yvonnecmartin I would ditch the island and instead make an L-shape work surface. I'd leave the sink under the window and put the stove on the west wall. If there is room. The advantages of this arrangement, besides getting the flames away from the door, are that the eating area is closer to the living room and that the magic triangle of sink, stove, and refrigerator is compact.

Chroma Design First, let me remark on the inspiration photo. Bosworth Hoedemaker, what an ingenious, thoughtful and elegant way to use the open shelving as a way to integrate the hood and to connect and define the depth of the wall separating the door. Outstanding!!!

For you mmonika, replicate that type of detail and you should be fine. The partial depth wall appears to give good definition to the stove area and a bit of protection. With the out swing door, I don't see much danger of hitting a pot handle. Concern about an open door allowing wind to blow out a burner is, well, overblown.

I prefer your first drawing. Who doesn't like larger windows?!?

Your chimney wall seems woefully ignored and is under utilized. Box out the chimney. When facing the chimney, start on its left and take it over the couple of feet to the right to the wall with the windows. Clad this "box out" with fake (fixed) doors so it looks like functional cabinets. From the left side of the "box out" to the doorway of the living room make a real cabinet run. This gives balance to your kitchen and increases storage.

Good luck!!!

Bosworth Hoedemaker These cabinets were custom-built. Unfortunately, we do not have record of the manufacturer.

Stone Mansion Granite & Marble Ltd. http://www.granquartz.ca/c-379-stain-remover.aspx

nashvilleave thanks!

virdeana2012 I think this door is a brilliant way to bring in natural light and maintain light. I would love to know who made this door!

zapex We make doors like this one.
Custom order www.zapex.co

Becky Harris I love the look when they are done right like this, and when the person is a neatnik, but I would NEVER be able to keep them up! Everything would be totally gross in a world where I had open shelves!

The hardware on these cabinets rocks though. I wouldn't have noticed it if you wouldn't have posted this ;)

ksredhead I like the whole look of this kitchen, I just know the open shelving is not practical for everyday use. Makes a great photo, though, and I like the hardware, too!