With the pantry being located where it is, it provides a opportunity to make it inbuilt and continue your bench top along. This would then provide more bench space and would make sure you are using that wall to its full potential. However for space and flow and to make your kitchen more ascetically pleasing, we would suggest keeping the island bench and making the appliances integrated. This provides opportunity to make that far wall a feature wall, which can be as simple as a blackboard or pictures, to making it a colour feature (depending on you cabinetry) or even to make it high class you could create a wood paneling feature. I hope this helps, either way you can add bonus features to your kitchen, you can create more storage and bench space with changing the pantry, or you could make a design feature out of that wall. It is up to you and where you design flair may take you. Good luck! :) If you would like to see these designs with a quote please call us on 03 423 9067 and we can organise a free one for you. Below are some pictures - in built pantry vs. feature wall. (making where the appliances are a low bench top with below cabinets). (goes beautifully with a black and white colour palette).

so we are renovating the kitchen/laundry area and need some advice about the layout. It’s quite a large space, and I’ve leant towards the current layout and adding a window to the side wall where that cupboard is. But I love the idea of a sink at the window, and also think the sloping ceiling would look better with the sink on that wall. Removing ranch slider. measurements for that wall into laundry (behind fridge) are 6200 long, 1500 wide. Current opening is 800 and the kitchen is 4350 Along the back wall. Any recommendations for layout?

My suggestion -- start with a 'base' -- do the fence in charcoal , the retaining wall almost looks brick but I'm guessing it is wood , so maybe go the same grey as that tank wall or whatever it is , and do the white pipe the same ? And then decide the purpose -- a bbq , a table and chairs , a love swing , a spa pool , a water feature , a traditional garden , a rock garden , a desert scene , an egyptian garden -- you get the idea . One or all of those , or whatever suits YOU .

Hi there! Based on what you've shared, it seems like you're facing a dilemma when it comes to the placement of your bathroom and laundry. If natural light and ventilation are a concern, I would recommend considering the use of highlight glazing in both rooms. By doing so, you can allow natural light to filter through both spaces, and the laundry's internal windows could provide additional light to the hallway. However, without seeing more of the floor plan and understanding the adjacent spaces, it's difficult to make more specific recommendations. While external windows are ideal for wet areas, it's not always feasible to add them to every room. But, there are other solutions to consider, such as frosted glazing in internal doors, that can still provide some level of natural light. Ultimately, I suggest consulting with a design professional to help you weigh your options and find a solution that works best for your needs and preferences. Good luck with your project!