Is the additional counter with additional cabinetry another island or is that all against a wall? Is it open at both ends?

I'm confused, it sounds like a galley with island? Can you draw a picture?

Yes, exactly like that. Thanks.

Open at both ends, and both counter runs against walls.

I think I'd search for galley with one island.

That's more like a double galley with half of it being almost useless. Unless configured as a bar like shown above. Even that isn't that useful. There's a much better layout hiding in that plan.

Thanks! Appreciate it. Apologize if it was a dumb question.

I have to agree with Sophie that it doesn't look very functional. Talk about a great barrier island (and I'm not using great as a synonym for very good).

I don't think I described it properly. I'm all good now. Thanks!

It wasn't a dumb question at all. There are none of those here. But, do post your layout plans here and there is a lot of help waiting to be used.

Jennifer, People are concerned about the functional layout. The photo posted above is a lovely kitchen, but wouldn't work well for most of us. Is your entire work triangle on one side of the island? Are you going to be crisscrossing back and forth and around the island when cooking in your kitchen. For example, if your range is on one wall and your refrigerator and sink are on the other, that means a lot of running around the island when preparing any food. (I just re-read your post more carefully and it sounds like the oven will be isolated from the rest of your work triangle---sink, cooktop, refrigerator. That is less than optimal. And if you have items often used on the other side with the oven it will be even more problematic.) Trust me, no matter how attractive the kitchen, that gets old fast. That's why people are asking about the layout of the kitchen, hoping to help you make it more functional. I see kitchens with a "barrier island" all the time, so it's not dumb to ask about it, nor is it unusual to see that design. However it's not the most practical layout, and the smart people here may be able to help you avoid the common pitfalls with just a little tweaking of your plans.

In the interest of full disclosure, I have a barrier island in my kitchen. I have learned to work with it, but it is not what I would choose. Most people comment on my nice kitchen when they walk into it, but when I point out the functional limitations they are quick to understand.

Thanks for the concern. It's all ancillary stuff on the third wall except the wall ovens, but that's a concession I'm willing to make. The triangle is intact. It's a very difficult space and there have been multiple attempts over six months by multiple professionals to resolve it. This layout has the least number of major tradeoffs so it's going to be the way we go. Thanks again.

Be sure you have wide enough aisles around the island.

If there's seating on the island, then you will need wider aisles than usual on the seating side(s).

If there's seating, be aware that having your cleanup Zone in the island means dirty dishes are "in the face" of anyone sitting at the island.

If there's seating, the 15" minimum overhang should be deeper to minimize splashing your guests - there's more splashing when doing dishes than when prepping.

Please be sure you at least have the minimum 15-inch overhang with the cleanup sink on the island!

You say "professionals" worked on it - did you try here? You would be very surprised the ideas that some people have here that professionals don't think about!

Were the professionals at least certified Kitchen Designers with extensive experience (i.e., NOT architects, builders, or cabinet salespeople)?

Oh, Jennifer, there have been many professionally designed kitchens presented here that have been vastly improved, both functionally and visually, by the collective input from folks here. If your space is big enough for the great barrier island, it is big enough for a good layout.

Please be aware that we are all trying to help. Most of us have kitchens we love b/c of the help we received here. I shudder to think what I would have ended up with if it hadn't been for the people here showing me (over and over and over) that my kitchen really could not support an island, telling me about the various design guidelines, etc. I learned so much that I now pay it forward by helping others.

It's been 7 years, and I still do the "happy dance" in my kitchen! I still insist that if we ever move the kitchen is going with us!

We want YOU to feel the same way!

I started with designers too, early on. I then went through many suggestions on GW and found a pretty good design that my cabinet guy couldn't beat. But after that, he suggested some great finishing touches based on how that plan worked with the cabinet line. I'm thrilled with the layout, and I didn't drive my designer crazy with revisions (or have to pay for them).

You may have a good plan for your needs. Or some creative person here might see something that snaps an awesome plan into place. Doesn't hurt to try!