Live with this for a few months and then make decisions. There are too many considerations (materials, labor, local demand) to make any kind of estimate for the price of the island.

I agree with marylut - contact some local residential contractors and ask them to visit your home. Discuss with them all the changes you want to make and ask them to submit quotes. Do keep in mind that the longer you wait between receiving quotes and the actual work begins that the quote will likely need to be adjusted because of fluctuations in the cost of materials and labor.

When first moving in, only fix what’s actually broken. Then, give yourself time to get used to what you have before deciding what you want.

If you use the kitchen for a couple months and decide you hate the layout you may end up deciding to save up for a remodel, so I agree with all the people who are suggesting you wait. Where is the frig? There are so many things to do when you first move in. We moved in to a 25 year old house 2+ years ago that was in very good shape but I still managed to generate a list of 70 things to do. We remodeled the master bath first and will wait a couple more years before doing the kitchen. But you have to decide what is important to you. While two level islands aren't popular now, they don't bother me, so it would be further down my list. It's not a functional problem.

I would not even concider painting those cabinets.

Thanks everyone!!! We will definitely wait to make any major renovations, I think I am just over excited to own a home again! We moved across the country and have been saving for 6 years to buy another home in the west coast. There are so many things to consider and so many options for renovations. Here are two more pics. Years down the road I may want to knock out the wall to the dining room and expand the kitchen to include a dining table and walk in pantry.

I really appreciate all the great advice!

Wait for a min of 3 months and ideally 6 before undertaking any major work in a new to you house.I see some real issues with the space and I think you will start seeing them too as you work in that kitchen

Personally I like two levels. That way I don’t have to look at every dirty glass and plate that get set next to the sink.

Congrats! its a nice big open space, you will have lots of possibilities

the main reason I want one level island is that I want a larger surface to work on, I don’t leave dirty dishes, so that should never be a problem. 😁 I’m kinda weird in that I clean as I go then my husband does dishes right after dinner. No kiddos in the house, so that helps.

The one I have to do before moving in is replace carpet due to pets urine spots. This room is upstairs and we want to make the big wall an entertainment space similar to the second photo. I would want to get the cabinets in place before they install carpet.

For me the big issue is if you are replacing flooring is that going into the kitchen? BTW a 2 level counter hides nothing unless all your guests are 3' tall all the rest can see the mess. If you a DW there should be no stuff sitting on the counter all goes in the DW I do the same as Karen I clean up as I go and when you have a drink you put the glass in the DW easy peasey . If you are in a hurry to do the flooring ( I understand taht) then if you want to wait but wnat the new flooring in the kitchen too just order enough for the whole lichen plus 10% then when you do the kitchen you have matching floor

Wow! That’s a lot of money! I just meant there was not electrical in the top portion, I had electrical outlets in the top portion of a previous house, this one only has it in the sides and under the sink. Not sure if that matters or not. I may have to consider painting the cabinets myself.

Congrats on your new house! Looks like it’s a beautiful house with a ton of potential. I’m so glad I listened to everyone on here telling me to live in our house before renovating. There were a lot of things on the top of my list that are now at the bottom and others that weren’t on the list and are now at the top. Enjoy your new home!

Patricia, thank you for your input. I too see issues with the space, but I know it will take time to make it my own. Would love some advice as we move forward! 🤗

Just a word to the wise don't make some changes and not all of them at once. Wait til you have your entire plan worked out and can afford to implement your plan.