I think the L works better than the U because it gives you a bit more prep space.

Another thought is to do a galley - two runs of 89''.

• First wall: cabinet + range + cabinet + refrigerator
• Second wall: 18" dishwasher + 24" sink + 42"+ prep counterspace

@sarahachevalier Thank you! I didn’t think about that option. I hope the plumbim reconfiguration is possible.

@thinkdesignlive I would store them in my fridge or the wall cabinets and a hallway area for the dry goods

I don't know if my layout would be helpful to your situation, but I have a very tight U-shaped kitchen. My prep area is from the sink to the range at the bottom of the U, which I feel is a good amount of prep space for a small kitchen. And I have a good amount of storage space too. It helps that the DW, Fridge, toaster, coffee maker, dishes and silverware are to the right of the sink and range, so other people can access those things while I am prepping and cooking.

Make the cabinets that are over the fridge the same depth as the fridge. Provides advantageous storage. If you instead leave some or all of the refrigerator top uncovered as your drawings show, that surface is quite a grime collector. Better to have a cabinet cover the top of fridge entirely.

Lots of different storage options for over the fridge including vertical storage (sheets, roasting pans, trays, placemats) and pull-out drawers. Don’t let that opportunity for added storage go to waste. Though do not use it for wine bottles.

In your case I would consider switching the DW and sink even though this puts some prep on top of the DW and it technically should not be between sink and stove in a normal sized kitchen. Also then, if you get a new fridge that is slightly deeper you will still be able to open the DW

I had a tight kitchen like this and before I juggled things around (and got an 18" DW) you had to open the fridge to get the DW door all the way down

I had a small kitchen like yours. I wanted the sink centered on the window, too. I placed the refrigerator in the lower left corner. I placed the dish washer to the left of the sink as you turn the corner. I had enough space for a corner base cabinet. I centered the slide in range (and microwave, above) on the right wall. I liked the way this worked. I had landing space on both sides of the range on the right side. And I had the entire left counter up to the fridge for preparation, too. I liked that the side of the refrigerator (counter depth) was hidden, too. Be sure you have room to open your fridge door against that wall. Also…when your dw door is down, it will block access to the sink. But I didn’t find that to be much of a problem. I hope this makes sense!

Could you do an L-shaped kitchen with the sink centered under the window and a DW to the right of sink. And then place a stand-alone cabinet and refrigerator combo in the lower right corner of the room? You would have to make sure that were able to lower the DW door without hitting the cabinet next to the fridge. I would think about extending the wall in the lower right side of the entryway to cover most of the side of the fridge, while allowing the fridge door to swing fully open into the next room. I think every kitchen should have a DW, especially because I lived without a DW for 17 years in a 2-person household. But now that I have a DW, my life is so much better. Having a DW frees up so much clutter on your countertop and in your sink.

Refrigerator recommendations: bottom freezer, upper french door style or sideby side refrigerator freezer allows more clearance when accessing the refrigerator and you want to be able to have counter nearby when removing or returning items to the refridgerator.