I don't think the pennisula is a good fit for your kitchen because, as you say, the pinch point is a problem and the range in a corner is not ideal or is the narrow wall cabinet between the range and the window. Add to that, the difficulty in reaching the wall cabinets above the pennisula and it just doen't function well.

I would rather have a larger sink base (and larger sink). And I would prefer to store the trash bins underneath the sink and replace the trash cabinet with a tray cabinet to accomodate the larger sink base. Replace the coffee station with a 12"depth pantry cabinet--I think the coffee pot is better located near the sink. Replace the cabinetry next to the fridge with a countertop, wall and base cabinet, so that you have a landing spot for the fridge. Move the microwave to a location that is not above the range. My preferrence would be a countertop MW next to the fridge, to free up cabinet space and to not take up any space along your sink wall. You could put the trash beneath the countertop next to the fridge, but I still think under the sink base would be best in your kitchen.

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1. where does the white door lead? 2. which adjacent areas does most foot traffic come in/out of your kitchen, generally? 4. is there another dining set up somewhere else in the home? more info needed but I might place fridge where coffee bar is shown by the white door . for the 63 in wall then create an L w cabinets ....it would be 63 by about the same extending into floor space ..since you have a good number of inches across . With your number of people you could place microwave and coffee set up there , which gives that nice secondary zone away from the main wall......you would benefit from that and doesnt appear island would work....altho you could have a work island /straight run / across from sink/stove/ no seating ...again, IF fridge was positioned at wall, near white door......but the secondary zone is better w the small L on wall across the space, I think . Here's a pic of L shape coffee bar and more for your 63 in wall , instead of fridge there. ....open shelves is kinda nice , at least for some part.

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Did you check any rolling carts? I think you have room for a 2x4' in front of the sink, if you can find a sturdy one that can roll easily. Maybe your trash can go there and it would give you extra prep space.

For the eating area you can consider 12-15" deep tall cabs.

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Thank you for your feedback!

@theresa21 - Great point about the landing zone next to the fridge. That’s the configuration we have now and was considering the tall pantry for microwave storage. Keeping the counter space there would be more functional. The shallow panrty instead of the coffee bar would also help with storage. Thank you!

@herbflavor The white door is a powder/laundry room and next to it is a back door to the deck The other traffic spot is from the hallway across from the sink. There is not another dining area. We mocked up a desgn with an island but as you suggested it was tight. I like the idea of a secondary zone and wil give some thought to the fridge placement

@cheri127 - I had never considered 30 inch counters That could be a tremendous help with counterspace. And i agree about the trash caninet - it is one if the features i really want We previously had it under the sink and it didnt work well for us. The mircowave is a challenge as i would like it tucked away i might need to compromise as the shallow pantry and counter next to the fridge out weigh it.

For anyone interested here is the design with the island (rendering no measurements) and current view of fridge/counter