I'm with Sorcha....space. Our kitchen at the moment is tiny but functional. Our new kitchen is going to be much larger ( well we can't get much smaller!) with counter space. The washing machine, tumble dryer, chest freezer etc will all be in the utility room which makes more space. THe work tops will be raised up a couple or 3 inches so I don't hurt my back when working in the kitchen or doing the washing up. Gas hob and oven and a big window looking out into the garden!