Could you bring the informal kitchen dining through here and make better use of the then bigger kitchen ? Or use it as a study area with a desk and extra tall storage cupboards for printers, paper envelopes and stamps etc etc Or as a games table area with a pair of chairs and a small table with a chess set on - defined by a rug underneath to pull it together as a space in its own right ? Or reading nook with book shelving, snuggler chair, side table and reading light ? Again anchored on a size appropriate rug ?

Hi amfork, I went ahead & put the hob on my island & am delighted I did. I find it really is so much nicer looking out at the kids/my husband & being able to chat to them while I prepare meals as opposed to facing the wall with my back turned on everyone. I put a 4 ring induction hob on the island & put a 5 ring gas hob on counter facing wall. I did this as I have a large extended family & we frequently have get togethers. It’s great for catering for big events. However, I use the 4 ring induction hob on a daily basis. Hope this helps! Best of luck with your project, Claire

Hi. Have you ever considered a real interesting eye catching piece of art work to really brighten up the area I think a select piece of art would really make the room stand out, add interest and add a great talking point to the room....and i think will work greta with the ideas you've mentioned Please check out my website if like the idea and please get in contact, commission work is also welcomed so if you like a particular style I can do in a select colour palette and size but with this it can only be done as a original piece and not a print.....but all prints i can do to the same size or smaller than my original paintings, so lots of options.. www.guigsart.co.uk

What are people's thoughts on architrave when it comes to pocket doors? the double pocket doors will be left open most of the time. We will have this type of glazed double pocket door from a kitchen-dining room into a living room (although our glass will be clear, not frosted). There will also be a single glazed (frosted) pocket door into a small study area off of the kitchen.