a picture of existing kitchen has been left out. Please insert the kitchen picture so you can get comments.. if the kitchen is through the passage on the left wall in the above picture I dont see how opening it up is that beneficial. maybe a widening of the opening instead. when you leave walls intact in small spaces you can place cabinetry or appliances against the walls. Besides the room shown with the alcove section with windows could be nicely decorated / does not need a kitchen to be part of it. as said..maybe a wider opening makes sense. and leave the corner where the hutch is for a small round table instead.

If you have guests for dinner, a real table and chairs gives more flexibility than a breakfast bar. A rectangular table can be pushed against the wall when not in use….put felt pads on the bottom of each table leg if it will be on hardwood, tile, or vinyl for easy moving. If the table will be on carpet, use plastic glides for moving it. Sitting on a chair with your feet on the floor is much more comfortable than perching on a stool.

Part of kitchen

Another angle plus video of kitchen

Can’t figure out hot to delete he kitchen window photo! Sorry! @felizlady, the breakfast bar would be only for use by the family, not for dinner. I’m questioning if the dining area should be closer to the front door (more aesthetically pleasing when you first enter, and so you don’t have to stare at the door from the sofa) or if it should go across from the kitchen.

@herbflavor I thought that opening up the kitchen wall would add brightness and make the small space seem larger. I agree that the walls give us extra storage, but I’m hoping for a more modern flair. As it is, we’ll have a mix of antiques with modern. I just want it homey, and cozy and done right. Thank you.

And yes, the kite is thru the opening. I need to go back to see the drawing, but it should be labeled with a ‘k’. TYVM.

there's always more than one way to do things. What are the goals here? how many people reside...entertaining? renting out? turning it over and sell in short time? part time residence? what is the budget? what is the resale picture for real estate in the area? is labor available or are you DIY?

Family of three, dinner parties, full time residence for the next ten years. It’s in a great neighborhood so reselling won’t be a problem. Labor is available, budget not really an issue though obviously within reason,

I’d even consider something like this photo but I just don’t like the idea of opening the front door and smack you’re in the living room. My husband and I are both terrible at designing!

apartment therapy and remodelista are sites I've viewed for smaller dwelling renovations. seems like you need a coherent plan .

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Interior designers sometimes have kitchen planning certifications also . there is still very little of the kitchen shown which makes me think you are looking at the entire space for ideas

I do know that for certain, the longest wall of the kitchen will go as high to the ceiling as possible. As for the rest of the space ….knock down the walls a bit? Kitchen bfast bar?… how to integrate it all…. So yes, I need help with the overall space. Sorry if I wasn’t clear on that.