A few other important considerations:
We don't think you can have too many outlets, and all of them should be GFCI protected. Now, some may question the need for so many outlets, but generally, that concern is based on ridiculous cost quotes for outlets, not on the actual cost of wire, boxes, outlets and labor. And, think about the cost of adding outlets a year or two from now!
This kitchen has multiple GFCI protected outlets in the walls, and features three separate circuits just for them. Additional individual circuits provide failsafe operation of the dishwasher, compactor, disposal, microwave/fan/light and range and refrigerator. What's important is that everything operate safely and reliably, and a dedicated circuit breaker equipped service sub-box is installed to assure that always occurs. Don't forget the phone/cable/HDMI jacks!
The name Hunter is the premium name in ceiling fans, but don't be fooled by their recent attempts to emulate competitor's fancy modern fans. If it isn't an original Hunter, it won't last a lifetime, and it definitely won't be virtually maintenance free. Original Hunter cast iron housing fans have lasted several lifetimes, many have become the heirloom possessions of family's. They are like the famous Brumby rocker, a thing of beauty in a world of imperfection. I'm sorry if the motor housing castings don't come in designer colors, but the blades can be any color you wish. I have even had the fans professionally painted, by Maaco, to satisfy a designer's yen. And while I prefer pull chains, you can have remote controls or switch controls. If you really must have another brand, well, we can talk civilly about that.
Simple, tasteful, Moen makes a quality faucet. Elkay makes outstanding stainless steel sinks. A great combination, lifetime warranties on both. Certainly, other sinks, other materials, other faucets fit the french county motif well, but I will never suggest a solid surface or porcelain on steel or cast iron sink. Why? They mar, scratch and stain...really, they do if you use them often, daily, over a few years or so, and I am old enough to know! Remember also, heavy gauge is everything in a stainless steel sink, and it must be flocked or coated heavily underneath.
Window treatments are extremely important, food just tastes better when it seen in natural light. Don't have enough natural light? We make new windows or expand your windows, and add a bay window or window box...you must have light for the long dank winter months! Here we focus on the blinds, they are from Smith+Noble, a catalog company, but Hunter-Douglas makes a great blind also. They are full sized 2" solid wood blinds and feature custom ladder tapes and a custom shop built headrail/display shelf. Never buy the store made headrail. They are glued and stapled and come apart, and the open top catches everything floating around in your kitchen, they can be kept clean. That goes for plastic blinds also, they will get dirty, they will sag, and the cords will collect airborne grease.
Frankly, I prefer stained to painted blinds, simply because stain does not flake, paint will. Shutters add immeasurably to the ambiance of a French Country Kitchen, but they impinge on space and access to the windows. By the way, blinds are one of several items that must be ordered well in advance, as they need to be carefully measured and checked upon delivery, and often, oops,! they are wrong. Finally, though this kitchen does not have one, I recommend a vacuum system, kitchens, especially blinds, get dusty.
Well, now you've heard some of what I think is important in great kitchen design. I'd love to hear your ideas! Please give me a call, there's no charge for a chat, and besides, I'm sure I'll learn something new. Your ideas are what makes collaboration fresh and enjoyable; I'm already well aquainted with mine. 770-272-4338