Hi, thanks for the replies. Like expected, the comments make a lot of sense. Minnie101: Personally I’m not too fussed about the open plan / locking away the mess dilemma. I’m firmly in the camp of ‘if the wife wants it, then that’s what we’ll be getting’. We’ve spoken about it, and she’s decided that she’s right J Great shout on bringing the breakfast bar in a bit, I’ll need to get the tape measure out to see what the width around the table would be. I’d completely forgot about allowing space for bar-stools. Yes, the small piece of wall in the centre of the kitchen is structural, that’s where the old outside wall was and the extension built (my assumption without seeing old plans, as I know that it’s been extended, and that side is where the extension is). It’s actually been squared off into a false chimney / alcove with a light in it. Looks really nice with a big vase of natural grasses in it. I’ll get a picture when I’m home. The study will be used as (currently in discussion) my ‘man cave’. I want to turn it into a music room (I have 4 guitars, amps, effect pedals, mic stands etc). I want to put my nice stereo in there, a tele up on the wall, and computer. The Mrs seems to agree with this in order for me to tuck myself away and not annoy everyone else in the house – on one condition, that I put a large cupboard/chest in there for the additional kids toys so we have a place to tidy them away, and a cabinet of some sort for the paperwork/files/stuff that we generally have lying around. It should be big enough to do all things and keep everyone happy. Also, hadn’t really thought about the casual bench dining against the wall – now there’s an idea worth thinking about !! Thanks

These are 2 different designs done from different suppliers for a new kitchen. My current kitchen is totally different, the kitchen does need to go on that wall as it’s the best configuration of the total space. The hob on the island would need adequate extraction, The extraction rate i would need for the size of the open plan room would not be covered by a simple switch fan extractor and it’s not possible for an overhead one, with the integrated induction ones costing alot more. i have a dining table but thought it would be nice to have an alternative for breakfast working etc.. We are a family of 6. If I integrate the fridge and freezer would need two tall ones so would they look ok in the same place. I currently have 2 fridges and 2 freezers so that’s the reason I opted for AF. Can you suggest a new layout?

A floor plan would be handy! However on first looking at your pics, it stricks me that the fridge encroaches into the carpeted area which seems to be the natural location for dining. I'm wondering if the radiator and the cupboard above in the kitchen could be moved and the fridged located here?  Thinking further about the room, having the same floor throughout would help it feel as one space. The different floor surfaces divides the room at present. It could be that the carpetted section could be a diner, with comfortable bench seating, with storage underneath, and table along the wall looking out the slider.

Hi All, I'm planning to do my kitchen extension into a open kitchen. I want some design ideas on how to place the dining and sofa. Also I want a little bigger Island, I have 2 kids I want them to do their stuff while I'm cooking... please help me with some ideas as I cannot figure out how it should be.