Hi Jonathan, Thank you, it’s certainly worth giving your design some thought, I really want the extension to be shorter, so I like the idea of widening it a bit. it’s a Victorian house and we want to keep as many original features as possible and in keeping so we won’t be removing the chimney breast or putting in bi-fold doors, but we could move the french doors to the end of the extension to look over the garden. I really wasn’t keen on a peninsular but I agree it’s a good use of space and this does get round the issue of two ceiling heights and the problems that will pose with the lighting. We can’t have a pitched roof so are definitely going with a lantern, the dining room will be staying as it is (except open plan) as we have a separate living room so we don’t need another dining space, but the extension could house the larder (housekeepers cupboard) and a sofa opposite if the extension was wider. Lots to think about, we don’t want to make a very costly mistake so thanks very much, I really appreciate you input.

Yes some photos please :) Meanwhile: Limestone, slate, walnut, offwhite.. Bits of mother of pearl, bronze, satinated glass..

Thank you for taking the time to reply Gabby. I wasn’t sure whether this type might lead to flickering if the kitchen got too steamy / moist. I had one in a bathroom years ago and it used to do that but it could have just been the quality of the light fitting...

Absolutely! You can fit smart bulbs which can be controlled separately, or grouped together via an app (or smart speaker). I have Philips Hue system, but there are other options.