What's the distance from the existing wall (to be removed) to the window over the sink? Width of window? From window to bottom wall? What's the length of the bottom wall, corner to doorway? Width of window beside range? What's the length of the wall on right?

We don‘t take possession of the house until mid August, but I can get these measurements once we do. Thank you

We need a to scale floor plan once you are in . IMO from the pictures this looks like a decent sized kitchen just not designed very well. I think you need to just wait until you get some good ideas . I see a whole wall with no storage that could be utilized TW not every kitchen needs or should have an island and 11’ is too narrow for one.

Thank you. I would like to not move plumbing, gas lines etc if avoidable, but pretty much a whole new kitchen. I will get better drawings and measurements once we take possession.

We definitely would eliminate one of the tables, and probably just have our table in what is now the dining room-being open to the living room, we could expand the table space into there if we had a lot of people over. There is also a Florida room off the back of the kitchen that has space for a table, and we would potentially have seating at the peninsula (it's just my boyfriend and I, no kids, and the cats aren't allowed to eat at the table with us :)

Is it an option to close off that entry in the back by the stairs? Can’t tell what is on the other side.

I think too narrow for an island down the center. I’d be afraid it would feel like a hallway.

Whether or not you can get a peninsula and the range on the sink wall, will depend on the width of the window. If you have a 6' peninsula there won't be space for a full-depth pantry, but 15"-18" is a nice depth for storing most kitchen items. Here's a quick idea on a grid, to show you how much space might be available--

Another option without moving plumbing, but there is such a small space between range and sink, you'd be prepping on the peninsula, which would add steps--

An out of the box and maybe out of the budget idea. Flip the kitchen and other room and add a mudroom/pantry to the back.

Lots of great stuff. I was hoping to get this type of input really appreciate the time everyone has taken to respond.

I agree that trying to add an island would be too cramped, and am pretty sure a peninsula is the way to go. One thing I am sure of is that I don't want a sink or appliance on my peninsula or island (other than possibly a small prep sink). My current house has a 7 x 3 island, but has a 30 inch sink right in the middle of it, and I regularly lament the lack of a wide open prep space. I tend to prep multiple dishes/meals at once, and am frequently balancing bowls of ingredients on chairs, stool, etc). I want to do most of my prep on the peninsula, with a sink nearby, but do agree I need some space by the stove to set stuff while cooking

The doorway in the back by the stairs cannot be closed off as it is the way to get to the basement, garage, 3 season room, and currently, the deck.

I currently have pantry items 12, 9, and 7 inch shelves, so 15-18 inches for the pantry would be great. Anything deeper and I think thinks get lost in the back

I like the idea of flipping the kitchen and dining room, but then we would not have any indoor table. We don't use it much, but I'm pretty sure I want the option to have a sit down meal with guests, and I am guessing not having a table area would negatively affect resale value. And it sounds really expensive. But it is an option I hadn't thought of, and not a complete hard no.

Thank you all!

You could still flip them and put the kitchen table/dining in that space instead of a mudroom. The nice thing about that is you get the open flow communication for parties with your kitchen and living space. Other ideas to think about. You could also open up the stairwell wall and put a half wall in to make the current kitchen/maybe dining room feel bigger. My parents did that (50s ranch) and it really opened up the room. Of course it only works if your basement steps are nicely finished. Just options. Moving gas and plumbing may be a deal breaker.