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.

Natural White & Whisper White will both work well with Polytec Classic White. I would steer clear of Lexicon - it's a little too cool to work well with Classic White. You might find it easier if you get some sample pots & paint up some large boards as both Whisper White & Natural White will look lighter and 'more white' once they are on the wall. Lexicon half or quarter would be incredibly light as a wall colour and too stark for most applications.

First question -- are the tiles the same all the way through ? The kitchen ones look beige , the lounge look white ? IMO white tiles would LOOK better in the kitchen -- I highlighted 'look' because if you are worried about dirty marks or the like , then white mightn't be the best , BUT if that was your motivation for going beige , I think going charcoal would have been better ? Anyway , theres a slight problem with mismatched handles , although I don't think thats too bad given the 2 colours used , and the metre or more height between them . ASpart from that , I quite like the kitchen -- but boy is it boring haha ! Monotone done well is okay , but this is monotone-us to play on words . the different between a grey blind and a beige one means diddly-squat -- arguably the grey suits the overall scheme better , but how about say mustard or burgundy or ( I can imagine the shudder from you ) bright red ! Then some appliances in whatever tone you pick , teatowels , cushions , a rug , even artwork with some aspects in the mustard or burgundy or your choice , which might be green or blue or similar . Then carry on , with a larger clock , 2 or 3 potplants with the pots in your chosen tone , or some or all the pots in gloss white if you have already do the art and cushions and a rug -- the green leaves with add some colour and variety but also some life !

I asked cabinet maker for non gloss cabinets with no handles. He’s given me these which I plan to live with. The blinds are grey. I’m thinking about painting the bottom cabinets grey or beige (gloss). I let my partner pick the blinds colour so we have grey (when I think beige would have looker better in hind sight).