So... here goes: I've used the dimensions of the Ikea Klippan sofa, so something around that size should be okay. Also put in an Ikea armchair, and I'm thinking that you could incorporate the TV into the bookcases. Perhaps you could create a bench in the niche where the patio doors are, with a small dining table and a chair. I've seen people using Ikea (I'm not working for them, I promise) Kallax shelving units to create dining benches. If it's really 1.19 m, it would fit exactly (fingers crossed). Anyway, good tip is to make a paper version of furniture you've seen, using (news)paper and sticky tape and put it on the floor in the room to see how much floor space it will take up.

I like your idea! It would be nice to increase the living room size, unfortunately the dead end corridor/new ktichen area is to narrow to fit in a whole kitchen, without feeling too small. I am on the other hand considering moving the "L" wall closer to the entrance as, but as you drawed, maybe it would be nicer to just remove it? Except, it would be nice to have a sence of an entrance, and not just "walking straight into" the livingroom, or what do you think?

Thank you for all the comments! I really appreciate it. It’s great to have other inspiration to play around with. I’m not actually planning on using Wrens but their 3D virtual reality mock up is very useful! I spent the day playing around with different ideas, using cardboard in the space to mock things up, including tall units! The problem is the width of the kitchen isn’t huge so full depth units facing each other becomes a problem. I might have settled on a layout that wasn’t in my original sketches - I’m going to take it to a designer to see what they think. The only awkward bit about this design is there would be an appliance (probably the freezer) in the corner under the breakfast bar, so the only access would be from the lounge/dining side. My parents are wondering if I need the 300mm breakfast bar overhang, but I think that if I have units across the entrance to the kitchen like that, I’ll naturally want to use it as a breakfast bar and will be annoyed if it isn’t comfortable to sit at.. here’s my 3D app mock up of the space (not a professional mock up!!)

Hi Emily (great name ;P) The layout of the current kitchen is actually ok, the tall units are away from the light and once there is a large kitchen table in here, it will feel much more homely. You could use as much of the sitting room wall as you wanted for tall units which can house the fridge, pantry, eye level ovens etc. A sit on cupboard at the end tidies the join around the corner. The wall cupboards are useful for storage but you could lengthen the open shelves at the window side to help filter the light into the room more. Don't get too hung up on the sink being in front of the window if it is too shoved in the corner, we hardly spend any time washing up now so don't compromise the layout for the sink view. I would put a big family table in the middle and then get a dresser to go on the boiler wall so that you can display your own items, bring your own personality into the room. If you would like some help or to bounce ideas around, feel free to get in touch for a no obligation zoom chat www.thekitchenladyuk.co.uk Good luck with the move Emily