Today is one month after we decided to remodel our kitchen (finally). So many many decision and we haven't even started remodeling (it's been fun but a lot of work)

Some pictures of the kitchen.

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The big question is whether to take this wall down that divides the family room and kitchen?

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We are planning to expand the kitchen outward and take down the bay window.

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Our kitchen is actually on the second story and this is the outside deck. We will be expanding outward following the arrows.

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Other side of kitchen. I am planning to put the refrigerator here.

The house is a french style and has antique victorian decor. I am thinking of putting dark chocolate cabinets with a light colored granite. The floors I am thinking of cream colored 18"x18" neutral titles..

I bought a whole bunch of Viking appliances used (36" all refrigerator and 36" all freezer with trim kit), 48" dual fuel range with 2 ovens below, warming drawer, 30" microwave, 54" viking island hood, 2 single fisher and paykel dish drawer single units, viking chamber. I am thinking of a large stainless apron front sink.

Some questions:

1. Would it be better if the wall in the first picture was demolished (assuming it's not load barring?).

2. Any recommendations for other layouts?

Thanks!