Well, it looks reasonable to me, but I'm not really a layout expert! I would suggest considering turning the island 90 degrees. That would put your prep side closer to the range, and you could probably move it a little closer to the sink. It would also put the seating away from the table, so a chair on the side closest to the kitchen wouldn't interfere.

Thanks for the input williamsem.

I was able to scooch an island closer to the sink by shortening the width to 48" rather than 60".

Also, I moved the DR table chair back to the table.

I do like that this frees up some space between the island and fridge as well. Ultimately, I'll probably end up with a CD fridge, but figured for space planning a SD should be allowed.

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Thanks!

disclaimer: I'm not an expert, but I am looking at other plans to see what I may have missed. I find it helpful for myself to think through other problems.

Flipping the island is key, imho.

If you have the room, I would consider getting that trash to one side of the sink, and putting the drawers next to the dishwasher. (It seems like you are moving the existing window, so now you have the room). Turning around all the time could get old. Scooting things down by 18 inches (or more) would also give you some upper room for dish storage, right above the dishwasher. It would also give you additional counterspace. I would also consider making the island wider (towards the great room). Adding 24 inches would give you additional counterspace for prep and still make the seating within the kitchen zone.

Is the dining table accurate in size? It seems plenty wide but a bit short to seat 6 people. It also may need to be scooted down up from the window a bit. (3ft from the window)

I would build a full-height wall just shy of the doorswing of the refrigerator to avoid looking at the side of the fridge + side panel. Cheaper, probably than side panels and their associated trim out, and a bit "cleaner" looking on the living room side with a spot for artwork or something next to the slider.

Gooster, in my initial attempt I had the 18" cabinet to the left of sink as the dbl trash pullout. I think I prefer it there as well.

I could also shrink the window from 4030W down to a 3430W. That would allow a 18" wall cabinet above the DW for some dish/glassware storage.

Palimpsest, my thoughts are the exact same with relation to a full-height wall to the right of the fridge, short of clearance for swinging doors (say 30"). I would have a similar full-height stub wall between the pantry & DR.

In both cases, I see opportunities to mount the various light switches I'll need.

Thanks for the input, it's greatly appreciated!

Oops, didn't mean to not answer your other questions Gooster.

I really don't have room to move the fridge any further to the right from where it is shown (to allow for additional drawers to the right of DW).

Also, the table is close to the correct width (40~42 inches) by 60 inches. It would also have a 12" leaf to expand to 72" if/when I need seating for 6.

And "good eye", the table should be scooched up from the window. My existing table is 30" from the window and it's is plenty of room. 24" would not be.

Thanx!

That kitchen is so tiny that I wouldn't use drawer space for a trash pullout. I'd just put the trash under the sink. I'm not sure how others feel on that, though.

Consider making the uppers deeper than standard for some extra storage room.

What is the corner cabinet supposed to be? It looks like the opening is small.

I have a kitchen that is much smaller and I used one area as a pull-out trash. Trying to have two under the sink becomes a problem in a really small kitchen because there is also stuff that "belongs" under the sink or has to go somewhere else. Plus if you have a disposal and a deep sink, it may not fit. In another tiny kitchen I had with no pullout I ended up having the trash can next to the eating area, which was not the most esthetic place for it...I don't think I will ever design another kitchen without one. I'd rather store lesser used items outside the kitchen--the trash gets used multiple times a day.

This post was edited by palimpsest on Sun, Jan 6, 13 at 18:02

Thanks for the input Lolauren.

The corner cabinet as shown is a 33"x36" asymmetrical super susan. It has a slightly smaller door on the range wall vs the sink wall. I've seen & measured them at a local store and would have room to access the susan comfortably.

I also wanted to mention that the pantry is indicated at 33", but would likely consist of two cabinets (one pantry, one utility).

Thanx again everyone!

I've updated the image to reflect where I envision have full-height stub walls next to the fridge and pantry/util cabinets.

Also I'ce updated the image to show both a pantry and utility cabinet.

Thanx, tmy

I would make the island longer, more like what you showed in the first pic. You could have occasional island seating on two sides (I.e. one chair on each end) that way, and you'd have more space to spread out for larger prep jobs if you chose.