I really hate the layout of our kitchen. There are tons of wasted space. The dead corner is never used and there are two 45 degree angles at one end and a doorway at the other end. The "storage" above the microwave is fake. It contains a large box enclosing the vent and there is only a narrow usable area big enough for a pie tin.

My though was to eliminate the dead corner, center the stove on the wall and place a hood over it with cabinets on either side. Place a small butcher block on the far wall. Remove the soffit to give the room more height and place pendent lights above the counter and sink. Go with a smaller single basin sink to give more counter space.

I have no idea about where to place a pantry. Right now it's a tall, narrow (18 inch) cabinet next to the refrigerator.

Any suggestions or other design ideas will be appreciated.