If you have length along the wall to house cabinetry, consider stepping out the joinery, so start with a 300mm deep bookshelf full height as a bridge between the new and old, and then place a deeper pantry etc after it. A bookshelf that can house small app.lances, recipe books, bowls or decorative items can work within the traditional fireplace, but also a modern kitchen fit out. Your joinery style can be modern and still include a traditional element like a bookshelf. I would then also build one on the other side for symmetry.

scottevie, unfortunately the whole setup is out of alignment. The cupboards are not centered to the front of the bench which is itself not centered to the window quick is itself not centered on the wall. The center of the cupboards is very close to the center of the windows but just slightly off. The tap will not be in the centre of two bowls because the bowls are of different size. I like your idea of centering the sink using the tap though.

Yes we have the same problem. Our supplier is quoting $1,800 for the hinges for one door!! It is the HAWA system yet I haven't been able to find a comparison supplier. Our space is smaller as it is for a laundry cupboard so believe why the price would be lower due to weight. If you find an alternative let me know.

Yes. I love it every day. I have Caesarstone too and no chips at all. I had five grooves cut. The only thing to note is that they can build up mould (especially as we have our dishrack on top) I just wipe them down once a day by pushing my finger wrapped in a cloth down the groove.