What an amazing forum this is. Do hope you have a clearer picture by now. I adore your splashback, it must not be relegated to a utility room. Buy more of the same for that! Perhaps you could frame an extra piece as art in another area. I've painted my kitchen cupboards in 'Hebridean Mist' which goes so well with the slate floor tiles, then a pink fridge freezer and pink edged worktop tiles tie in well. I like to add a little bit of matching colour from one room to another room, moving through the house like that. It givers synergy to all my rooms, none of which are the same colour, but all of which have a hint of another room. Anthology is a fabulous site to look at for lighting. Wayfair has a gorgeous orange glass globe light I want badly! I actually adore the combination of orange, shades of grey, white and black. A simple thing like 1 Cygnus Papilios cushion by Alex Goode can pass one colour into another room.

Hi Donna, A statement tap always helps to bring a bit of wow to a kitchen - you can find some options here: http://www.smartshowers.co.uk/The-Collectionss/Kitchen Here are a few images for inspiration... http://www.smartshowers.co.uk/Product-Detail/catid/2035/eid/2095/luce http://www.smartshowers.co.uk/Product-Detail/catid/2035/eid/2658/move http://www.smartshowers.co.uk/Product-Detail/catid/2035/eid/2654/zoom Good luck with your kitchen, and if you'd like any more information on sourcing a kitchen tap, let us know! We'd be happy to help. Thanks, Maxine

I think you see bars (serving beers) with stools and no overhang. These are fine for a social setting where one person might be sitting with their back to the bar chatting to others in the room. If you intend to use the bar for food you need to face the island so will need the recommended leg room. Could you swap the 600 deep cabinets for 300mm deep? The cost of new carcasses might not be too bad. You should also talk to your kitchen fitter as he may be able to install them after the quartz.

West Elm... they do Counter Stools (circa 65cm high) and bar stools (circa 75cm high)... we got a pair and they are well made.