Hi Cookie, your floor plan looks exactly like mine.(P.Waves) Budget and style wise also same same but not going to hack off my opt-in tiles so have will stick with it...and maybe paint the timber skirting black for contrast. I have so far sourced for 2 reno contractors but would love to include one more for short-listing. Do you mind to PM me your contact and let me know the pricing? Btw, I can see the you hack away the the side of kitchen wall nearer to the bomb shelter which I am planning to do so too. R u doing any coffee/breakfast counter top for the opened up space?