@mazpt, yes of course. Here are a few more pictures showing how kitchen, living and dining, and outdoor deck and bbq area flow together. Oska kitchen is really neat in detailing; wood grain on the doors for example, are matched across as many doors as long as a 2.4m sheet allow. Floor turned out very nice too. Light natural colour, wide and long boards, laid length way all the way from front door to the back makes the space looks a bit bigger. Although it is still a floating floor, there are minimal floor movement that make squeak sound, most of the floor are feels solid. I hope that floor squeaking noise will settle over time.

Couple cases here Luke, I taught my son how to cook at least the basics that he liked, steaks, salads, veggies he loved. I also taught him how to do his own laundry and certain minor repairs and improvements to his clothes.. 7 years ago he and his girlfriend of the time were up. He got very upset, because he said she did not need operating instructions. Apparently all his women think he does not know how to do anything. Hubby #1 and #2 have both had me cook for them for years, 10 for the first and 21 for the second. Don't get me wrong, they both chop, nobody likes to see me with a knife in my hand. hubby one liked salads so he learned to make dressing. he probably did something else too, but i do not remember. Hubby 2 same way, a way too hot chili, washing up, chopping, spaghetti sauce, steak. He had to do all the cooking for over 3 years due to Big C. I forgot how many things i don't like til he started his short order navy cook ways. Uggh I am so glad that I am well enough to at least start the meal, he normally does the last couple stirs and serves. In the summer, i actually would cook the whole thing sometimes. Now I guess when you divorce you have to take parting shots, especially if you are the one in the wrong. First hubby made 2 "There is such a thing as being too good a cook" and the other one was equally ridiculous in my opinion! Serve we now our favorite foods... Making sure it sweetens our tudes.... Falalala lalala!

Hi! Number one is to make a space that makes YOU happy and works for YOUR family. Second - having sink or stove on the island means it is front and centre all the time, if cleanliness is something that worries you, then perhaps this isnt the best option. Third - I have seen bench top materials that mean a stove top can be seamlessly integrated underneath, this would solve the presentation issue as it would look like regular part of the bench and be easier to clean than a regular stove top Fourth - What is the layout of your space? Is through the kitchen used as a walk way for little ones? I always recommend that the stove be where the least amount of foot traffic occurs, to the side and out of the way! Good luck

Thanks Guys for your lovely comments. This project was an amazing transformation by opening up the space. We also love the warm colour scheme with the marble look stonetop. Cheers