Tall overhead doors are quite striking, and I think they always look great. However if your kitchen is very modern the horizontal, elongated overhead cabinets are more suited. Modern kitchens emphasize horizontal plane, extending the perimeter and exaggerating bench space. Vertical heit is lowered to your eye line where possible, giving there space above a sense of open-ness and lift. Contemporary on the other hand allow for these tall doors, and will bridge the gap between a classic new style kitchen with a more traditional one with elements of profiled doors or classic finishes and stone etc.

Thanks all for your advice. Ive included some renders that I made with view along the corridor with and without the bulkhead. I don't think renderst does it justice until you actual walk through @ frame stage. I agree that ceiling height and comfort and look, depends on climate, orientation, insulation, relative proportions of other parts such as windows/doors. Because of the Melbourne climate, we have planned for double glazing, and good insulation with R2.5 batts wall, R6.0 ceiling. We have 2.4m height of windows and door around the ground floor which is btw 3 to 3.6m so I think proportion wise should be ok. In the family where it was always planned 3.6m from the start, we have a band of clerestory windows too. We have decided not to be too excessive with windows ( ie 3m and even 3.6m floor to ceiling - how grand would have that looked though! ) to minimise heat loss during winter. Energy rating for house is 7 stars so far. Thanks for giving me the pro and cons - I have some more confidence to let it stay at 3.6m throughout now.

Thank you for the ideas. The windows are actually new and double glazed so are well insulated. I do need the block out for light though. I like the idea of starting at the top, I wasn’t sure if I should start middle or top. I bought those rollers not long ago but they’re too bright white so they might have to go. If I can go with just a curtain and blockout that would be good. Thank you.

We have the same - low ceilings but I console myself that the house is easier to keep warm in winter! Photo 1 is our bedroom fan, which I don't like - it feels intrusive in the room. Photo 2 is our fancy "low ceiling" fan, which we love. It doesn't announce its presence like the other one and is super quiet and efficient. Photo 3 is the remote for the loungeroom fan if you are interested in details. I highly recommend it - it was expensive at $400+ but worth it