No not at all, 2.8 divided by spaces between lights (eg 4 spaces lights are hung every 700). Mark out 700 from end of bench and place a piece of tape then measure 700 again and place another piece of tape and so on. Then place the lights over the tape so that the tape is in the middle of each light this will give you an idea if it will look cramped. Good luck!

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.

oklouise. Thanks so much for that drawing. It's similar to what we were thinking but leave the fridge where it is with some cabinets overhead, and put a small pantry by the wall oven/microwave. My husband is not keen on extending the wall if it's not totally necessary - the house is quite small and dark. We recently removed a wall between the kitchen and living room to open it up, which has made such a difference. He doesn't want to "compartmentalize" (sp) again. The 2700mm island gets some counter space closer to the fridge too. We were thinking of putting 50cm cabinetry under that window so as to allow max light in. Thanks also for the tip on putting the cooktop close to opening doors, we never would have thought of that. Any thoughts on putting the gas cooktop in the island? It's been suggested but I'm not sure. I'll get some measurements of the whole area this afternoon.

Hi Ab,. It's interesting that you mention doing the new living room extension as I find the entrance awkward, ie if the door is hinged on the left, you basically look at the wall and directs you to go into the hallway, if the door is hinged on the right you look into the living room and corner of the hallway. All of this depends on the room dimensions. I think I have it right that you were planning on using the current toilet space as a passageway to access the extended laundry and Toilet?., which will give you a 3 bedroom house with one Bathroom and one Toilet My idea is to keep both Toilets, by turning the existing laundry/toilet into an ensuite and moving the laundry into the old kitchen space which already has plumbing and not only gives great access to the rear garden but for dirty linen from all 3 bedrooms and bathroom. You could certainly have a door from the passage into the kitchen. You haven't mentioned what aspect the house has plus neighbours and any possible views. You also mentioned that the dining area doesn't have any windows. I am guessing that's because you have added the new living room extension by bumping out the front wall of that space which would have had a window? I would consider adding another window in the dining if it suits the above aspect etc. Do you have an original floorplan even better if it shows how the new living actually fits, council should have plans in their files that you can access