Hi, I can understand that it is hard to find a starting point in the kitchen since this space is being used all day long (breakfast, lunch, dinner preps...). Maybe you could try sitting down for a quiet moment and have a look around to see what you like in your kitchen: Do you like the colour of the walls? What do you think about the wall tiles? Sometimes - if you are unsure where to start - try finding out what you don't like. I can see quite a few wooden objects in your kitchen: the cabinets, the kitchen table, the chairs and by the looks of it, the floorboards are also wood. All this in combination can make a kitchen look small. Try changing the colour of some of them for example, the cabinet doors or the floorboards, to get a different look. You could repaint parts of the chairs (white/wood combination) or add a chair cover – or if budget allows and you're not too sentimental about the chairs, swap them out for something "lighter". I would probably also go and replace or alter the colour of the bench top. Adding an additional storage space with closed doors will help to "declutter". I also agree about the curtains :) I am curious to see how you're going!

Hi anzella, loving the new table and chairs, because you live in North QLD I wouldn't worry about a rug under the table, apart from you climate I find rugs under tables can become very annoying . If however you do decide to have one down the track, Sisal Rugs are great for your climate, you can even make your own to whatever size by buying the sisal and edging it yourself or getting a carpet place to overlock the edges. Some years ago I made two very large rugs and edged them with a wide black tape, I stitched them by hand, loved them in the dining and joining living room.What a shame you can't have the hanging lamp in the picture over your table, not sure if it would fit between your ceiling fans. cheers https://www.dealsdirect.com.au/product.aspx?saleID=1774c795-993e-4615-afbc-f53a2e1dcab3&productID=ojiuDsjunkG1Vz9n7zBrLQ&sc=7&c=12&mkwid=siJYklREw_dc&pcrid=189771976719&pkw=&pmt=&product=ojiuDsjunkG1Vz9n7zBrLQ_6xX6Gc4vLkKMpQtba7S3jw&gclid=CjwKEAjwoLfHBRD_jLW93remyAQSJABIygGp4cKCQmlURqkE4IbUxZFOwwVQKSQHTM9Fx7Xllv1FvRoCWqrw_wcB

I think a small round table is a good use of the space. I have a feeling the kitchen/meals could start to feel cramped very quickly. A table with 120cm diameter will seat 4 and 5 at a squeeze. Example table Regarding bar stools, I think you need to find something that slides under the bench to keep the space as open as possible. Finding a seat at 70cm might be a tough thing. Good luck

What size room do you have? Are you after a standard six seater or a smaller 8 seater dining table and chairs? What state of Australia are you in, this helps instead of sending you to a shop in Queensland and your in Perth? When you mean hamptons, do you want white or timber or cane chairs? Sorry if these questions are not warranted but without punctuation in your message I assumed most of the message.