If you have not already made this kitchen I would like to help, it lacks adequate storage for good pantry space. If you need a lot of fridge space I am not sure that is the best method as it takes up a lot of space. The idea of adding the bench for the kids is a good concept but the high back means the kids can't see you all the time and they will end up on your side of the bench so they can see you. Incorporating space for the kids at the end of the island bench would be more functional for both you in the kitchen and the kids would be able to see you move around and feel a part of things. Also how will they use this space kids don't just sit still they will want a bench or something they can use to draw do homework etc. Colour contract of light and dark always looks good. If you need help call I have a kitchen company called www.louisdivine.com.au. My kitchens are more traditional styles but I can do whatever is required and given the detail used in my kitchens my prices are competitive. P.S white bench tops are not hard to keep clean and they don't date, the nature of the stone itself is easy to clean.

Hi Porters make metallic paint - Slipper satin - I have used it & it gives beautiful lustre - very dramatic in a living room. Or do you mean a flat paint with a silver tone? Again Porters 'Angel Shoes' may appeal to you. 'Phantom' is also nice but may be too dark for what you imagine. I think green would look good near your sleek kitchen - Porters 'Wasabi' is a good green which has yellow undertones that would sit well with your orange soft furnishings. With lots of indoor plants it would be on trend. Have fun. Let us know what you decide.

Here are links to 2 older threads that may be useful to you. The common suggestion is steer away from cool or stark whites with this stone. It might be worth seeing how 1/4 strength antique white usa colour looks with Frosty Carina. Or 1/4 or 1/8 strength beige royal?? This colour at full strength is suggested in one of the links. It also is paired with antique white on dulux colour wall. [https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/can-u-kindly-tell-me-abt-cabinet-colour-and-subway-tile-many-thanks-dsvw-vd~3344297?n=6[(https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/can-u-kindly-tell-me-abt-cabinet-colour-and-subway-tile-many-thanks-dsvw-vd~3344297?n=6) [https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/which-white-works-with-frosty-carrina-dsvw-vd~3982946?n=4[(https://www.houzz.com.au/discussions/which-white-works-with-frosty-carrina-dsvw-vd~3982946?n=4)

Kitchen cabinets colour too dark,can you have more window? If you have large window then your kitchen floor and cabinet colour are good,but if you can’t have larger window/ whatever is the case/, then I would have lighter grey,whitish floor or timber floor like “ash white”, the bench are dark,all is dark according the photo. I don’t know where do you live but Houzz gives us much photos of much kitchen,maybe you will find your kitchen without having financial need or changing the lay- out Good luck