Hi. I'm new here and (probably should have posted before but...) I really need help on what size and type cabinets should go where and the size of the island (too big I think).

I am looking for advise on cabinet layout design ideas.

I have a 1939 brick colonial that I am adding an addition to. The plans for the first floor are attached - and the build is underway. I've been to two kitchen design places and was not thrilled with what they proposed so thought to come here too.

The architect put the kitchen layout together (I'm not thrilled with) and unfortunately at this point most things I can not move -- so I am trying to figure the best CABINET layout.

The big things cannot move:

1) Refrigerator, in alcove next to pantry, and pantry, behind exterior door, these are here because we wanted to use the existing house as part of the kitchen. The line of site to the kitchen from the front door is important to me - I did not want to put the refrigerator there to see upon walking into the house.

2) Windows cannot be changed - the window above the sink to backyard is 48" wide (2 24" casement windows)

3) Side door entry is to the driveway - for ease of bringing in groceries (a neighbors house is on that side).

4) Stove because I didn't want the sink looking to the driveway and the exhaust is exterior

5) Sink

Appliances: 40' white Hallman range, a 30" microwave drawer, a french door stainless steel refrigerator, a 24" dishwasher.

Things I am trying to incorporate:

1) seating for 4 at the island

2) good access for cooking supplies

3) a lift cabinet for the KitchenAid mixer

4) dedicated space for baking pans and trays

5) pull out garbage/recycling

6) glass front cabinetry on back wall (for visual upon entering house)

7) Coffee machine nook

8) I am putting antique tile above the range and am leaning toward not having upper cabinets on either side of the hood.

The kitchen opens to the family room.

The family room opens to a "library" (my "reading" room with adjacent office)

I hope this covers what helps in asking for ideas. I appreciate ANY and ALL help and recommendations. I know there are constraints but I'm looking for the best cabinet layout that works with these. (And I think this island is TOO big as it is right now -- there is 3'3" between the sink and the island 3'4" between the range and the island. Current island measurements are 93" x 57").

Thank you !