I think that sofa shape will not suit your new space very well...but slow down and dream!rome wasn't built in a day!i would work on the kitchen plan...forget about the sofa.the kitchen is permanent...the sofa or location of sofa is not!...Kitchen...function first, then form.If you are not planning on this being your forever home...then don't spent money on moving the boiler, or plumbing or electrics as much as possible (unless there are huge gains to be had in terms of function).Also I think you'll be surprised how much more room there actually is once that wall comes down.I vote to keep the breakfast bar as I think it will really define the space.

I used to work for Aga/Rangemaster and their build quality is very good. You could try their customer service team on 0800 8046261 or 0370 7895107 and they will tell you which is lowest noise generating. In addition, I would recommend that you not only check the decibel levels of the models you are considering from the product specifications, but if you can try and listen to other people's hoods and compare to see if you think you can tolerate them in your space. A difficult process, especially as most kitchen showrooms don't have working models just show pieces. Best of luck.

Hi Alant1000, An extractor not only helps to remove odours from cooking but it also makes cleaning the kitchen easier, removing some of the grease that would otherwise settle throughout the room. Extractors do however come in many shapes and sizes, in terms of aesthetics you could opt for a pendant extractor which appears as a pendant light or you could choose a downdraft extractor, which will be hidden within the worktop. It's difficult to give you a definitive answer but we certainly design all our clients' kitchens with appropriate extraction. If you would like more information about the importance of extraction and the different options there are for extractors please do read our blog - Extraction: the secret to a clean kitchen and odour-free home. Hope this helps. Kindest regards, Davonport.

Thanks for the reply OnePlan. I have a north facing kitchen which is why I chose the white gloss, if I go with a black hood will it retract from the goal I am trying to achieve? I need to bring as much light and reflection as possible into the kitchen. Thanks again.