We are in the process of designing our new home, we have the downstairs set except for the kitchen. In this picture, we have already gotten rid of the door to the porch from the nook on the bottom, and the stovetop is on the other side of the island facing the oven.

Here are my thoughts/questions:

-Any suggestions on what to do with the empty space by the entrance (small counter run, storage cabinet, move fridge there)?

-We have two young kids, so I like the island separating the flow of traffic and the refrigerator from the cooking area, where I am usually the only cook.

-I am considering moving the oven to the end of the counter and putting a stovetop next to it and leaving the island open. I'd like to have a large area on the island (by moving the stovetop) because my daughter does like to help mix things up and add things in when I'm cooking. Would that be too little counter space on that side?

-I am thinking about removing the cabinets above the dishwasher and opening that wall up to the great room to make it a little more open.

I appreciate any thoughts!
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