What is the distance from the corner of the stub wall to the corner of the island? We have a similar setup - I don't recall offhand what the distance is - we did enlarge it when designing the location and size of the island because like you we thought it would be a pinch point. Anyway, I can measure for you tonight (because what we ended up with works perfectly well).

Thanks SJhockeyfan325. we have approx 40" here, were you able to measure yours? that would be much appreciated.

The rule of thumb is that the work isle in a one-cook kitchen should be 42" wide, or in a two-cook kitchen 48" wide. Those measurements are from the closest point to closest point (i.e. from refrigerator handle to counter edge.)

Assuming the 36" and 18" measurements are accurate, you would have 40 1/2" of clear walkway as shown. Since there is a cabinet there and because traffic from three rooms will potentially be converging at that point, I'd like to see a 42" minimum and preferably 48" of walk space. However the choice is ultimately yours of course. The typical hallway is 36" wide.

I didn't but now that you reminded me, I will!

I think you have plenty of space in all your aisles. Wouldn't worry about the distance between island and stub wall.

One suggestion for you... I would move your fridge to the end of that run (right) so you have a longer uninterrupted counter space on the other side of it. Otherwise, Looks good.

Wouldn't worry about the distance between island and stub wall.

I would, and did. As I said, we laid it out, and it was cramped, so we moved the island slightly to get a larger gap. I'll measure it tonight because it's perfectly comfortable now.

I would not want less than 48@ at a pinch point with traffic like that one. What's behind the range wall? As long as you're going to themes and expense of removing all of those load bearing walls, what's one more wall?

The kitchen proper seems disproportionately small compared to living space to me. Are you combining living/dining/kitchen and breakfast nook to create a great room? Do you have a drawing of the existing layout that you can share with us?

How high are your ceilings?

8' Ceilings.

Benjesbride. Were removing a wall between the kitchen and living room (long side) and on the right to open into the dining room. we will still have a dining table to the right of the fridge/pantry, and fireplace, couch, mail desk, and a small bookshelf with lounge chair in the main living space. I appreciate the feedback as we've played with the layout quite a bit.