This idea and these colours could be used for both the kitchen and the coats etc. store area.

Colours wise, it seems to tie in with this property that I feel has a nice coastal look and feel through the materials and colours:

Having the kitchen island a stand out colour:

Interesting, how in this picture the white becomes the stand out item.
– I’m thinking the colour being the lower volume item(s) will work better at Silver Spray.

I must dig out the information I found on kitchen tops that are made from recycled materials.

• Wood looks great, but you have to look after it, for it not to slowly not look as good.
• I’m not convinced by marble. I’ll have to look at a few.
• This kitchen with light grey floors and wooden tops seems to work well:

I’ll have to get some designer, friends and family input on something this modern or a more traditional look such as:

Layout wise, still stuck on whether the island should have the cooker +/or sink +/or water source.

If it does, then this kitchen extractor hood looks great.