We just purchased a new home and remodeling the kitchen. It was originally a galley kitchen but we removed the wall between the kitchen and living room. The kitchen now is 10x8. The stove was originally on the wall that we removed. So my question is what do you think the best layout would be? We are considering taking the French doors and replacing it with a single door with a sidelite. That way we can put the fridge next to the door as opposed to the stove because I feel there would not be enough counter space on each side of the stove and don't like it right next to the dishwasher (looks funny to me) anyways I'm having a hard time letting go of the French doors because of letting natural light in. My other thought was moving the sink/dishwasher on to the island which my husband doesn't like nor does he want to do all the work. We are doing all the work ourselves to save money as well as my husband is a carpenter/plumber/contractor.

Please give advise. This kitchen has been driving me crazy for three weeks and not sure what decision to make. I need to get the ball rolling on this so I can order my cabinets.

So sacrifice the French doors or put the sink on the island?