Any chance you could post a floorplan, even hand drawn? I can't picture the layout of the space past the range and counter to the left of the range.

I can envision the range moving near the refrigerator. The wall where the range currently is, being removed and a sink going in an island. Can the post between the to windows be removed? I suspect it is carrying load, so you'll need an engineer to advise.

We need a to scale foor plan to help . I personally do not like kitchens open to LRs DRs yes so a floor plan would be great. Show all windows , doorways where those doorways lead all measirements clearly marked and the drawing done on graph paper and able to be enlarged . A bit of a clue as to budget too. I agree not a good idea to do this in bits it will cost more in the long run and make you crazy during the stages. My advice live there for 3 -6 months and see what functions and what does not.

Since you cant do a full remodel right now, I would also advise to live there for at least 6 months to a year. Save your money while doing that. By that time, you will know exactly what works, and what does not work, and you wont be wasting any money on a partial right now, that may have to all be redone, when you do the full reno. Its a nice neat, clean usable kitchen as it is, so nothing there that has to be done, for you to move in and use it.

Here is floor plan

The upper wall between the great room and kitchen is what we are thinking to open up

You still can paint your cabinets. I would rip off upper cabinets in opposite side, making an open concept with dining room as well and definitely making an island.

the entire floor will be one open space. noted are the partition sections for hallway w bath and staircase which is good.....and fireplace can still be a focus. Get an interior designer/kitchen designer to come and give ideas. You create zones and flow with furnishings and wherever/however the kitchen gets positioned. Too soon to just monkey around with cabs and counters as they are considering your longer view of a whole open space in mind. start w inspiration pictures in a folder. Youll need a budget......

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I agree with the others who say to live there for several months or longer. I always hated that advice but it turned out to be helpful when we moved to our new home. I would save and do as much of a renovation as possible. It's a great space with all the windows but those posts make me think you're going to need to work with an architect.

I am concern about kitchen in the middle. Usually open concept is going as living-dining-kitchen ( or kitchen-dining-living).

If you're going to take down a wall, talk to an engineer about the feasibility of removing that post running through the window cabinets. As others said, live there a bit first before doing work. But I'm confident that post is going to drive you crazy.

You really, really, really need a kitchen designer - pronto!

I kinda like it.

Thank you all so much omg this is amazing ! Such great advice

I have to agree with Patricia. I would only open up to the dining room, not the great room. Although it's pleasing to have long sight lines and good light, hearing my dishwasher, kettle, fridge ramping up, etc. from my den, drives me crazy, and my home isn't even that open, just large openings into hallways between spaces.