I think you really could go either way... But plank is really classic.

You should be able to get everything that you want ........ Are you going to have a cabinet maker build it for you ? I suggest that you work with them and have them draw it up for you........Most cabinet makers are very good at working with their clients to get them what they want.

Hi Purvi, for open plan kitchen you can change the fridge door position to front facing instead of balcony facing. One more option is, you can plan for pocket doors. The advantage of that is if you wish to have the open feeling you can keep it open or close it. My personal advise will be, instead of asking for individual queries you should consult a person and take complete details as per your requirements.

Suggestion: Never put the gas stove below the window and chimney against the window. It is ineffective as the air blown out is likely to come back in. At the least, it can be on the right or left side of the window with the chimney on the wall. Or the best place is on a slab on the left wall.