge wash-house , AND a seperate mud-room . And the laundry will be relatively dark , although I assume you are going to change the door to a couple of windows and a partial wall or similar ? I would have imagined you'd have an external door in the far wall and/or back wall , and a window on the back wall and/or far wall ? THEN you could have done a smaller laundry , and put a ranch slider in the front and had an office , or another bedroom , or higher windows and put a spa pool there . But a 6 metre by 5 metre laundry , and a mudroom that is say 2 x 2 1 /2 , seems unusual . I know that doesn't help your $15k quote , just an observation -- I'd spend more and get way more , or do almost nothing . I know re-sale is less of a consideration with a farmhouse , but thats the way you still think -- will it give value to me , and the next owner ?