What do the sliding doors open onto? a nice garden?

What is it that doesn't work with the current layout?

Yes, sliding doors open onto garden.

Current layout feels like it has lots of wasted space in the middle and that I walk miles! The integrated midsize fridge and undercounter freezer are too small for us so I have to have an additional freestanding fridge-freezer in the dining area. It's not clear how my 'wants' would fit into the existing layout because of the number of tall housings required.

Have you actually worked with any of the designers on your layout - ie with them keeping you on the loop through the whole process ? That’s what we do with our clients - we specialise in the design side - we don’t even sell any products !
But that way - by the end of a week - you get the design that totally suits you and the way you want the space to work - then you just shop around and compare like for like !
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It does seem like there is a lot of wasted space in the middle. How do the utility & sitting room areas work for you? Are they fully utilised and practical? Would you consider altering the layout to other rooms to get the perfect kitchen/diner space? What is the context externally (e.g. gardens, neighbours etc.)?

iv'e tried to work with the designers, but..... I don't know, maybe because they ultimately are in it to sell something, they seem more interested in a quick sell than achieving what is right for us. We're not interested in altering the layout of the property more broadly - the other rooms work for us (and the budget doesn't run to a major overhaul). No need to worry about the neighbours - our plot is a decent size and they are behind hedges etc.

I am aware that this doesn’t tick every box but I hope this inspires you.

In my opinion your current layout gives you maximum cabinet and worktop space to accommodate everything you want but you don’t like that layout as there is too much walking around. My alternative has a more compact working area. I note you wanted a sink with drainer- perhaps you could be persuaded with one big simple sink and two dishwashers and vow to never wash a pot again! I also thought that if the kitchen had insufficient space for all of the cookbooks they could go in the dining area which might help retain the clean lines of the handleless kitchen you have your eye on.

This time with the illustration-

Thanks Jonathan. Sadly, the wall where you've placed the tall units isn't 'quite long enough for 5 blocks of 60cm, it's only 283cm.

Do you think the kitchen is wide enough for tall units where you've placed them, base units under the windows and an island of around 90cm wide? I think that would leave 1m at each side of the island - but would it look too cluttered? The width at that end is 425cm.

you you need the use of a study ? could you do simple knock through door way to create a large pantry area ?

We definitely need the study. My OH and I both work at home a lot - in fact, we've made a spare bedroom into a second study! Otherwise that would have worked very well!

Can you extend the units along the 'dining wall' , backing the utility? This would give you a wall of full height units or maybe some modern shelving with your bean-to-cup machine, cookbooks, etc.

I don't think an island is too crowded

Hi Sandy,

We can help you with the whole kitchen, have a look at our catalogue here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lNMo-zjO2Qm1domfNMNmhrBYxmX23d6x/view?usp=sharing

Hi again Sandy,

Is there any position in our catalogue that you liked? I have a lot of good news, please contact me at info@sunstudio.london