We are a family of six (children ages 8-1) that live in a 1900 house in a city. It is a long and narrow house. Currently, a full bathroom sits between the living room and kitchen next to the dining room (see first floor layout). I am planning on relocating a powder bathroom under the stairs in a closet in order to expand our kitchen. The kitchen is between the dining room and a small family room while the living room is separated and in the front of the house. I love that the dining room and family room are separate from the kitchen yet they are still slightly open to one another. Also, I have not met with a kitchen designer yet. These are my own ideas and I have read so many threads where people said that the ideas on this forum were way better than any KD so I thought I'd start here!

My goals for the kitchen are to add more counter space and storage, more prep space, an island. I would like to include a slide-in range and a full size fridge and freezer. We currently have the fridgidaire gallery stove and FD refrigerator which we like and I am looking to replace these with the professional appliances so my measurements are based on that. We do entertain frequently but it is informal mostly. I also would like a separate pantry instead of cabinetry bc we are losing a closet by moving the bathroom. I would like to use the pantry as a family "command center" and charging area, homework supplies as well as a snack area and would love to have a beverage fridge if space allows. I also picture the microwave and coffee maker living in the pantry. I do not like the idea of a built-in microwave.


The kitchen is used for cooking daily as well as weekly meal prep and freezer meals. I do see my children doing homework at the island. It is important to me that the island has 4 stools. I envision it being used as a hangout place. We have a separate dining room where we eat all our meals but the kitchen is open to this room. The kitchen is essentially between the dining room and a small family room where my younger two children have toys and the kids watch tv. I plan on expanding the only window (right now it is only about 2' feet wide. We will expand it to be about 3-4' wide. There is not really another place for a window because the other exterior wall faces a house about 5' away from us. I hope I included enough information! I am very open to suggestions and I thank you in advance for your help!