did you need further help? if so can you give us the depth and height of shelves?

I would consider putting cabinets on the short wall where the utility wall is. Have your stove there centered on the area. Move the sink so it is centered on the long wall where the cooktop is now. Put the fridge on the end run of cabinets closest to the dining table. That will give you an L shape kitchen with a nice work triangle. If you have your heart set on an island remove all the wall cabinets and install a large island. This is not the style of your kitchen but it does show the layout I described above. L shape cabinetry with stove on short end, sink in the middle with DW to right of sink with cabinet above it for dish storage and the refridgerator on the end run so it is out of work triangle and conveniet to the dining area for serving or work triangle for prep and cooking. Island can be any style you desire. L shape with island and open across from island; you might consider this layout if you desire an island. Something like this?

Thanks for your input Nitin. Much appreciated. If you could help me out with: 1. What material should one use for overhead cabinets & for base cabinets? Anywhere I can look online for colour combinations? 2. What company shelves/ pantry etc to use? Intend using SS. Have heard of Hettich, etc, but which of them is value for money? 3. What chimney would you suggest? Ducted or ductless?? Any recommendations for vendors ? 4. How effective are graphite sinks or are steel ones better? 5. Flooring - glossy to match with dining room as this is an open kitchen or matt finish ceramic tiles? Wud prefer something that dries faster with less mess. Thanks a ton.

At first glance, the kitchen looks bland. You need more attractive handles for your cupboards. Also, the colour of the tiles really doesn’t match the brick design and the wood finish. The cupboards themselves could have been placed in a more practical manner. The handles at the bottom of cupboards suggest they are opening from the bottom. That would be uncomfortable for the individual opening it, at that height. The cupboard doors could open right onto the face of the person. The topmost cupboards are too high, making their use extremely limited. A good interior design company could have designed a more aesthetic and practical kitchen for you. You can still consult an experienced home renovation company to make the changes you need.