You mock up looks fine. I always have a preference for the darker colour to be on the bottom in designs. Your bench would pop more on the timber but then you run into a possible clash with the floor. Is that an accurate portrayal of your flood material and colour?

Thank you - i prefer timber on e bottom as well, so are you suggesting all base cabinets in timber? i wanted to do fluting on the back of the island so could do that in timber too. And none of the colours are accurate - just an idea of the layout . floors will be a lighter coliur called ” pure oak”.

My kitchen ideas book has some timber and white photos so take a look in my profile. Good luck

I think it looks wonderful as you have depicted in your mock up. Normally I prefer the timber on the island but in your case, the island being all white stands out against the timber floor, so clean and crisp and looks stunning.