Thanks everyone - your comments have certainly helped. I've spoken to the cabinet maker and have ordered vinyl wrap in a metallic gloss finish. Our benches will be in Andalucian Marble (Diamond Gloss laminex) Can't wait for the new kitchen to start !!!

I'm trying to source a rangehood that is very similar to the ones you would find at a fish & chips shop (for instance). I've heard that you can get this type for your home kitchen that you put a door in front of and then tilt the door (up) to turn the rangehood/fan on. They are supposed to have ...

Thanks Pippi - I've just done that and will eagerly await delivery of the samples. Such a big decision ... we've been in the house for 20+ years and a new kitchen is well overdue.

I can't decide whether to have matte or gloss or satin vinyl wrap doors. My kitchen does not have any windows (middle of house) and I'm wanting to reflect as much light as possible. I'm worred that Satin or Gloss may show hand and fingerprint marks. I will have handles on my cupboards and am thinkin...