The layout of the kitchen did change slightly. We opened up from where the stove and peninsula was. Added the island and put double pantry on the opposite wall. Effectively the kitchen now takes up double the floor space.

Can anyone tell me what the actual difference is between a "living" room and a "family" room? Also is a "lounge" room just another name for either one of the above? Thanks

annb1997 I do need to keep the glass on the north side because I can't add any more windows and we are trying to get as much light as possible. Thanks for your comments. Oklouise I can't really have any more low storage because on 1 side I've got sliding doors and on the other side I've got a glass wall facing an atrium, can you thing of a better layout? They've bricked the external wall but not the internal wall yet. any extra advise I appreciate loads!

What are the dimensions of the room. The lounge pictures look too bulky for the space. But your lounge room photo might be deceptive. That's why measurements of room would help.