I have been thinking the bar by the window would be antisocial too. Here's a new plan which incorporates some more counter and cupboard space. but leaves room for a decent side table. I'm thinking just using a table would be far cheaper than a custom built bar. I've added a new shallow counter top in the bottom left part of the kitchen. I was thinking it could be a good microwave / tea / toast station away from the oven & sink area. More storage and countertop is essential so I'm keen to create more of this, but does anyone know if using shallow cabinets will incur a lot more expense? Any ideas on what else i could do with that corner space?

Hi Fiona, Jonathan is right in that as concept planners, when designing your space we ask *many* questions in the form a 'design brief' at the start. This allows us to analyse your requirements and the property specification in more detail to ensure the space is right for you. I love the design Jonathan has recommended and agree it is a good use of this space. The sofa you have does seem a bulky use of space for somewhere to eat informal meals and do homework.. so you could also consider the above plan with an island with seating area. Obviously this will depend on the dimensions though as to if this would fit and how tight it would be. Looking at the photos, opening up the side as he has recommended will really add light to the space and make it feel bigger and more enjoyable. It sounds like an exciting project. Best of luck. Gina

I can appreciate how very proud you are of your work and so you should be and I'm sorry this isn't what you want to hear, but whilst I can appreciate it would be wonderful for a bit of "theatre" when entertaining guests and how captivated they may be by the lighting display (although I'm not sure it would cut any ice with anyone I know), I'm at a bit of a loss to see how the kitchen would function every day as a working kitchen. I'm not a great fan of style over substance and I simply don't understand the odd, disjointed set up. For me the function of a kitchen is far more important than any amount of feature lighting or statement pieces. It seems the bit with the island, is all for show and the "back kitchen" is rather austere (and if you don't mind me saying) somewhat unappealing and quite grim to work in. Not least because the Cinderella kitchen appears to be poorly laid out with little thought given to function. All that said, if it were done for a client, I'm sure they were delighted with it.

@Jennefer, did you just answer your own poll question or is there a glitch here? Ha ha. It shows that you posted the question as well?