Hi Jacaroo Bunny, I would start by choosing a new floor tile or vinyl plank (possibly less expensive) and then select a wall paint colour that coordinates with your cupboard paint, floor tile and bench top laminate. If they're all completely neutral it might be worth considering a splash of colour on the walls, such as a pale, warm yellow or cool blue. I personally really like Porter's Paints Limoncello (yellow) and Attic (blue). To give the room more of a refresh perhaps you could consider painting the doors, architraves, skirts and ceiling in varying lustres of the same paint colour you used for the cupboards. I'd also remove the window treatments and replace with simple roller blinds - but only if you need them - for sun protection or privacy. Replace the wall shelf with a floating IKEA Lack shelf in white (again, colour permitting), and add a cute wicker laundry hamper in the corner. It's tough to offer advice re: room unseen, budget and design aesthetic unknown, but best of luck anyway. :)

It's a laundry and as such, you won't spend hours in it, so it needs to be practical without breaking the bank. Ditch the idea of herringbone tiles. Whilst it's lovely it will cost a lot more - as it's very time consuming and more wastage of tiles too. White is very safe but it's boring and blah if you don't add some wow factor. Daphnemaria has got it just right with her picture. Your laundry would benefit from a dark floor and splash back as this will anchor the room. Then, to give that POP to the room, all you really need to do, is push the boat out and spend up large on some really funky, bright or unusual cupboard handles. Something that will make you smile. They could be bright yellow, red, one of each colour you like or some unusual shape.

Hi Kate, I would get him back in to finish the wall, obviously there was a communication error somewhere so there may be some extra to pay but this will bother you forever! Adding shelves or art will just cluttter up the space. But Julies suggestions look nice if he finishes it.

After much changing, from mosaics to small handmades to subway, we ended uo with white 300x600 for our bathroom reno. Just think it is the cleanest look that will stay reasonably modern for a few years We went with black penny rounds on the floor for contrast (white cabinet and black taps): i think it will look a bit Collingwood but age well.