Here’s the bit I just don’t understand with a streamlined contemporary kitchen ... why opt for an undermounted oven when you had space for an oven in a tower unit? Then there’s the microwave plonked on the worktop. That would have been better as an oven and integrated microwave in a tower unit to continue the sleek design.

As for gas hobs .... most people know my thoughts on those old fashioned time consuming things.

I do like tambours though as they hide a multitude of sins.

I agree, though I guess they might have kept the original cupboards and just put new doors etc on?
I would have definitely rethought some of the layout at the same time.

I too think the opportunity to improve the layout has been wasted and it looks tight on work surface. The hob, oven and microwave arrangement definitely jar for me.

Also the lighting looks inadequate.

Everybody is entitled to their own opinion, but I do believe that we have created a better use of space, just to clarify a few aspects:

Tall tower unit incorporates fridge freezer, moving along we have integrated pull-out waste bin, hob with under counter oven, it was no other possibility, corner unit with pull out swivel carousel, under-mount sink, integrated dishwasher.

As for the tall counter units, we have corner tambour glass door unit, integrated boiler. So not sure exactly where would you have put the oven? Can you please elaborate why the lighting is inadequate? We have under counter LED lighting with warm lighting and also 2 modern flush ceiling lights.

My comment about the lighting was because there appears to be no illumination above the run of units containing the sink. Admittedly in the day the window will do the necessary, but once daylight fades there seems only to be lighting behind the user or below the worktop, and it is where the majority of the usable worktop is.

Looks good.

I love this kitchen! It’s beautiful and modern but still warm and inviting.

Soulless springs to mind, preferred the original kitchen

There are 2 ceiling lights which lights up the entire room and doesn't throw shadows like it will do a spot light. So not sure why you think is inadequate, or not sufficient lighting.

I agree that there are degrees of shadowing depending on the type of light but generally physics dictates that any object in front of any light source will cast a shadow behind it and a person standing at the counter would appear from the photo to be so placed between the light source and the counter top. Perhaps the perspective is misleading on that point. The important thing is that your clients are happy

I would have added more colours in this kitchen but you have done a great job!

I think it looks very clean, fresh, and modern and much improved on the old kitchen. Once the owners move back in and add their own touches it will look homely.

I had a kitchen about this size and just had one clear glass pendant light in the middle and the standard extractor fan lights. We were able to see and there was no problem with shadows so I don't know what all the fuss is about here. Kitchens are for cooking, not performing surgery. I would have chosen a more exciting looking light, but actually applaud the lack of spotlights here, aka 'builder's acne'. :)

I agree with AMB it does look clean and fresh and very modern, once some plants/pots are added maybe even some bold cushions for the seating area it will be a lovely kitchen to sit in.