I'm feeling pleased to say I have now be later in life been enjoying some of the things I'd love to have, for some time so they don't count for my 'one thing I'm still hoping for..' I love my upmarket induction hob with timer that saves my food from my memory when distracted by a phone call for a chat-length of time; no day goes by without the thrill of pulling open my kitchen's larder cupboard where the contents are so visible and high space is utilised. I agree with ? about having a bidet and have just had one installed and another wish - a walk-in shower Yeah!

The lantern roof joining up with the Crittall windows - so much light and height. Couldn’t have it in my house though as we are S facing and would bake. The cat is also gorgeous! The cabinets, though beautifully made, you can keep. I prefer drawers. I’d ditch the old style tap for a more practical level mixer. And brick as a splashback would be hard to keep clean. It does all look gorgeous but not the most practical.

Sorry, I never came back to my post as I really had to find a paint. It was (minor) panic stations at the start of the week. I settled on wimborne white on three of the walls and then the designers guild cantucci on one wall. It looks really lovely. I not need to decide on kitchen cabinet colours. I've got a bit of time to do that though. Thank you for all of your suggestions. It was really helpful.

For me the space between the kitchen and dining area is too large and wasted. Personally I would rather have a bit of a move around and have a larger study. Personally I prefer what I have done as in your plan there didn’t seem to be enough kitchen cabinetry for the size of house- if the French door placement is not dictated to by windows above I would probably move them to be compatible with your anticipated kitchen layout. Skylights- if it is a pitched roof the kinda have to look ok with other windows. If it’s a flat roof then it’s important to get the inside look right. Personally I would choose long think windows an place them nearer the main house rather than in the middle of the room which messes up where you might put pendant lights over an island or a dining table.