I've had my boring kitchen on here before, so I'm sorry if this is redundant! I just feel like I'm running in circles at this point... I've been trying to keep the layout for my new cabinets very similar to my current layout because a) this is a DIY project, b) I have limited space, and c) I want to maximize cost-efficiency by not moving the appliances. We originally planned to just move the fridge while keeping the sink, DW, and range in their present locations.

Current Layout:

Proposed Layout (keep in mind fridge will stick out further than base cabinets):

However, the more I look at my new layout, I'm worried the full-size french door fridge I plan on putting in, along with the surrounding cabinets, will look hugely obtrusive when you walk into the kitchen from the living room. I've been debating with DH about switching the layout of that wall around-- putting the 24" pantry near the garage door, then the fridge, then the 12" pullout, then the 30" drawer base, then range, then drawer base. I feel like it would make the room more open when you walk in, but DH is worried that whoever is cooking at the stove will be in the main path of traffic into the kitchen.

I definitely feel like he has a valid concern, but the stove won't be directly across from the peninsula, and I think there's plenty of room to spare. Although I don't know if I like the idea of having the pantry right next to the garage door either, and we won't have a very good landing space (except the counter on other side of garage door and counter to the right of pull-out pantry) for putting things in the fridge.

This seems like such a minor question, but I'm torn! I've already ruled out putting the range anywhere besides this wall because I like the idea of having my pots & pans drawers on either side of it...

Any suggestions?

Current state of wall in-question-- we will be ripping out that huge pantry with the door (which is a shame, but it's in a really awkward place), and you can't see it but the entrance to the living room is just a bit to the right: