Sue, in line with what oklouise asks, maybe draw up a room plan with one of the online kitchen-design websites (at IKEA, Bunnings, Mitre10, etc.) and post a pic? Even outside of how it'll help people answer here, I've found them very good for planning & visualising in odd spaces generally (eg. kitchenette-with-laundry, pantry).

Possible suggestions if sticking to same floor plan and hands firmly glued to the budget Leave the stove where it is. Down the side of the stove securely attach slimline fireproof panelling to the height of the oven's back control panel and the depth of the oven. Floor to ceiling if you prefer then if you wanted to you could change out the door itself, that is put the door handle to the right of the door so it swings back flush with the fireproof panelling. Put the dishwasher under the stainless steel bench top left of the sink. Take all the cabinetry out where the dishwasher is currently housed place the fridge in the centre of that wall building functional cabinetry around it. Get rid of the cupboard at the end of the stainless steel bench replace it with a wheeled butchers block the same width and depth of bench also have hinged sides so you can get extra useable bench top surfacing. You could then wheel it around include brakes on it of course so little hands don't go racing around with it.

I am planning to change the island to a two-tiered one - something like this maybe? https://www.houzz.co.nz/photos/highgate-kitchen-phvw-vp~16177662 and reducing the space between island and cabinets to 1200mm (therefore increasing the depth of the island). Any ideas on how to make make the best of this space? FYI - we have a great view out the ocean on the right, so have designed a breakfast bar by the window. Thanks!

I am planning on renovating my apartment's turn of the century kitchen. I was hoping to add cupboards above my hob and cover in the rangehood. However, there is a duct to the left of the rangehood (under the bulkhead) that can't be covered over for fire/safety reasons. I would really appreciate ideas about what might be possible, given those limitations. Many thanks.