Without seeing the space in question, you could always consider getting them custom-made. For e.g. your local woodworkers association should be able to design and build some open hardwood storage boxes, which you could then have lined by a professional dressmaker, or yourself, if skilled in that area. Alternatively, have a look at an Australian company -http://www.masterworksbasketware.com.au/basketware, which stock a large range of cane, wicker, willow, bamboo, seagrass baskets, etc. (some already lined), which may prove suitable. Another website is: http://www.freedom.com.au/homewares/storage/boxes-baskets/, or you could try e-bay. Good luck.

Thanks everyone for the helpful advice. I assumed my layout would be similar to that of other Californian Bungalows of the same period. It is helpful to learn my layout is reasonably uncommon and I am probably looking for inspiration in the wrong places. It sounds like Dr Retro House Calls and JRED are correct in steering me towards an interior designer. I hadn’t considered that option as I thought I would need a large budget for furniture and décor if going down that path. I’ll give Bigreader’s suggestion a go first and use scaled cut-outs of furniture to play around with furniture placement. If I still need guidance after that, I will look into interior design services. I initially shared your thoughts – Melt in ACT - and was thinking about turning the laundry space into a large bathroom and then moving the laundry to the small bathroom. Ultimately it was going to be too expensive… and seeing as I have young boys who get every item of clothing they wear dirty within 5 minutes of putting it on, it will be a bit of a luxury to have a big laundry. It's an idea I might revisit in the future though. Oklouise, I love all your ideas and suggestions and am really grateful for the time you’ve taken to respond. The floorplan you’ve put together is super helpful. I was bummed about the lack of space for an entry set down area and would have never thought about moving the bedroom door. I will definitely look into that. Good memory siriuskey- I did previously post about this house and I received a couple of good suggestions (including advice from you) around maximising kitchen bench space with a kitchen island and adding a storage wall near the small living spaces. I felt the advice sought in this post is sufficiently different to justify asking a new question about whether there are resources I may not be aware of and if people have ideas about the floor plan as a whole, including spaces I had not previously asked about. I’ve got lots of new ideas and really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their advice. This is a great forum/ community!

Ok, you have mould in cabinets under sink. They will need to be pulled out and disposed of. No way around that. You should be able to keep doors and bench. It may only be the cabinet that holds sink. This smell will never go away until the affected units are taken out. So spend money on that. Get a handyman/carpenter to help pull out those cabinets and replace them. Don’t waste money on a buffet. It won’t save you any money. I’d measure cabinets and call Bunnings kitchens. See if they have flat pack to suit and can recommend a tradie,

Agree with siriusky about the placement of entrance to the kitchen. I have found this photo which may give you a better layout. Put the entrance between the pillars. Also, why has the fridge wall already been built? Is this a structural support wall required as well. This fridge space is just enclosing the kitchen even more. I agree with comments from @jess89222, there is way too many overhead cupboards. Where is a pantry going with easy accessible shelving for all ages and heights of people. The tall cabinets are a waste of money, unless you install a moving ladder, because the top part of cabinets is not easy to get to, and you may not even use. The microwave is under bench, which, in a newly designed kitchen, should be at bench level. Again if you had full height floor to wall cabinets this could be integrated. You have one window above where the microwave and Dish washer are, Is there another window anywhere?