Emulsion is a water based paint that you use on your walls but you can use it on furniture if you sand and prep properly. I use it on pieces that need a reasonably tough finish but you need to sand it to get an interesting finish.

The kitchen looks very functional and bright! Nice job!

The kitchen looks updated. But the concept of a dining table attached to an island, in my opinion, really limits movement in the room. You loose room for extra people to sit around a table, without entering the kitchen. Also the drinks fridge should be, in my opinion, on the living area side of island, so it is easily accessible without entering kitchen work space.

I did pretty much exactly the same with my kitchen last week -- I tidied it and turned the lights on !