Hi, I think an island would work in connecting the wall of base units with the pantry/stairs unit. I have attached a few images of the under-stairs style units you could have - it is a great use of that space. I also don't think you will need wall units. Personally I think it depends on the style of kitchen you are looking as to whether open units would like right or be required. I can't see many idea books created on your profile.. have you started thinking about the over all look / style you would like? It may also be good to start looking at kitchen companies or designers that you can help you with the final details. Kitchen companies often don't think about your room as a whole so I would consider looking at a concept planner or designer - we look at the project as a whole so will ensure flow to the dining room and from the other rooms as well as styling and lighting throughout the space. Personally we also go through several different layout options for you to consider which sounds like it may be helpful for you. I look forward to hearing more. Thanks, Gina

It’s probably too long for one seating area. I’d have a sofa opposite what used to the be the fire and a chair in front of the window. To avoid the corridor feel you need to add things in the middle of the space, so add a coffee table/ottoman (a round one I think would work better) and bring the sofa away from the wall a little. Use a rug to zone that area. You could have a reading area at the kitchen end of the room? If you paint the shorter walls a darker tone it will ”correct“ the rooms proportions. Mirrors on the long walls can help but think about what it reflects! I think painting the skirting boards in the wall colour will help too as your eyes are just drawn to the white atm

Hi Tilly, I wanted to draw attention to the living room sofa's vicinity to the bi-fold. You'll be doing a side-shuffle to access the handle to open it up. An additional comment is the side access to your utility space, from the seating area. It is a design and navigational flow detail that may seem superfluous but if you have the space in the utility room to revise this, I would suggest to have access through the kitchen i.e a full length kitchen cabinet that opens to reveal access to the utility room. All the best on your project. Faten from londonfatcat.com

Ah right. So I think placing the sofa along the long wall on the right and the tv on the opposite wall next to the stairs would work. Add a big rug, assuming the floors ar wood or tiles. Here’s some ideas. All the examples are soft neutrals which will create a bright but cosy room, but soft earthy colours like green and pale terracotta/pink would work if you want a bit of soft colour.