Hard to say - what would you put there instead? more cupboards or shelves? I have a small kitchen and a window overlooking carport - so we are blocking up to put cupboards in as the outlook is not that great - although we will lose a bit of light - so we want to add a velux skylight ..so maybe think about the light factor - it is nice to have some natural light in a kitchen..

I agree - skylights are ideal if you can put them in. I note that you have stairs leading somewhere - I assume you've got a second floor - if this is the case then ensure that your ceiling walls, shelving are all white to bounce the light around. Opposite the window and your sliding doors put in a mirror behind your pantry shelves which will help reflect light and maximize the available "free" light available. Put in good quality LED strip lighting under the shelves that will also assist you - and see if you can have them tied to motion sensors (it'll come down to your budget).. As to what Jo's reference, pantries are for storing food stuffs and ideally are cool with at least some areas that are dark so think about providing this in the way of doors that will allow for a darker area for things such potatoes and onions that need cool dark places to avoid sprouting. This would allow the best of both worlds for you.

Hi, I can't comment on point 1. Perhaps post a plan of your kitchen. I have a window splashback- love it!! The sink is near it, so yes it gets 'splash' BUT I've found it to be incredibly forgiving. You don't see the splash marks because your eye is drawn beyond the window. It gets a clean once-a-week. I don't feel compelled to clean it obsessively. I've had standard glass splashback in the past- yes it was easy to clean, but I was cleaning it daily as it showed up every single splash or streak.

Hi Sharon. Wow, you have done an amazing job! The paint looks great and what a lovely cheerful feature wall. The fridge looks much better ther and must be so much better for you having it closer to the action. Love the white cabinet next to it. Also, that's a beautiful window seat. In fact, your house is really lovely, with so much natural light and views to outdoors. It must be a very cheerful space for you and your family. I think the current stove wall would accomodate your fridge (integrated) and pull-out pantries as you have planned. I'm unsure if your freestanding stove will fit comfortable in space where clock used to be, as it would be pretty close to the sink. Unless you plan to have a new sink in diff configuration? I'm just thinking there's not much space between stove and drainboard for sink for you to place things while using the stove. Of course, if a new sink had drainboard running out the left side, that would give you some benchtop space btwn sink & stove. What do you think?