I'd say husband is correct.

Imagine cooking in that kitchen. Do you really need all the counter space?

It depends on how you cook. I like your layout. I like that the refrigerator is out of the working area between range and sink. It is close to the sitting area on the island so visitors can grab a drink. It is in a good spot to the island for unloading all you need and 'landing' it on the island.

I think you'll love your new kitchen.

I would strongly dissuade you from a 48” range your exhust system for that will cost huge $$$ and will be really noisy . I run a catering biz out of my kitchen and I have a 36’ 6 burner gas range that is more than adequate and yes your spacing between island and counter is too small in front of the sink the fridge needs to have a sink near it since most of the stuff you prep is in the fridge I don’t know what you have above this space but the best place for a range is an outside wall so that venting can have as short and straight run as possible. I hate to tell you this but custom cabinet makers are not kitchen designers.. The first time you have to clean the windows in the bay should be interesting and the same for the space behind the sink.. These are all mistakes often made by people going from a tiny kitchen to a huge space it is a case of going crazy with all the space the most functional kitchens are the ones with good planning not nessessarily huge amount of space.

We did it and we love it!! Finished the addition/remodel on Tuesday and hosted 40 people for my husband's family reunion for 4 days starting on Thursday of the same week. The kitchen worked beautifully. I served 3 meals a day buffet style on my island. Even though you might say that the kitchen is huge we had traffic jams in the kitchen with all the people. It was a great place to gather and chat. I love my range hood. I can do bacon on my griddle and you can't tell in the house because the ventilation hood actually works. The cabinets are all filled with my dishes (not packed but I don't have a single empty shelf) The food is all in my walk in pantry. I am in heaven and love being in my kitchen. We hope to be able to enjoy it for many years to come.

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