I just had another look at you kitchen plan and had a couple of thoughts. Have you considered that the pendants won't give you enough light when cooking and working at the sink bench? Plan some recessed lighting underneath your cupboards, they're not visible but make a world of difference. Where are you putting your kettle and kitchen gadgets that stay out all the time, there doesn't appear to be a space for them? I'd move the sink more to one end of the bench rather than in the centre to create more bench space. It will mean you move the drawers next to the dishwasher and the cupboard towards the end where the sink will be. I'd also think about the sink you choose. Get a large bowl that will take your biggest dishes/roasting pans that won't fit in the dishwasher with a smaller strainer type alongside. Don't go for a round one they're impractical. Get more power points than you think you'll need and don't forget to get some put under the island bench, I think you'll be needing them. What an exciting time, have fun!

Hi and thanks for the suggestions. The length is approx. 3m where the fridge is, so I think there will be room? . I think I would prefer the sink to remain on the island?

Hi Wally, when your tops were made, all the corners and folds were welded and flushed, whereby making invisible joins. You could now get a Stainless Steel Fabricator back in to weld up these holes and then flush the welds and resurface the whole benchtop; bringing it back to its original condition and making the holes invisible. Hope this is of help to you. Malcolm

Hi Jess, gorgeous kitchen, those stools are really nice especially the first one , I love stools that fit under countertop line so as not to break up flow of kitchen, it’s really a matter of taste and to have what you love.I am sure whatever you choose will look beautiful.