At Designer Plants we often help customers with privacy needs. We have products such as our Photinia and Laurel Trellis' that I think might interest you. They are Artificial so they require absolutely no maintenance and they are build to last in the sun - In fact, they come with a 5-year guarantee against cracking and fading. Each screen is 1 meter by 2 meters however they contract and retract from 1 meter all the way out to approximately 2.5 meters. If you're Interested check out our website - www.designerplants.com.au Alternatively you can contact me directly with any questions - aaron.quarrell@designerplants.com.au - and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Good Luck with the project!

There's a pre finished product called DecoWood, aluminium substrate with a wood look finish. This is from the web... The advantages of using DecoWood™ cladding instead of timber include: Easy installation: aluminium is lighter than timber and therefore easier to manoeuvre in the installation process Low Maintenance: aluminium never requires painting or staining like timber does, saving time and money Durability: DecoWood™ aluminium is more durable and dimensionally stable than timber meaning no warping, twisting, splitting or rotting like timber. Plus, it won’t need to be replaced as often. DecoWood™ is a powder coated wood grain finish based on photographic images of real timber. It has been tested for its durability in international extreme exposure locations where intense UV radiation, salt spray and industrial pollutants combine to create the worst possible conditions, and complies with all relevant Australian and international standards.

For a cheaper, faster and possibly easier option, take a look at this for some inspiration. The lighter colour of the walls may reflect more light and be a stand out feature of your home. Click on the link and scroll to the image of the polished timber floor with the timber wall and ceiling. Polished timber floors with timber wall paneling

It depends on your tiles and tastes. I prefer the timber look as it adds a touch of warmth, however, some faux timber vanities look cheap when you look at the details, such as the edge of the doors. If the tiles behind the vanity are white you have a good chance of a mismatched white between the tiles and the white vanity. One item will be a purer white, and the other will look dirty or cream colour when they are hard up against each other. The number of vanity bowls depends on your bathroom rush-hour. If there is no clash of peak bathroom times then most people prefer more usable bench peace than another vanity bowl to keep clean. Your bathroom vanity is going to be there for a long time, so choose quality and practicality over superficial finishes. Check how well it is built, how well the doors open and close, and the guarantee. Poorly built vanities often suffer water damage. Best of luck with your considerations Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls/Dr Retro Virtual Visits