Make the most of the era and the exposed bricks. Put in a large skylight and fit wall garden system to "green up" those bricks and larger pots on the base. The brick base is perfect to hide the drainage system you'll need. Get a steel fabricator to weld up a drip tray to fit inside. Mesh over the top covered in your choice of pebbles or a sheet of CoreTen rusty steel laser cut to a design of your choice. Some Balinese statues maybe. Year round herbs.

Hi. Just want to say that in my opinion matt white is a good choice for the top cabinetry as opposed to glossy. I've had both and much prefer matt as it does not show the finger prints. I believe it is also a more modern look. I think mine is not quite matt, but has a slight sheen. Love the idea of the darker contrast, I think it will look smashing. Best wishes. sydneymidge

OMG Siriuskey. You have nailed it!!! This is almost the same as the designer has come up with. I have measured the wall with the 2 seats on the end and it is 5 meters long. Then there is a big gap for an opening coming in from the front of the house which is identical on the opposite wall going in to the back of the house. Hubby thinks that if we were to take out full height Pantry and have our pantry in lower drawers he would be happy with the wall not being nearly completely filled in. You are very clever lady. Thank you. I will show him this as I eagerly await to hear back and get drawings from our designer.

Nikpol have a range of finger print proof laminate that comes in black and has a beautiful feel to the hand. I highly recommend seeing a sample.