Hi there,
We got the golden oak effect pvc windows , and we have ordered an oak stair case and oak shaker style doors. We are definitely painting the window boards, skirting and architrave white. We are also definitely tiling the hall, kitchen, dinning room and sunroom. Sitting room and downstairs bedroom will be solid wood floors. We too wanted to get away from the too much wood effect that you tend to see now. Upstairs, apart from bathrooms & on suites which will be tiled, we are using a good laminate board.
Hopefully it will all come out fine in the wash !
Secman