picture of the range wall

The sink wall & island.

I can't see the layouts very clearly, but I'd prefer one of the sinks on the range counter w/o any tall appliance/cabs b/w the two..

I guess no chance of having windows in the kitchen.

Where is the refrigerator? Could you put it on the right end of elevation #2? From there you would be moving food toward the prep area and then to the stove. As it is, it looks like you'll move from the range counter, to the island for prep, and then back to the range for cooking. Also, fridge on that elevation would be more accessible from family room and dining area without going through the cooking area. If fridge is now next to the banquette, then it is close to the dining area, but moving it from either side would give you more room around the range.

What kind of house is this? a townhome? is that why there are no windows on the sides?