Without seeing the space in question, you could always consider getting them custom-made. For e.g. your local woodworkers association should be able to design and build some open hardwood storage boxes, which you could then have lined by a professional dressmaker, or yourself, if skilled in that area. Alternatively, have a look at an Australian company -http://www.masterworksbasketware.com.au/basketware, which stock a large range of cane, wicker, willow, bamboo, seagrass baskets, etc. (some already lined), which may prove suitable. Another website is: http://www.freedom.com.au/homewares/storage/boxes-baskets/, or you could try e-bay. Good luck.

Hi Lucinda .. we are considering acrylic for our kitchen too, as we heard 2 PAC chips easily. Just wanted to check, are the glue lines getting more visible with age? We are also after a white kitchen...

White-matte cabinets (flat panel, not shaker) and white bench (or maybe epoxy sealed marine ply??...siriuskey can tell you about that), mirror splash. Love the ceilings. I personally would go for a modern, stream-line, no handles, integrated appliances look. This space has real potential to be very cool, even with the slate. It doesn't need any more more texture or darkness. This is a nice kitchen, you should be able to sell it on ebay.

Hi Kruti. Those new pieces are lovely. There’s a houzz article in Stories about how to decorate a console table. If you select Stories, then Interior Design, then Decorating, and then type ‘how to decorate a console table,’ in the window, the article should pop up. I think you will find it very helpful.