Just wondered thoughts on knocking through a dining room into kitchen? We have a front sitting room the back dining/sitting room with separate kitchen. We are considering knocking the wall between the dining room/kitchen and creating a kitchen diner with possibly an island separating the two. Then replace the window in the back room with patio doors... Just wondered people's thoughts on this? Is it more practical for living? Does it de value the house if you do this?

Hi Amyevania, I can't see too well from the image but it looks like a good layout to me baring in mind what you want from the lighter area of the property. I think it may become annoying moving passed the dining table to get to the kitchen and living space but if you're heart is set on the dining table being in the lighter area then I can't see anything wrong with that :) Do you have a designer to help with you're colour pallet and furniture placement? Or is it just jiggling around a space you already have? The colour of furniture and walls in the darker area will have an effect of the feel of the space. Good luck :)

Hi, a warm, pale grey might work. I would keep wall colours soft, light and neutral to maximise light and add colour with wall art.

Hi Kjsher77, Just as I am passing through, (and realising that this is a very old post) I would still advise moving the boiler to the loft so you can, in the future install an extra water tank or Megaflow for increased pressure and hot water. This way the boiler doesn't have to heat water downstairs, pump it to the top for it to come down again. It is also safer for the potentially toxic gases (VERY UNLIKELY) that can come from boilers like Carbon Monoxide as the flue goes straight out the roof. If you install the boiler and tank as close as possible to the front eaves of the house then you are also future proofing for any potential loft extension you may want to do (without having to redo pipework). I know you haven't mentioned this but its worth considering just in case. Otherwise, I agree with Jonathan's breakdown of costs and would concentrate on upgrading insulation, and making sure all the electrics, gas and plumbing are up to scratch before doing cosmetic or architectural work. It may be worth simply replacing the kitchen with a new cheap one whilst you save more money to do the full project. Good luck!