Houzz Experts,

So my wife and I are undertaking a down to the exterior wall renovation of an old 1200sq. ft print bungalo and reconstructing a house up to a 3 level, 4 Bed, 3.5 bath dream-home to start and raise a family in. So we're approaching this project with very long-term intentions.

That being said, I'm really struggling with the appliance layout in the attached architectural drawings below. The exterior footprint won't change but everything else is currently in design phase. To the right of the kitchen opens up to an open concept dining room and great room. We both love to cook and plan on cooking together and living/entertaining in this space quite often.

Dilemma:
-I'm attempting to make the "Work Triangle" work and struggling with best appliance placement. This is our best layout so far, although I'm thinking of swapping the stove & fridge so that a 36" range can be vented outside.

-Also - thinking a gas range stovetop, and perhaps double ovens but not sure where the double ovens should be placed?

-Finally, not sure where to build in microwave as well.




My wife and I are at odds on the island. I'd like a 2 level island for both prep and serving and a place for friends to sit and entertain and kids to do homework where she favors a 1 level.

Any and all suggestions are welcome and please let me know if any additional info would be helpful with your suggestion feedback. Thanks!

Andrew
-Houzz Junkie

P.S. - Feel free to hop into my ideabook for an idea of what style house we're shooting for. Thanks!