Another view of the other side of kitchen

SInce you said budget was not an issue, it looks like you have a fantastic space to work with. With what looks to be a decent amount of space you can pretty much design and build any style you would like. The real question is what style do you like, anything is possible and you have a great canvas to start with. -Lee Design

I would reverse the current kitchen and dining space so there isn't any wasted space with an U-shaped kitchen, while the standard exterior door could be widen to create better flow to the outside.

dytechture is spot on. right down to the slider. you have the perfect blank canvas to work with. good luck.

This is the perfect blank space to start with. Any kitchen designer would be thrilled to design your kitchen. I agree to flip the kitchen to the other side of the room. You just need some guidance and you will see all the possibilities. Go somewhere with the measurements that doesn't charge you for a design and give the designer the freedom to do whatever they want. You will be surprised at what they come up with.

Yes, the other end would work best. Grab a kitchen designer and go for it!

Why not just create a galley style kitchen by adding a bank of cabinetry coming out from the window?

This kitchen would be a deal breaker. It's not just the arrangement. but the windows are all wrong for a kitchen and they would have to be changed drastically. Very expensive.

Budget not an issue? This is a complete re-do....so you would have to spend some money to make this a workable space with some aesthetic appeal.

deco, you're right! I just look for the simplest path of least resistance. I must be lazy!

bobbi, you're not lazy...just efficient!

I agree that the kitchen and dining spaces should be flipped. A door in that position in a kitchen is a traffic hazard.

However, the windows in the dining area are lower than counter height and would have to be removed and replaced.

If there are other houses you like just as well, you might leave the expense of building a kitchen basically from scratch to someone else.
If this is an excellent house for your needs other than the kitchen, make a pros and cons list and decide where you would like to spend your money.

Thanks guys. That door goes to a Florida room in the back. The windows screw up some ideas like the U shape. Maybe a L shaped one would work on the other 2 walls. It's a nice size kitchen to work with though. We will see. Prolly going to bring some pictures and measurements to a kitchen remodeler before I put in a bid. Thanks for the advice.

I agree with navadan and Dytecture - flip the kitchen around and re-arrange the windows to work with the new design. Also not knowing what is on the existing dining interior wall, perhaps it could be taken out partially (half wall) providing room for a peninsula or completely providing room for an island. Of course you have to consider all the structural and mechanical changes which could easily double your budget and demand an experienced contractor.