That's a whole lot o' dark. If you must, I'd do the second one so it is not so dungeon-y. Perhaps re-think the charcoal backsplash. The big windows won't help you at night.

But - and I know you didn't ask this - you have a cooktop on an island with no exhaust. If you are thinking of doing a downdraft, those do not work well, and think about cleaning the downdraft - the grease has to go somewhere. I'd switch the cooktop to a wall so that you can run an overhead hood exhaust more easily.

Not a pro but any island where people will sit should not have a cooking appliance. Switching the sink and cooktop is the easiest plan but I would try to keep the island clear of those items. For design choice, I like #3. It your functionality is more important right now.

When I posted earlier, I don’t think pic #3 was there, or maybe I scrolled past it on my small phone screen. Now that I see #3, I prefer it to my earlier choice of #2. Though my other comments still stand about the darkness of this kitchen and not having the cooktop on the island. The amount of black and charcoal will swallow light like nobody’s business. You will need to have a very good lighting plan.

Completely agree that sink should be in island, not the cooktop. You spend a lot more time at the sink than at the stove, and you want the stove to be on a wall so you can contain the spatters and steam and get them exhausted as easily as possible.

I'd rethink black stainless appliances if you're after a timeless look. Hopefully you're not planning to buy an appliance package - everything in one brand. The black stainless is not likely to be available in higher quality appliances and, if it is, won't all match. What if one of the appliances needs replacing and the matchy-match is no longer available?

I like the third one the best. And get under cabinet lighting if it's not already in the plan.

I’ve read a lot on here about black stainless peeling...