Floor plan will help you get advice. Floor plan with ALL dimensions filled in and the pertinent info on the island, like the size and type.

The floor plan was designed for it to run parallel to the fridge/range wall but I guess I was just wondering if that was the most practical and the most aesthetic looking? Thanks

To scale floor plan on graph paper allmeasurements clearly marked , all window s, doorways where those lead marked. Do not adding the cabinets . Post here in jpeg format in a commnet DO NOT start another post

Few more pics for reference. That's the best I can do for the floor plan. This was an IKEA design..and some of the measurements aren't quite correct..I.e they have the island 90 inches from the cabinet on the wall but if we followed that it would be way out in the middle of the floor and not inline with the cabinet by the sink as shown. My husband thinks we should cut some of the countertop off to make it smaller.

The size of the island, work flow, and access/space all have to be considered. See below and tape out both positions/work around to test functionality and an appropriate size. I think the fridge and stove access and doors may be the deciding factor. If adding stools, consider the space required for access.

Parallell to the range. Always. That's where your fridge plonking spot is, and the majority of prep work.

After seeing the rendering , I’d run it parallel. It will feel more balanced and could be longer to accommodate decent seating, to create a more interactive and functional space.

No peninsula is not an option thanks..it will be free standing. We have a pull out garbage drawer on that side. We will be adding stools. The size of the island top is approx. 72 inches.

The island is less than 30" from the sink, way to tight. If the measurements are correct, from the wall to the island cabinet is 57", less the 26" cabinet depth = 31", then deduct the overhand on the island top and you end up with less than 30", absolutely way to tight even of the dimensions are off by a couple inches.

Millworkman is right. You only have room for maybe a 3' long island there. You cannot cram in something double size that means you can't even walk or work in the space.

Yeah I agree the measurements are off so we will be placing it where we think it should go. So I guess according to what I read that will be something similar to the pic below.

That is a big NOPE. You do not have room for that in that space. You need a 48" aisle, from the front of the fridge to the island cart. Same from the DW handle to the front of the island cart. There isn't room for that gigantor island in that kitchen.

Thankyou yes..it seems we will be running it parallel to the stove/range wall and we are most likely planning to cut the length of the countertop down so that we get those 36-48 inch space gaps on both sides. I'm not sure the actual width and length of the countertop. According to the drawing it's 36 x 96. What would you suggest we cut it to?

You do not have room for an 8' island there. You will be lucky to get half of that without compromising the work paths and appliance clearances. This is a kitchen for a small cart. Not a large island with seating. To get the room that you have for an island, you measure out 48" from the refrigerator handles, and countertop overhang by the sink. That's the minimum start of the island. Then the end of the island should align with the end of the refrigerator. The width end should be 54" from the nearest obstacle across from the island, if you want seating. Which you really don't have room to have. Or, measure 36" from the island back to the nearest obstacle, for the proper width.

This results in a 48" wide island, by 18" depth. A kitchen cart. Not an island.

Okay so they clearly sold us something that we are unable to fit in our kitchen they designed I guess. I was wrong about the measurements. The base of the Island is 54L x 14.5W and the countertop is 74L x 25.5 W which we are willing to cut. Is it possible to make this work or a hard no? I'm quite confused now. If we run it parallel to the fridge/range I think there would be enough room for seating on the other side. Is it standard to have the 48 inches or can you go a little less? I appreciate all the feedback.

36" is NOT the minimum width for a work aisle -- 42" is the minimum and that's for a one-person Kitchen. For more two or more people working in the Kitchen, the minimum is 48".

The minimum seating overhang at counter-height is 15" (12" for bar-height).

Did a Kitchen Designer design your Kitchen or was it done by a cabinet salesperson or contractor?

Oh, and aisles are measured to/from the items sticking out into them the farthest -- appliance handles, counter edges, etc. They are not measured to/from cabinets as the 24" depth of a cabinet on drawings only includes the cabinet box. It does not include cabinet doors/drawer fronts, hardware, counter overhangs (1.5"), etc.

In answer to your original question, ideally it should run parallel to the range.

With no cabinets, workspaces, or appliances behind the seats, the minimum aisle behind the seats is 48". If cabinets/workspace/appliances, the minimum is 54". There should never be seats in front of ranges, cooktops, or ovens.

How deep is your refrigerator, including handles?

If it's counter-depth, it's likely 31" to 32" or so, not the 25" or so the drawing shows.

Possibility, if I'm reading everything correctly. I don't know if you can extend beyond the refrigerator, but if you cannot, then just end it at the cabinets. I was trying to give you 3 seats, since I suspect that's what you originally wanted (6' = 3 seats). Each seat needs 24" of linear space, so 60" only gives you two seats. Three seats needs 72" (or 6') if side-by-side.

Note: Since your cabinets are only 15"D, you will need to be sure you have sufficient support for any seating overhangs.

I really appreciate all the feedback honestly thankyou. To answer your questions..yes a kitchen designer did plan this entire kitchen for us and believe me my husband triple checked our measurements before we went. The refrigerator including handles is between 32-33 inches correct. I was actually only planning two seats at the overhang. We only have windows in behind where the seats would be and would have approx . 50 - 52 inches of space there. That is going with smaller clearances of 42 inches, not 48 inches.

With 15" overhang's on that island they had better be planning some steel support. And the cabinet super secure to the floor as that will be top heavy as the top is wider (or the same width) than the cabinets which can be dangerous.

Also the overhang will only be about 10 inches. The width of the countertop is 25.5 inches and the base is 14.5, so that leaves 11 inches -with a 1 inch overhang in front on the other side.

10" is uncomfortable unless you're a small child or very, very small with very short legs. Are you sure you want such a limitation?

Honestly I'm not sure about anything at this point lol..Unless we get a completely different countertop this is what we were given??

Ah -- it's finalized then. Oh well.