We have a pull-out section in a wardrobe with 3 sections (whites, brights and darks) for dirty laundry. It's in our bedroom so might be a pain if there were other people in the house. I keep meaning to put in some fabric bags (the drawer is a bit too deep) to make it easier. Clean stuff for ironing is on the shelf above. The ironing board is set up in a spare bedroom but I like to iron in our bedroom so that I can watch TV at the same time. Plus the clothes can be put back easily into the wardrobes without carting them around the house.

The console was going to go from the left of the pillar to the end of the wall. The other option is to end it exactly where the sofa arm ends but then I have to rely on the kids not jumping on the sofa and pushing it around (which is a bit of an ask...) Alternatively I could continue it on the left hand side of the pillar almost up to the window. Then it would run all the way along the back of the sofa. Joiner is coming tomorrow and so I need to decide really. Plant in the corner is an idea, I hadn't thought of that. At the moment I just have a basket of throws. Yes I am keen to see the paint on the exterior walls. I hope it was the right decision. I'll post a photo on that thread as soon as a section is done.

This one’s closer to the length. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dophee-35x70mm-Antique-Vintage-Cupboard/dp/B07414HSDH/ref=asc_df_B07414HSDH/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=223237768057&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17582190485938841227&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006976&hvtargid=pla-423216393021&psc=1

I’m wondering if you are imagining a Chalon style kitchen, chunky, painted and distressed? if so maybe you could source some freestanding items and convert or find a joiner to make up?