Assuming the laminate wild birch is your proposed bench top colour for island. I think that would be good. But instead of a laminate bench top, have you looked at a butchers block real timber bench top? Love all the choices. Will look fantastic and so inviting.

,example of timber/butchers block bench top with green cabinetry. Just a bit more organic than a laminate top.

Def will consider this — had ruled it out for pracricality but …. could be great … thanks!

i want a light-coloured laminate in the non-island benchtops ….

Timber bench tops have been around for thousands of years. They evolve with use and add a story to the kitchen. Just make sure the timber is sealed prior to use. And still use a chopping board on the top of timber bench top.

light coloured bench top on other surfaces would work well. All white would look good. Cupboards and bench top

I’m jealous of the Steph Brooke artwork. Have an eye on a piece for my house. Congratulations on putting together such a great collection of samples. I think you’re on the right track. A couple of pics from my inspo collection with different islands. Do you have any samples to share for the bench tops? I think with those striking tiles you need to finalise that bench first, as it may be the most difficult. Then you can do the island colours, either wood or white would work.

I am stumped for the outer benchtops … someone suggested xenolith? But following dreamer’s comment am reconsidering timber for the island … and yes - love the Steph Brook! Perfect for my Queensland cottage

I’m a bit stumped too. And that’s why you need to finalise it before the rest otherwise you’ll end up with a compromise from time pressures and decision fatigue. What’s your budget range for the perimeter benchtop? Even composite stone gas price ranges, as does laminate.

If laminate would you consider the green from the island cabinetry as the perimeter benchtop, and then a light/white stone (stone-like) for the island. Sort of an echo to tie together. I’ll try and find a pic.

Ive budgeted for laminate on the perimeter benchtops

https://pin.it/ARjf8pcGD https://pin.it/1QO0hvFhb

Obvs green benchtop are a bad idea because I can’t find any non marble, modern, sleek examples which isn’t for your cottage. A couple or articles on green kitchens attached. Are you absolutely set on those tiles? What range of laminate does your cabinet maker use and we can look up colours?

For fun. My Steph Brook inspiration. I haven’t purchased yet. Will see what remains of my reno budget.

For fun. My Steph Brook inspiration. I haven’t purchased yet. Will see what remains of my reno budget.

Thanks Kate, ive been going back to light top as well. The island will be on wheels. As pictured it offers a gorgeous view for those seated along length - the new window with huge view was inspiration for the whole renovation. thank you i *really* appreciate this input! (Disregard benchtop and wall colours on picture below)

My new island is on lockable castors too. I don’t have a view just wanted the flexibility. I’d use a light bench top also. Just which one is the question.