I assume you'd still want a drain in the shallow sink, so it'd depend on how much room the plumber needs for that, and if it leaves room for trash pullout. How about a sink with drainboard or counter runnels instead?

The cabinets to the left of the sink seem to crowd the table and walkway a bit. I can't remember how different this might be from the last plan you had in your previous post...I might cut the doorway to 3 ft, to scoot the fridge a bit to the right, and give the table area the extra 6", then shorten the peninsula to match where the cabinet ends on the fridge wall. Do you have a specific purpose for the narrow counter beside the fridge? If you swap it and the fridge, the doorway won't feel so enclosed.

HI rhome, thank you so much for responding. I didn't think the sink would be big enough if it had a drainboard - that would be like a double bowl, right? I'd have to go bigger than a 36" cabinet? I was going to have blue pearl countertops, but now I'm going to checkout soapstone - I'll look further into runnels as well (DH wasn't big on runnels).
The counter beside the fridge would be 21/2'. I was going to have a shelf for the phone, & everyday drinking glasses in cabinet above that (since we get the drinks out of the fridge - storing at point of use.) Planned for drawers below - very shallow one for a few basic office supplies, then phone books, then other beverage related storage like thermoses. There is 31/2' from the end of the counter to the table - DH draws the plan with the chairs sticking out, so it looks more crowded. I can cut the doorway to 3' & switch them - still think I should do that? I'm a little concerned about shortening the sink run, but maybe 27" drawers for dishes would be sufficient? Thanks again.

I might shorten the sink run one cabinet so it aligned with the other side and gave a bit more room at that entry point to the kitchen.

I actually have them aligned on my paper plan - didn't catch that the sink run was longer in the diagram. So, yes, I have the counter run 4' to the left of the DW (6" shorter than it shows). Do you still think I should make the doorway by the fridg 3' vs. 31/2', switch the fridge and counter, and make the sink run even shorter still? To the left of the DW, I would like enough space for dish drawers, and to tuck a stool under the counter at the end of the run. Thanks.

There are sinks with drainboards that extend to one side...Not double bowls, but a single with a flat portion that sits inset or on top of the counter.

Here is a link that might be useful: Drainboard sink options on faucetdirect.com

We have 6+ feet across our kitchen. This walk & work route is do-able.

I agree that if the refrig is closer to table and cupboard space is next to it on the door side, this makes door less awkward and if this is route to garage/car, it gives plunk space for groceries. Plunk space for serving meal from refrig is the table itself.

Thank you. When I have time this week between work and the next snowstorm :o) I will go check out more sinks, as I didn't see what rhome linked the last place I went. I will also fix the layout again as suggested and repost. I so appreciate those who take the time to respond!

How is this? (The upper corner cabs won't be angled.)
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I think the section of wall by the table would become annoying. Why not make a shorter, fatter piece that can be somehow decorative. Then, lengthen the other side to shorten the span back to 18'. Scoot the LR counter to the left and either make a bigger pantry or leave cabinets and counter for landing space when you come through the door.

Thanks houseful. DH said he thinks the wall has to come in a couple feet on that side in order to get the full 18' span. He says that vertical support is impt. so the header doesn't have to be super large.

I understand. We took down two walls and both openings are 18'. I took measures to avoid having a piece of wall jutting out like that. How about built-in book shelves from the LR side?

I thought I'd show you how I avoided a piece of wall. If I removed this whole closet niche area, the supporting wall would be left.

Then, we built a tray ceiling around the room to disguise the beam. We need a place to run duct work anyway so this purpose was two-fold.

HI houseful, thanks again. Yes, I was thinking of putting a small pantry cabinet 12" deep (wasn't sure if built-in or stand alone would be better) on the family room side where the 2 ft. wall would be. Thanks for the pictures - that was a very creative way to handle it! We have a living room in front of the kitchen & dining room - I just didn't post that part. As for the kitchen sink run and the buffet on the other side, I separated them on purpose (thinking at least a 6" backsplash behind the sink) because I don't think there is any material that I would want such a fat piece of, if that makes sense. I think we are going with blue pearl counter/creamy white cabs in the kitchen. I looked at soapstone yesterday, and although I love it new, I don't like the scratches when it is worn. Funny, on rustic wood scratches look natural to me, but on the soapstone, it just looked like it was ruined (personal taste - everyone's soapstone pics are beautiful!). I like the blue pearl, but if it was much wider than a regular countertop, I think it would be too much of a good thing. On the buffet side, I was thinking of an off white base (maybe not same cab as kitchen) with an attractive cherry wood top.
Is this layout ok folks? Thanks so much.

I think built-in would be better only because it will incorporate the piece of wall.

I love blue pearl!! The wood counter for the buffet sounds really pretty. I apologize as I assumed the door was coming in from the garage there.

You probably should post a layout of the entire first floor just to exhaust all your options.

Thanks. I was thinking built-ins for the 2 pantries as well. Below shows the living room also (That isn't really our furniture - was just playing around, but you get the idea of the room - the living room faces west and the street.) The windows in back of the addition would look out into the backyard.
I went to look at sinks today; saw a couple with blue pearl - unfortunately it was looking a little too cold or something with the stainless steel of the sink, the metal of the faucets & the squared off corners of the larger rectangle type sink we might get. So guess who came home with a piece of soapstone?! It has a few scratches & I oiled it - will try to decide if I can live with scratches. The scratches definitely look better after they are oiled. Layout feedback appreciated, Thanks!
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