Not a thing about this kitchen would make me happy and I try so hard to avoid Chineses wood products.

yes , a pure white kitchen will look great , the tiles will be the highlight of the kitchen.The mixed colours of the tiles , pure white cabinets and the Black granite will look Superb!!

If you will like to go little different than Indian / traditional one, mint green colour is in trend and goes well with brick colour walls. Looks good if you have white appliances, crockery and some other elements that are visible with it. (Sourced from google images) https://goo.gl/images/Wyu1kR

Hi Anuragini, You can cover the gap with antique crockery. Don't go for plants as it will be difficult to maintain and won't be a safe option. Or just keep it open. By covering up you might end up making space look more crowded. -Thanks, -Neelam -Lines and Profile