A very simple layout keeping the floor space within the kitchen, the WIP takes up a lot of space with not much gain, The broom cupboard could be moved to the Laundry/entrance, narrow. If the wall has been bumped out to the eaves on the deck side giving an extra 300 depth to the kitchen you could make the island 2700 x 1200 and all drawers. The wall of narrow pantry will hold all pantry needs and more, no deep cupboards to dig into. cheers

I am facing the same thing !! In the same spot Your ideas sound fab. I was going to put a door on mine as I don't have pretty books like you have though. But indent the bifold door 300 in, and make it 600 wide as the hole is 900 then have shelves on one side for some treasures I will start to collect cos I have a place now for them. Do you love the arch or are you going to square it off? Do you love the small one on the left? If not...make it a square niche and modernise them / it, as I'm not a big fan but you may love them. What you propose sounds perfect. The dark colour, nice too..or moody wallpaper on the back wall before putting up the shelves.

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Hope someone can help me. We have a new living area that is 18' x 12' which is a great size. However we have one 12' wall for fireplace/hearth/shelves, one 12' wall with sliding doors, one 18' wall with picture windows and view and the last 18' is open onto the entrance and off to the side open plan area. Not sure what furniture to buy and how to place it. Anyone have any wonderful ideas? Contemporary style, but looking for cozy/comfortable feel. Thanks, my email is janepoulston@gmail.com