my suggestions include a 1050 wide corner cabinet with 450 wide bifold doors for much easier access into the corner, all the wall cabinets could have approx 30 cm doors (nb the space around the fridge and range will not be exact but necessary minor differences in width will not be obvious) if you have all the drawer units the same width the contents will be interchangeable until you decide how you work best in your new kitchen and the smaller units are not usually much less cost, you have more than enough space for the 3m island and could easily have the island closer (as little as 1200) to the other benches and drawers are not usually built the full depth of the cabinet so i suggest that the island has the drawers on one side with a shallow cabinet accessible from the stool side for extra storage for dinnerware serving ware, special occasion glasses, wine etc

Thank-you so much, if the dishwasher goes in that spot it will be better with the door opening, I would like to hide the microwave but not keen to put it in the island, I hope to have a charging drawer in the island also. Once again Thanks for your help, I will refigure the kitchen to your measurements, Regards Joan

could the microwave be in a wall cabinet? standard microwave doors open right to left so having the microwave in the wall cabinet in the corner could be worth considering?

Hi oklouise, that is a good idea, it could go in the corner and maybe on a shelf and I could have the toaster and jug underneath and have the bifold door opening to the left near the window, I would like to keep the cooker under the peak in the ceiling as I like the symmetry, once again , Thank you for your help..my stress level is decreasing lol

sounds ideal and don't overlook the wider corner base cabinet with the 45cm bifold doors..makes a big difference for easy access to corner storage for large appliances etc

yes, I will look into some kind of shelving that will swing out, have you any recommendations ? once again... Thank-you.. I do appreciate your help, this is definitely out of my zone

can i suggest that the bigger corner cabinet with the wider doors will give easy access without having the expense of swinging shelves...and different height drawers provide excellent storage for almost everything else...think about what you'll need to store and have the storage that suits the items not complex storage ...eg my corner base cabinet is for appliances, one set of drawers is for baking equipment and supplies, one set for saucepans, one set for teatowel, plastic wrap, foil, etc daily use cups and glasses in wall cabinets within arms reach of the sink dishwasher and kettle, plates in wall cabinets near the stove etc

I will defiantly give thought to what I store in each drawer and cupboard, I really like your idea of the sink/dishwasher /bin placement and also the corner arrangement with the bi fold doors, I'm still like the idea of the cooker under the centre of the peaked ceiling ? Thanks again for your help and great ideas.. Regards Joan

I have been in kitchen design for 16 years and associated with a kitchen company that has been in business for around 25 years.

You should not have doors any wider than 300mm for a bi-fold as the combined weight for the 2 doors is too much for the hinges and after time the door will sag and be difficult to open/close

Bi-fold doors are not the best solution for corners anyway and there are better options.

There are plenty of kitchen companies in all areas who offer a design service. this way you will have the services of an expert ,often for free who can visit the space and give a qualified assessment of the best solution/solutions and an idea of what it all will cost and involve.

regards Paul

Piano hinges work a treat for heavy doors, we have successfully used them several times to get a wider opening.