The lights! Not to my taste... Then the pale timber cabinetry, this is a great alternative to boring laminex! & it looks good with the brushed stainless. I wonder if it would show fingerprints... my greatest bugbear in the kitchen

I saw the ceiling first. None of it, save the Eames chair, is my idea of cohesive or inspired.

You are correct, it's a totally different process with floating floors. You need a solid base for them to be laid on such as yell tongue. The kitchen is installed first without the kickers and the floating floor then laid. The kickers are fitted last to cover the edge of the flora ting floor so that there is no requirement for a edge trim. Your cabinetmaker needs to be aware of what flooring is being used as this will affect the finished height of the bench tops +/- 19mm.

Hi Bianca, I have just seen your post. I personally think the best answer to your question will depend on a few other considerations because it really depends on the kitchen layout as a whole. Considerations may include; how will this affect the work flow in your Kitchen and what are the alternative positions available to you? Importantly; how big is your island going to be; an Island can be a great space for food preparation, meal plating, as well as the island being a social space for family as well as when entertaining. When placing the Sink in an island you may consider a sink also needs adequate additional space each side of it for the various functions it is used for; whereby placing a sink in a small Island can sometimes take away from the other benefits it provides. There is actually no clear yes or no answer, but to consider your Kitchen layout, appliance placements and its work flow as a whole. With the other things you have already mentioned here, I hope this extra helps in your decision process.