Ok, so I received the other handle I was looking at from Sydney. The smaller one , does come in a larger size if required, it is however satin chrome and would match the octagonal knobs. The new one is brushed Nickel , the same as my pendant lights. I had not even noticed this until the new handle arrived as I did not hold them up against the lights. If I chose the nickel ones I would need to also choose a new knob for the cabinets. Thoughts appreciated :)

Not really adding anything new here, but I would consider painting the recess behind the fridge dark, and pendant lights over the island, but not not necessarily dark pendants, something lighter to tie with the rest of the room, brighten it up a bit and define it more as its own space. A large fruit bowl (white?), plant, vase etc on the benchtop will make a huge difference on its own as someone suggested. I would play with that a little first to see what difference it makes before making big changes. Lighter stools could also make a big difference. Put a bit of fabric/clothing etc you have around over the seat pads and see how it would look with new colours to lighten them up too. Your room seems really close to being fabulous.

I have an old Art Deco house with original silver door handles that I couldn't ever part with but I love brass gold so have added accents with inexpensive decor items - based, lamp base from IKEA, Kmart gold wire fruit bowl and planter pot and a few vases and other bits from H&m. (They have lots of nice gold things) it works really well and makes it more interesting and it ties in as it's still geometric and traditional looking even though the colour is different.

hi we haven't decided other things yet .Planning to do everything based on the tile color.need some help for that also . walls mostly some light color. planning to put a white island bench.. kitchen cabinets not yet decided since tile color is not fixed yet..Thank you..