Thanks for your sweet note!

Originally the design was for that counter to be a bilevel counter as well. I really don't like bilevels; I think they cut down on surface area I use when entertaining. That corner I forsee to be used a lot when we have parties, setting up food and such. The one level gives me a lot more space. I know that you'll see dishes and such in the sink but it's a trade off I prefer. This is a weekend home that we plan on having lots of people come visit. I have space under the island for counter height bar stools; I envision getting some stools that I can tuck under, out of sight. The width is 45".

If you go with a bilevel, I think it would work if you could have that upper level be wider than what my design allowed (I think 10-12").

There is one cabinet on the eating side; it has access to the corner that meets the wall. Does that make sense? You can kind of see it in this photo

Anyway, good luck and if I can help anymore, just let me know!

Jenny

Here is a link that might be useful:

Thanks, Jenny. I am going to explore this option. We still have the issue of the "load bearing wall" - a floor to ceiling wall about 3 feet wide that runs perpendicular to the stove wall at the start of the peninsula. We can't get rid of it, so I will have to see how we could incorporate it into the design.