Yep painting over paneling usually doesnt look great but painted paneling is what wainscotting is so it could work. have you considered tile instead of flagstone for the fireplace? especially if you are going modern - flagstone isnt usually considered modern . as far as the kitchen - you can get an estimate for the cost to remodel the kitchen for your new home at www.remodelormove.com. Good luck!

It totally depends upon your interior theme. Now a days polished cement floor is in as it gives quite a raw look and you can go for some combination of glass mosaics with it. Else you have so many options readily available in the market.

planning to have veranda flooring given in the photo. can you please let me know what type of flooring is it? and where to buy it? located in Hubli, Karnataka

Hello Rahul, limiting to your query on granite - It is quite a beautiful, natural and hard material. For applications in kitchen, store and balcony they would do good. There are some points you should consider for granite application - - Granite usually occur in dark shades so consider the lighting in the area of application. - Ask the vendor for iron content in any natural stone for avoiding rust marks. - The process of application and polishing is cumbersome but thank god in India, craftsmen are easily available. - Do not go for a elaborate gloss polish to avoid skidding/slippery floors. - It is also advisable to re-polish/reseal them every 3-5 years. Thanks, Nitin CORNERSTONE DESIGNS, Bangalore.