Oh boy. This kitchen looks like a major intersection. You want to avoid a walkway bisecting the sink-range area.

Can you post a drawing with dimensions?

Hi Benjesbride! Thanks for commenting. I don't currently have a drawing with measurements but I know the island is drawn to be 4'x8'. Here is the bottom floorplan. Not sure if it makes a difference that it is just the two of us with no kids in the future.

Do you have a drawing of the front elevation?

Yes! Currently still working on it but we have this so far. I know the general consensus for two story ceilings isn't great on here but we really do love the look. I know heating cooling may be an issue. Not sure if something can be done to offset that. Upstairs will basically be a deadspace. Two rooms and a bathroom. I attached an idea on layout that was an inspiration picture.

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A quick rearrangement without changing structure or windows:

You could make the hood a focal point from the living area. It looks as if you have space in the aisle between the island and back wall to make the wall counters deeper than standard 25-26"--maybe up to 30" deep for added space.

I included two potential locations for the MW; in a drawer beside the fridge, or in the upper cabinet to the left of the window. The fridge is at the farthest point from the DR, but it is convenient to the living areas--and the MW and snacks area will keep grazers out of the main prep space.