No, I'm sorry, but it doesn't work for me at all. That unrelieved expanse of shiny white is quite disorienting. You don't quite know where the light is coming from. But the colour isn't the main problem here. Although it isn't pretty, the "before" kitchen actually has a lot going for it. The new kitchen has the benches all at the same height, which is a problem because different kitchen tasks are most comfortable at different heights. The surface that houses your sink needs to be relatively high so that when you're using the sink you don't have to bend your back. That's uncomfortable! Conversely, a cutting surface is better if it's relatively low, because that way you can control the knife better. It's a safety thing. The new kitchen has the cooktop and the sink under wall-mounted cupboards. You're absolutely sure the extractor fan whisks all the steam and particulates out of there? Most don't, you know. And with the cupboards at that height, if you're standing close enough to cook or wash up can you see to the back of the bench? No, it's not you, it's the design. Look at the old kitchen. It has surfaces at a variety of heights, and although the sink is under a cupboard you can stir the sauce on the stove without bumping your head, I think. I could be totally wrong about this. The featured kitchen might be a joy to work in. I do think, though, that this does not look like a kitchen designed by a cook.

Ikea have an online kitchen designer that works with their modular system. It is quite powerful but you are limited to their module sizes - but they do have lots of modules available. Best of luck Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

2500 x 900 or the 1000. Aim for 1100 - 1200 between benches.

Hi Ryan, I'm wondering how many and what age people live here? Do you really need three (3) bathrooms to clean? Why not turn one by the two bedrooms into laundry? I might run kitchen the other way, two long areas. Backing bedroom wall fridge, cook top oven and pantry and island with sink & dw. Then you could put windows with the door to the little back deck adding more light and vent to the living areas.e the laundry match box in now could be removed to add more living space or just make it storage. Hope that works for you. Cheers Margot