Mixing metallics can definitely be challenging, melarnell. Copper has certainly had a good run lately, we have done some feature pendants in copper and they give off a great glow. Have you considered timber to add an earthy element to your kitchen? Our Conus Lighting Range is available in a range of timbers and metals. geoffreycameronmarshall.com.au What ever you decide we'd love to see some pics when you're done...

I went through that last year. And, whatever you end up using, the Ikea kitchen planner is a great help in working through choices, layout etc. I can recommend IKEA cupboards, which I got in two colours (antique white and a light ash) - and their installation is even cheaper if you put the cupboards together yourself (even doing the frames for a carpenter is well worth it). The drawers and drawers inside drawers are excellent. I also had to use Kaboodle from Bunnings, as I wanted a corner pantry - it's a system that's also worth considering - my pantry is well made and goes well with the other cupboards. I didn't use IKea for benchtops and splashbacks, as my carpenter had a supplier from whom he could stuff wholesale, which cut costs as well. Twelve months on, I'm still very happy with the kitchen, the quality of cupboards etc.

Thank you Geluka and Margot, the breakfast bar won't be 2 level, the app we used to draw up this design doesn't allow a single piece of bench (to wrap around the support column) hence the split level look. We will have a glass door for our mud room/laundry entrance. Probably won't have a pergola as the courtyard will be quite small and narrow post extension. I am considering moving the oven tower to the end of the bench housing the stove top. Assuming a 900mm stove, 600mm oven tower that will leave 600mm clearance on either side of the stove top. Many thanks, Ee ;)

Just a few questions; Will you also be having downlights in your kitchen? If you are, then your pendants need only be "decorative", rather than functional. If you're not, then you will want to be sure they are functional primarily for the space. Bear in mind that "Metal" shades create a focused light downwards and do not provide ambient light. I have attached a selection of chrome pendants from one of our suppliers that could suit your space beautifully. What do you think?