What is to the right of the DW and running down toward that corner? Where is pantry storage? And.. Welcome to the forum!!

Consider Ikea cabinets with custom fronts to save some $. They're fantastic!! Then you can splurge on the soapstone. Where is the doorway to your patio or wherever you plan to grill? Do you mind showing us the first floor so we can see how the kitchen fits into the rest of the house. Some of us need to see that, and others, like me are just nosy!;)

Remodelfla: What do you mean exactly by pantry storage? What is considered stored in the pantry? I've planned for one of those full height pull out shelf units next to the wall ovens. Would that be considered pantry storage? There is just cabinetry between the DW and the fridge. Specifically glass/cup storage in the wall cab right next to the fridge. To the left (as on plan) of the fridge is a full height 'cabinet' that houses the tall trash bin and some storage (broom, mop, etc.). We've had that type of trash cabinet in a couple of the kitchen's we've lived with in rental units as well as my mother's and have liked it.

Joyjoyjoy: see the link below to the full floor plans.

Here is a link that might be useful: whole plan review

Joyjoyjoy: about the IKEA cabs, do they have a website that I can see and price out a whole kitchen worth of cabs? Briefly looking I couldn't find anything on their site.

After looking at my overall floor plan you will see that the kitchen is centrally located in the house and that one will have to walk thru the LR from the Kitchen to get outside to the rear deck. During the summer we eat alfresco so there's no concern about the location, however, during the winter I'll have to walk thru the LR with food I've grilled outside. Not having done much, if any, research on gas cooktops, is there an indoor grill feature/accessory that I can use to grill inside? We grill anything from burgers and dogs to vegetables and chicken, various cuts of beef and occasionally pork.

To give a better idea of a design we like (minus the modern flare with the hardware and grain of the cabinets), check out the kitchen in the link below from the FKB.

Here is a link that might be useful: Hobokenkitchens

Ikea has some software that you can download and plug in your dimensions and cabinets. you can change up the door style, add their countertops and appliances if you want them, add organization to the insides of the cabinets and drawers and it will calculate everything for you. I didnt end up going with Ikea, because I was set on inset doors, but I used the software to tweak my plans.

I don't know much about grilling at all but I'm sure someone can chime in there. I do remember someone on here having a window that doubled as a grill "pass through" but their patio was right outside the kitchen.

link to the ikea software

Here is a link that might be useful: ikea planner

Found the cabinets on IKEA! How would I go about finding the right size fronts for replacement? And where can I look from fronts online?

Oh cool! Thanks, I'll have to DL that tmw.

I know some have had luck with Scherrs for custom doors. Or buy the Harlig fronts (which are their cheapest) and hire someone locally to use them as patterns for what you really want. Ikea has some very nice doors too - you may be able to find something you love there! Their website doesnt have a fantastic gallery, but if you can get to a showroom, or get a catalog it will help a lot.

A friend has used and loves his IKEA cabinets and they assembled their whole kitchen themselves. The closest showroom to use is 124 miles south, but the wife and I have been talking about taking the trip down. Maybe next week we'll venture down there since we're on vacation.

Pay no attention to the color selections, this is just to get an idea of the space/layout 3-dimensionally.