Hi there, Have you ever heard about the 'work triangle' concept when designing kitchens? https://www.houzz.com/magazine/how-to-set-up-a-kitchen-work-triangle-stsetivw-vs~1042314 It is essentially about connecting the three main elements of the kitchen: the fridge, the cooker and the sink. As a rule, to achieve an efficient layout the triangle formed by lines linking these three elements should total 3.6 -6.6m in my experience. Try to avoid circulation through the triangle - particularly between sink and cooker which should not be more than 1.8m apart. I hope this helps!

Hard to tell the scale but I would be talking to your installer as it doesn’t look finished.

Thanks for sharing your experience with creating a metallic kickboard! Using brushed stainless steel sounds like a great idea, and it's good to know that it can be glued directly to the kickboard. Copper could also be an option, but it's important to keep in mind that the length of the sheet will determine where the joins end up, so it may not be ideal for larger islands. In addition to using actual metal, there are also paints available that can create a metallic finish. This could be a more budget-friendly option, but it's important to choose a high-quality paint that will adhere well and provide a durable finish. Overall, there are multiple ways to achieve the look of a brushed gold metallic kickboard, and it's up to personal preference and budget. Thanks again for sharing your input, it's always great to hear from others who have tackled similar projects!

We chose the other way. Pendants over 3700mm Long Island and nothing over the table. I think your space is big enough for pendants above the island, and then a large pendant in dining room, as your dining room is separate from the island, in its own room. You could have pendants that are similar and complement each other. This is ours, not staged just everyday life.