Are you providing some plans or pictures??? Are you asking questions or just making a statement??? Looking forward to the progress. Cheers, Barbara

I would be looking carefully at your bathroom and powder room arrangements, especially with the shower and water splash distances. I can't see any shower screens to either shower? As it is drawn I hope you like mopping floors after every shower. For a family home there will be privacy issues when someone needs to access the laundry, while another family member is having a shower. I would separate the laundry and family bathroom into two distinct rooms as the current design is a compromise. With space so tight the second shower in the powder room seems excessive, and it is so small it is not very functional. You need to think carefully about the freestanding bath, the space it takes up, and the cleaning around it. A more traditional bath hob will give you fewer compromises in other areas as it will take up less space. Have you considered flyscreening with your bi-fold doors to the rear? Have you considered how you are going to furnish the living room? There is lots more, no doubt other Houzzers will pick up on. If you want a proper, detailed design/review or chat feel free to contact me. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

The brands push their pros and strive to be the best. I would check the specifications on thicknesses, hard wear layer, underlayment specs and compare. Reviews might not do justice as most internet reviews are triggered by a grievance or enquiry and not a purposeful compliment. I would compare exact specs online to give your own judgement but I would definitely recommend getting hybrid flooring, they have a wide range of qualities.

Go for option C, possibly with a dark timber for contrast and drama. If it is slightly different it will look slightly off and annoy you forever. However I would be asking the question "why it is not available for stairs?". Stair treads get heavy use so you need a durable timber. If there is a question over the durability of Whian Whian Blackbutt for stair treads then maybe you should reconsider it for the rest of your floor? Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls