I think you forgot to include your layout.

You should love them no matter what their orientation.

Attach a layout or don't, but you shouldn't put the fridge next to a wall that won't allow it to open properly. The storage drawers should be able to come out.

Yep, I just can't help myself.

Yes, I forgot to attach. Sorry about that. Have been busy getting the kitchen ready for removal this week. Just as an FYI, the long wall on the other side of the doorway will house the 27" SZ freezer, coffee bar and pantry cabinet. This doorway is the main entrance into the kitchen. We are trying to make the kitchen appear larger/wider, so I do not want any tall appliances or cabinetry on the window wall. The designer suggested putting the frig on the other side of the doorway, however, with the 36" door swing that would be problematic for people sitting at the island. I know that I want to keep the frig near the rangetop. Currently my cooktop is in the island and we are adding new windows, and getting rid of corner windows and corner sink. The freezer wall is 132", short wall is 67", rangetop wall is 172", and window wall is 176".

That's a kitchen that needs a peninsula, not an island, and that's the big issue with organizing the space to work. The island is completely in the way, too large, and is not really pulling it's weight for the real estate it occupies. Also, you won't really be able to have the seating there that you show. There isn't enough aisle space. Plus, the refrigerator makes the corner a dark unusable hole. Move it across from the peninsula, making sure you have at least a 48" aisle. 60" if you want a seat on the end.

hollysprings, thank you! I've have been struggling with those same thoughts. I think that the peninsula really opens up the kitchen, and had considered it, but thought that it would not work because my kitchen table is in a bumped out bay area which is adjacent to the window wall. The bay is 10' deep x 10'8" wide. I have an oval table with six chairs in the eating area, so I would not have direct access to the table without having to walk around the peninsula. What are your thoughts?

The people at the table have direct access to the fridge and the snack zone. The peninsula acts as a buffet for eating if you want. And it might be a couple of extra steps to walk around it to the table if a child has a homework problem that needs help, but that's not a kitchen work issue. What having the peninsula does is give you a protected spot to do kitchen work that is free of through traffic and that can support at least 3 workers simultaneously.

wilson853 - my kitchen layout is almost identical albeit smaller. i am looking at reno in the spring/summer and have the same penisula concern. we know an island would be way too tight( but we have been in alot of kitchens that an island is plunked in without proper space in the isles so it is a commonly seen design)
not sure if it helps but we have come to the conclusion that a penisula will feel boxed in and are just running the cabs along the wall to stop just before any entrance(slider on 1 wall, doorway on the opposite)
do you absolutely need an island? if you run cabs all the way down the wall you will lose some countertop space but it seems that you have quite a nice amount as is. imho, the L kitchen without any island is a very functional and roomy space.

All very good points. Thank you both! I think the peninsula could solve a lot of functional aspects and visually would give us the more open look we are trying to achieve. I have been marking up the floor this morning with painters tape to see how I might like it, and once the cabinets are removed this week, I will lay this out further and see how I feel. The main reason we are moving the cooktop off of the island is to free it up for prepping and serving and to add more seating, but the peninsula would serve the same purpose. I have had three designers in to give me estimates, and not one of them suggested a peninsula. Actually one suggested making the island 12' long! I so appreciate your input.

Totally like the peninsula instead of the island. Holly is right on with this. Fridge easily accessible to all and just think how you could put out a buffet on your peninsula for holidays or parties! Mondo, easily accesible storage. Protected cooking space that is still open for interaction with the rest of the house.

Whiz bang winner idea, IMO.

deedles, thanks for seconding this. I think I can make this work.
So glad I posted! Sometimes all it takes are a set of fresh eyes.