Your layout for you kitchen looks really good and would fit well with the mixture of black and white cabinetry. With the lament bench top, we would suggest melamine (entry level cabinetry) or acrylic bench top, which can come in high gloss feature or matt. The matt surface would go lovely with your choice of bench top, and acrylic is also a affordable cabinetry material. Below are some examples of how Reno4u has incorporated both black and white cabinetry together, without making it to dominantly dark. We feel as if these examples would be perfect for your layout, and depending on if you want more black cabinetry or white you can go either way. This design above is an example with more black than white, can be made matt or gloss with different handles/splash back and wallpaper. With a u shaped kitchen similar to yours, however from the pictures you provided your style may include different design below the island bench. Another kitchen designed by us which shows more white than black, with a bar built in which may suit your design better. We hope this helps you, please feel free to call us on 03 423 9067 and we can provide a free quote for materials and kitchen design, and help you finalise your design further. :)

Hello Matt - I am an independent Interior Designer and Colour Consultant based in Cambridge - I would be pleased to have a look over your proposed plans. I work with local builders and suppliers and can of course help with your colour choices and drapery. If you feel you need more help please contact me to discuss the services I offer. Looks like an amazing renovation for your and your family! www.cambridgecolour.co.nz elizabeth@cambridgecolour.co.nz Elizabeth; 027 275 9779

Hi - we are going to renovate our kitchen. I’m interested in the idea of downdraft extraction as I don’t want to distract from the kitchen view and scenery. It would be fitted to an external wall in the house. Honest feedback please! Do they do the job better or worse than ceiling or cupboard mounted ones in terms of removing cooking odours and fats. Maintenance?? Cleaning??

Choosing extractor fans or rage hood over cook tops