I like the second one better, specifically because it gets the range out of the corner. That's where mine is, and I find it uncomfortable. A new plan here will place cabinets and counters on both sides, instead of a wide one on only one side.

I have a similar layout with the cooktop right next to the wall and I'm redoing it to move it away from the wall. It is very uncomfortable. You'd definitely get more counter space with the range instead of the wall oven. We went back and forth on both but eventually decided to keep the wall oven. Of course, we are in a later stage of life than you (49 & 58) so bending down so much may not be an issue for you.

It's hard to tell from the plans, but looks like you decided to go with a blind corner which I STRONGLY recommend. I'd also recommend more drawers for storage rather than cabinets. Unless you have specific purpose for a base cabinet, I'd do all drawers. The cost is more but definitely worth it because you get more usable space.

If you do go with the wall oven option and were wanting a double oven (which I did but didn't want to have two full size ovens - not to mention give up valuable storage space) GE Profile and Cafe have a double oven that fits in the size of a single oven. They are a little pricey but it was worth it for me because that was a must have for me.

Again, if you go with the wall option, have you thought of putting the cooktop on the peninsula with a downdraft system? I'd think this would give you more room on the left and right and you could move the dishwasher to the left side. Assuming you are right handed this is the preferred side anyway.

Congratulations on your new home and best of luck on your remodel.

The other possibility is to still move the stove to the opposite side but move the fridge to where the stove is now (leaving about 4-6" of course so the fridge will open completely) That will give you a huge amount of space on either side of the stove.

Can you move the door on the left (DR?)?

I 'd suggest a standart MW on a shelf in the oven cab and a hood.

I like what Sena01 suggested. If you can't move the door, you could put the wall oven where the current cooktop is and do the L-shape on the other end. I think that would open up the kitchen a lot more than having a peninsula in the middle. Using a blind corner you can accomplish this with using around 6' of wall space. That is very similar to what I'm doing in my kitchen which is smaller than yours. I've posted pics below for inspiration.

Sheila how does your layout relate to her window where it is on her drawing? What am I missing?

It was just an example of putting the L on the other side of the room if moving the door wasn't an option as Sena01 suggested. It really didn't have anything to do with the window.

Thanks you everyone for taking the time to comment and offer suggestions. Much appreciated! You all have given me a lot to think about it terms of rearranging the setup.

Please show how the kitchen relates to the rest of the house. We might have another idea knowing of course you don't want to change rooms for the kitchen.

Here is the first floor layout

And what is the age of the house?

Is the wall between kitchen and dining load bearing and would you be interested in switching kitchen with dining room?

Hi, house was built in 1960. Not sure if that’s a load bearing wall yet. We haven’t seen the house in person. Not sure if we have the funds to change up a wall bearing wall and plumbing. Was thinking of using the dining room as my office since I work from home. We are an active duty Air Force family so also not sure how long we will be in the home before our next assignment.

So you still haven't seen the house at all?

Please do yourself a huge favor and wait until you are in the house. You truly are putting the cart before the horse as you don't have a clue as to how the rooms feel, what the light is like, etc.