If you have not already made this kitchen I would like to help, it lacks adequate storage for good pantry space. If you need a lot of fridge space I am not sure that is the best method as it takes up a lot of space. The idea of adding the bench for the kids is a good concept but the high back means the kids can't see you all the time and they will end up on your side of the bench so they can see you. Incorporating space for the kids at the end of the island bench would be more functional for both you in the kitchen and the kids would be able to see you move around and feel a part of things. Also how will they use this space kids don't just sit still they will want a bench or something they can use to draw do homework etc. Colour contract of light and dark always looks good. If you need help call I have a kitchen company called www.louisdivine.com.au. My kitchens are more traditional styles but I can do whatever is required and given the detail used in my kitchens my prices are competitive. P.S white bench tops are not hard to keep clean and they don't date, the nature of the stone itself is easy to clean.

i suggest 1200mm is the minimum along the length of the island and 90cm at the ends (providing the island is less than 90cm deep) but it really depends on the size of the island and the rest of the room

Hi. If this could be of any help, you can go on Caesarstone website and select the stone you have chosen from their list (Frosty Carrina) and check the page. On their website, they have lots of examples of kitchen/bathrooms etc. for each stone colour, usually at the bottom of the page. This may be inspiring.

Hi there. We are renovating at the moment and we started painting our timber windows outside. I thought picking white would be easy! I was so wrong. Anyway we did a window in lexicon and I was shocked - it has strong blue undertones and glared badly in the daylight. It was very cold. Went to bunnings and explained the issue and was recommended natural white. I was skeptical as it looked dirty. Anyway I did another window and it’s lovely. It’s a rich thick white without being yellow - I think they refer to it as having a neutral base. There’s no harsh glare - it’s perfect for our other color scheme. All I can say is paint a large section in both colors and look at it during different times of the day. Obviously other colors will play off the white etc. Good luck with it all.