view 2

view 3

view 4 - stove wall

view 5 - sink wall

view 6 - fridge wall (last one, I promise!)

I would put drawers were ever possible (I see several cabinets I would change). Change the upper corner cabinet to an easy reach. More head room, more efficient, and will match the one below.

This post was edited by debrak2008 on Fri, Jan 17, 14 at 14:55

I like it! The only thing I would switch is the larger pantry and fridge, making it easier to access fridge (and closer to counter) and not blocking peninsula entrance. Also, a few glass uppers might be a nice accent.

As for seating for 4, I would think a stool could go on the end of the peninsula (especially with fridge moved over) but that would be the 'cook's spot' since it would probably be blocking traffic, otherwise. Nice place to sit and take a break/visit for a few minutes, have a cup of coffee, wait for cookies to bake, etc. :)

It seems like the fridge would stick out further than drawn unless you get a counter depth. Could you possibly recess it into the wall? Even then, anybody getting stuff out of the fridge will be blocking the road.

You've got a nice amount of countertop, but not a good space for prep if you swap the fridge and pantry. Ideally you would prep between the sink and stove, but you don't have much countertop in that area. Could you move the sink and window to the right to add prep space?

This post was edited by Cindy103d on Sat, Jan 18, 14 at 8:19

Your plan view shows a 36" sink, but your elevation show two 15" doors under sink...that doesnt add up.

You have several 9" cabinets. I find those pretty useless. Just something to think about. I am no expert, but I would try to get rid of some if not all 9". (The one oprning shallow 9" to the right of fridge makes sense)

Good luck!

Thanks for the advice so far, I agree with what a lot of whAt has been said. I will switch the fridge/pantry, and probably go with easy reach upper corners. Moving the window is probably not flowing to work with our budget, and I figured that the kitchen is pretty small so any countertop in the kitchen is pretty convenient prep space, especially the island right next to the stove.

As for the fridge, yeah the previous owners bought a beautiful new stainless steel French door fridge freeZer but it is HUGE! And deep. We have another fridge in the basement, so for the sake of our smaller kitchen we thought about swapping to a counter depth. Though we will take a hit since our current fridge is newer, I think in the lung run it might be best for the utility of the kitchen.

As for the 9 inch cabinets, I totally understand what you mean, but not sure how to get Around it given the limited dimensions on the stove wall. Any suggestions? Also we were thinking about using one for a pull out hanging
Pan rack.

Thanks so much and please keep the great ideas and feedback flowing!