Images of existing kitchen attached

Hi Victoria, you have a lovely and light kitchen. could you check the floor plan. it's incorrect. the kitchen has potential for better space planning, but it it tricky with incorrect measurements.

the sink wall is at least 2400mm, cause you have 4 standard cabinets in a row, there is no niche on the right and the wall opening between the kitchen and dining space is on the wrong place. do you have the plan that Benchmarx did?

Thanks for your response Marina. You’re right, my mistake - the sink wall is 2500mm. I’ll upload an updated floor plan asap.

I think if you block up or cover the alcove windows with a fridge freezer, that end of the room will likely become a lot darker.

Are you planning to move the radiator from next to the back door? Seems to be taking up some usable wall space.

Also, if there’s money in the budget for window changes, have you considered moving the back door along to where the radiator is? That might give even better layout choices.

Drawers hold more than cupboards, and use pull outs for any corner cupboards.

Marina, that design looks great!

Here's a little variation on it, with a bit more counterspace between sink and cooktop/range. A flush mount steel sink would look better in this design (but that might be just me). And a built-in dishwasher (and if possible washing machine). At least one corner cabinet with full pull-out plateaus (we call them Lemans).

Is the current kitchen worn out? Looks nice on the photos. What about it you really want to change?

In a kitchen of these proportions - a smaller FF and smaller DW are usually the first thoughts that sping to mind . You will need ovens somewhere too !

Rinq and OnePlan, agree with both. Smaller fridge, oven, dishwasher, washing machine. I had to be clearer when I said, that this is just a quick sketch just an idea of moving the fridge to the kitchen out of the breakfast area. I’m still waiting for Victoria to come back with precise measurements then, the cabinet layout can be determined. I’m not completely sure at this moment that this layout can work at all. The wall steps in where I put the fridge, I’d like to know how much and how long. And how wide the actual breakfast area is without the window bay. But both points are correct. X

If your longer term goal is an extension, I wouldn’t replace the units as the current benchmarx plan isn’t different enough. Save the money towards the extension and get the units painted the colour you like and replace the tiles and handles. Then you can get to your real dream kitchen quicker.

Agree with others. Your current kitchen looks lovely, why change the units now? Better to wait and save for the extension.
For what it’s worth we have a kitchen of a similar size and layout. Can’t afford an extension but the cabinets are 40 year olds and tiles are falling off the wall. I’d love a kitchen like yours !