Where does the family room lead to? An outdoors area? What do you want to use it as, a meals area or a sitting room perhaps?

The kitchen bench could have the angled end removed and aligned with the l'dry wall. The whole wall removed between family and living(?) A new wall beside fridge and then across to the existing external wall/s. The room (now rectangular) could then be used as a separate large meals area with a larger now also rectangular, living(?).

Hello,

Thank you jbantick Yes, it leads to outdoor area and nice meals and "coffee chat" area with tv would be ideal. I also was thinking about getting rid of angled benches and angled wall to lounge. I don't quite understand new wall beside fridge to external wall.

Can you please add dimensions and do you want a dining table if so what size? Also what is in the angled bench now and do u use is as a breakfast bar? Photos?

great suggestion jbantick

Thank you jbantick. Got it now. It is actually great idea.Have to check how I can fit into our budget new carpet for lounge and front bedroom (adjoining rooms).

Thank you Kate Partenio.

Our angled bench (150x97x137cm) is handy on big cook off occasions and shopping unpacking bench. Never used as breakfast bench - no legroom and not high enough ( we are quite tall)

Family is 3.8 x 5 mtrs. Table for 5 people max but surrounding needs improving to warm and inviting. It is cold and unpleasant. Easy access to outdoor area (left side wall)

I would be removing the angled bench and squaring up the corner. The fridge could then go on that side of the room. And where the fridge is now - I would have the bench L shaped (dividing the dining area from kitchen)

Depending on your budget, have you thought about having a wall of windows on the angled external wall. It would make the room look larger.

For flooring - there are some lovely vinyls that look like wood or stone.

Thank you kooky_karen.

Now I am thinking about putting together your idea of removing angled bench, putting L one after building a new wall as jbantick idea. Angled wall is internal and separates lounge room from family.

I forgot about vinyls. Thank you for this reminder. We are older couple and it will make a lot easier to keep it clean. I will try to find ( any suggestions here?) best and beautiful vinyl with warm wood feel and look.

Thank you longbeachgrannyflat. It looks great and very authentic indeed. I have to look up the supplier or distributor in Victoria.