I did set up account on Qtect, I am not sure the service offering at QTect provides the adequate level of interactivity for me to submit a detailed design brief. Good sales pitch though, but I am not sure I would be able to set and convey my expectations however the propective designers budgetary need is already baselined right from the onset, which equates to a one way street, what if the 3 options (from all the designer proposals) are all rubbish, I am not sure it is a good idea to commit to paying for work that does not involve focused consultation.

Secondly, you could take advantage of the space above the radiator and either enlarge the window sill or put a shelf on top. If you are crafty, you could do a wall mounted type table, so you can leave it down when not in use. You can buy one, as expensive or cheap as you want. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/dining/25206/ http://www.calligaris.co.uk/catalogue/dining/space-saving/OLIVIABAR/CS-4024 Next, I can't see the wardrobe, but the back of your door could do with less clothes. A couple of easy solutions would be to buy a curtain rail and use it to hang clothes on it. Or buy funky hooks. Or make a clothes hook that's attractive and practical. Lastly, walls above the bed can take a few shelves. You can go simple or funky, but it's a space you could easily utilise. In regard to the walls colour, I'd either go all very light (white or off white) and then have the headboards, shelves, etc. in bold colours. Or you could go one strong colour all around (including ceiling) and keep the rest white or light. Good luck!

Yes a light quartz top with a fleck would work well. I still think you need more than that tho, it's a bit lifeless. You need another colour defiantly, large artwork would be good I think accent walls are very dated now. Great idea to change the chairs, lighter in colour I presume and fabric to add a diff texture. The bar stools don't look comfy so ones with a back to them maybe, Ikea to a nice one Hemnes is the name they do dining chairs also. I would also add colour with curtains just to dress the window. Finally, it needs some personal touches to soften it and show your personality, the island could do with a statement piece on it or a large fruit bowl or vase etc. there seems to be a big floor space between Island and wall, what about a console table or sideboard with big mirror above?? Good luck.

Hi Daisy, Thanks for your comment - my thoughts about your thoughts: I wouldn't put the washing machine next to the oven. By doing that it leaves you with a straight corner base (in which you have the sink) which means the right hand door will provide you with access to the corner only by crawling on your hands and knees. In this corner try to replan using a 900 L shaped base which means both doors can be opened to allow full and easy access. How far away can the plumbing stretch for a washing machine? Would you recommend to put it in any particular place instead? I understand that the corner cabinet would be wasted space but I can't really think of anywhere else to put it - the plumbing is directly behind the sink. A definite no no to the microwave in the wall unit for me. Dangerous to lift hot liquids out of. A sure hazard. Don't forget you'll also be stretching over the worktop to reach this. Good point! My partner isn't happy with that either, she's sure she'll end up spilling something! It's likely we'll get a freestanding microwave. Is there any way you can make a window seat in front of the low sash window? It would be nice to see the view while dining. Perhaps a window seat for 2 people a square table and then 2 chairs on the other side? That sounds good - it would not obstruct the window and kind of be like a low bench, I've mocked it up using the kitchen planner (obviously need to rethink the table and doors). Where the table currently is would you have room for a couple of tall units ..... this could be fridge/freezer, single oven and integrated microwave over or larder unit (that's if you're happy with the window seat idea). I think if we did the window seat idea - there still wouldn't be enough room on that chimney breast unfortunately. From the outside on the Ikea and Magnet plan you will be able to see the worktop so you could have the bottom of the sash windows with frosted glass. You can buy a film to do this yourself. Most worktops are only 600mm deep. I know Ikea's are deeper but that's taking up essential space and providing a bigger hangover at the front. Thanks for that, if we go with the breakfast bar idea - then we will look into frosting the glass. We're on the 1 & 2nd floor so it's not really overlooked.