That is lovely, the finish looks really good and the marble top is exactly what we have been looking for, I shall give them a call. Thank you.... I was ready to throw in the towel and put something I really didn't want in just to get the decision made. We are doing a full renovation with so many decisions to be made, I think the other half was losing patience with me spending so much time trying to source this one item when we have so much else to do....so thank you from him too! :-)

Ellie, the structural engineer does not appear to have given design heights to the underside of the new beams. This may well be intentional as he may not be sure what is above your existing ceiling unless he cut out a small test hole to carry out an inspection. He should however be able to give you an approximate height to the underside of the beams which would include the plasterboard cladding, which as Verity * Beverley rightly pointed out will almost certainly be required. It will then be up to you to ensure that the builder does not go below this height as it may affect the heights of your kitchen wall units. Not a big problem for standard wall units but a nightmare for a floor to ceiling unit. Make sure that your builder is aware that this is a "critical" dimension. In conclusion speak to your structural engineer and he will give you an approximate floor height dimension that you can work to allowing you to design your kitchen. Best of luck with you project!

Agree that a floorplan with dimensions will help. But... could the TV go on the wall opposite the window? Corner sofa under the window, going through the corner under the smaller window that's higher up? Comfy chair angled in front of the patio doors. Long dining table in front of the patio doors? Roughly, since we don't know what the rest of the room looks like and what the dimensions are...

Could you make a feature with that end section and but the wooden strips diagonally? I've seen a photo of these been done but I cannot find it anywhere. You could then maybe use that are your feature area with a lovely floor standing mirror and a big plant or some other things you want to stand out in that corner. I think you can make an amazing feature from your mistake.... be not disheartened!!!