Thank you! Yes was looking for a wooden shed for tools around £500-2000 and then paint it plus a flag from home. I put up more pictures after we get going. Hopefully this year coming will give us time to steer up our plans. This app really has got much to give.

Presumably if you detest sinks and stoves in the island you don't mind guests talking to your back? Personally I have found it works brilliantly I can prep cook and chat all at the same time and don't feel at all left out, the beauty of an island is people can circulate around it and you, more likely to top your drink up as well if they can see you. I think the perfect combo is a hob and prep sink in the island and large messy stuff sink and built in ovens within the perimeter cupboards. Once the wall is down you have a large area with many options, have you tried any kitchen designers to see what they come up with? Try several, you may get enough ideas to mix and match and choose from.

Yes, I am in the UK. After searching, I finally ordered a 43inch TV enclosure from Deertv.com . It will arrive at my house this Thursday. I'll keep update.

I found pavingexpert.com website very useful to find the truth about paving. I don’t think any paving is completely maintenance free. It’s outside so it will need sweeping and hosing down occasionally. I have Sandstone and porcelain and I found the sandstone easier to clean. Porcelain looks smart to start with, but due to its non slip properties (R13) it does hold onto dirt so does need jet washing occasionally. There are less non slip varies (R12/R11) which are easier to clean so may be worth a look. You’re right to be wary as manufacturers tell you how easy Porcelain is, but that’s not true, especially if you buy the R13 version. The first pic is my Sandstone and the second is the Porcelain.