I am worried about not having a backsplash esp for the hob. Does anyone have ideas for avoiding water from sink and cooking splashes hitting people sitting at the bar.

Hi, I like using butlers sinks in my designs. (needs to be a traditionally styled house) I find the quality to cost ratio at the Belfast sinks from FL bone the best. Ceramic or granite sinks are usually more robust than colour coated stainless steel sinks. Mostly the colour scratches off relatively easy. I think its an advantage to have no benchtop between you and the sink, its very practical and a nice and clean look. Make sure your benchtop is high enough for your height. Normally top of benchtop 920mm. Drop me an email if you have further questions or need design ideas email info@dlab.co.nz

Hi there. I would go for a timber vanity with a stone top and folding door so that you can close it away from view.

I did a black sink like your second pic, but I have Formica and this way I can use the drainer for air fryer (with a board under, just in case!), dirty dishes before using Dw, etc. if I had stone, may not have had a drainer.