Hi Rachgordon87, first out of curiosity what's your kitchen dimensions? Secondly I would possibly do two options, first either make the island as wide as the granite is now, giving you a larger space to work with without the overhang. Second option is perhaps change the island overhang to the other side (wider island side facing window) and add two stools. This way the overhang will be covered by the chairs and you will have extra seating area and babies are safe!

I agree that stove in that island is dangerous with kids but unless you are redoing the whole kitchen it will need to stay there. As mentioned above the best place for seating is the on the side facing the window. An actual detailed floor plan with measurements of course would be very helpful, I will mention that there are very nice invisible supports for granite overhangs and those filagree ones need to go for sure.

What do you mean by "kid-friendly"? If you're just referring to the stove, Patricia is right. As for the size of it, I'm not sure where you're going with this. If you want people seated on the side, then keep the overhang. Or if you just want the extra counter space.

If that causes a traffic problem, then you can remove it. It seems like a logic question, to me.

Kitchen is 16'2" x 13'3". Island cabinet is 8' 2" off back wall. Cabinet is 24" x 54" we will not be redoing cabinet or configuration. Just trying to decide the best way to overhang the countertop to maximize seating and counter space and not create any pinch points or look off balance. I'll try to do a floor plan one I kid kiddo down for nap

Here is what I am thinking but don't know if a 5" overhang will look weird on the side towards the table will look weird.