yes. depending on lots of things. 6' is too far away for the island to be useful for anyone putting away or taking out of the 'fridge/.

Yes i have 42” between my large island and the fridge and it is plenty.

Yes, it's too far. 34-42 would be the best range.

Thank you all! I'm struggling with the decision to allow the 6' bc there is a support column that cannot move, and I was trying to incorporate it into the island. Is it better to incorporate the column into the island or allow the floating column?

Here is a rendering of the kitchen...