#2 also...and lose those arched windows left and right of the entrance...they are just wedged in too tight....I've seen architects doing this recently...but totally takes focus off the front door and brings in two more busy and competing elements to this elevation.

# 2 Larger are better.

Agreed with #2, but perhaps have just one window instead for the kitchen and butler's pantry.

Thank y'all for the comments! I am leaning toward #2. I just hope I don't regret losing the upper cabinets.

Would it be too odd if I moved the fridge and oven to the other end of the wall and put one large window in the middle of the 18' wall?

Thanks again, y'all!

Maybe you should consider splitting the frig and oven and put in two 28" wide (double windows side by side) with both arched to form one arch (like bedrm) - this way you have a better landing space ( countertop support) adjacent to these two important appliances and more light in the kitchen -and squeeze in two narrow wall cabinets flanking windows take in consideration the buildings orientation ( N/S) which I don't know for energy considerations. Also the windows flanking the front door should be a little thinner and no arch to focus on front door

Option #2. The windows as drawn are out of scale. No windows at all be be unfortunate. Small windows above the cabinets conotates mid-century clerestory window which is not in keeping with the architectural style of the home.

A couple of things. #2 is a good route on the windows. I will suggest that the rhythm of the windows is either grouped as 2 and 4 or 1 and 3. I feel 1 and 3 works best, so I would consider adjusting the facade accordingly. Align the datum band on the elevation, the trim line which steps on this elev., which may require some rethinking on the sill heights for the various rooms. Your pantry shows a window in elev., but not in plan--make it smaller. Your desk area is too small to be a habitable room, as it is under 70 s.f. it can't legally have a door, as it has no egress window. I like Adrian's idea of the counter btw. the ovens and refer. It may take some adjustment to do this and then get 3 windows to work in this portion of the facade. I believe Linda is spot on re: the entry. In order to balance the taller bdrm window on the right, shift the entry to have a single, larger window to the left of the entry. Consider having 3 small windows in the outside elements facing forward for balance. Thematically, you have a nice home, and it is up to you if you choose to whether you feel it appropriate to integrate any of my suggestions or the sage advice of others to make this home uniquely your own. Happy Houzzing.

I would put one large window in the space there isn't currently one now, remove the two small ones. The oven & fridge would have to be moved over but you could put a nice window seat in it's place. Your home looks great, but with those two windows it's reminding me of a condo or multi-family with two separate units that are split down that gable.

Abby, I just saw your question about putting in one big window and moving the refrig and oven to the other side. I think this would work just fine. From the outside of the house you would have a nice large window centered on the roof ridge which would look good.
So, I think this is a great idea......

Thank you so much to everyone for your opinions! I took the plans to the architect today with all of my revisions. He is going to move the fridge and oven to the opposite end of the counter, and he is fitting a 4036 arched fixed window in the center of the wall. I feel much better about the elevation now! Ultimately, the elevation is not necessarily what I would have chosen, but it's a compromise because I adore the floor plan. I will also consider removing one or both of the windows on the sides of the doors as some of you mentioned.

I'll post the new elevation when I receive it!

Looking forward to seeing the revised drawings.....

Definitely #2