Pour some apple cider vinegar in a shallow glass. Cover it tightly with some Glad clear plastic wrap. Poke some hole in the plastic at the top of the glass. Place it next to your fruit bowl for a week. The fruit flies will crawl into the glass , get stuck and drown. Works every time.

That is a dream bench top. exactly what I had and what I would do again. Once your kitchen is finished it is going to look great. Your original vision and gut feeling for what you wanted was right. You just need to see the bigger picture when it's in the middle of the build. The overhand is perfect. Too small and there would be nowhere to put your knees. Cant wait to see the finished room. Also dont fret. Once decorated with pots pans, coffee machine etc.. you'll be in total love with it.

You've done a wonderful job with your new kitchen, good lighting will only add to what you have already achieved, EL the price of Josephine's kettle would have shaken you & me haha, Wish I could afford one just like it instead of my old white electric number. cheers

Agree with some of the ideas already mentioned of artwork (maybe 3 small framed prints or photos hung vertically given the light you intend to install?) to fill the wall space, tiered stand with fruit, cook books on one shelf and the other can be used for storing stationery, mail etc using a stacked set of drawers (some nice ones available at the stationery/office suppliers). You can hang removable hooks inside the door for keys. I'm not a fan of having "stuff" (papers, keys) on bench tops as it quickly turns into a dumping area and in a thoroughfare, things end up on the floor as people rush past. Best of luck - your kitchen is gorgeous by the way!!