2LittleFishies - I know you have been around here a little while and posting questions what I don't know is, have you gotten feedback on this layout in general? There are layout gurus here that can really help you. I ask b/c they might make all kinds of suggestions that you haven't thought of yet. Like putting a prep sink the island so indeed prepping on the island would make the most sense.

I only have one sink in my kitchen and it is in the island. So is the pullout trash can and I love it this way. I was originally going to have it more like you have - trash on the other side of the aisle, having to turn around to dump things, I am glad I didn't do it this way. It is really nice to be able to just open the trash on my right and dump things in immediate without even moving my feet. And then also be able to wash my hands or food to my left. It was quite a challenge to figure out the layout of my island though b/c I wanted to fit so much into it. Ultimately I removed the microwave drawer out of it and did an OTR microwave that is just about counter space instead of a range.

It looks like you have a wet bar sink - is that correct? Do you use a sink when you make drinks? We had one in our LR and when we re-did our kitchen we made a bar area but didn't include a sink. We never used the sink in the previous wet bar and felt like having more counter top space was more valuable. We do, however, have an ice maker right there so making drinks is really easy. Just something to think about.

Thanks, Belle! I've posted my layout a few times and asked for feedback for improvements but haven't heard much back.

I have the prep sink at our baking station. I am pretty sure it will be useful there. I'll need water for measuring as well as dumping out liquids, etc.

Ohhh, a baking station, yes a sink there will be really useful.

It is kind of ridiculous but I might do a prep sink in the island too - on the NE corner but obviously not in the overhang (like if the top of the page is pointing to North) and a garbage pullout on the other north corner. Then you can either have another trash by the clean up sink or get rid of that one. Have you figured out what is going in the island drawers? Maybe move the microwave to right next to the fridge and do it built in. Unless of course you need that counter top space. I'm rambling. Decide where your primary prep area will be and plan from there (including a place for your cutting boards and knives right there). For what it is worth, we have two trash pullouts on opposite sides of the kitchen and while our island is just over 10 ft long, we still had to make compromises and give up inches in the island.

I have a trash pullout by my prep sink in the island, and another over by the cleanup area (main sink + dishwasher). Both are very useful and get used daily.

The garbage disposal alone in the prep area isn't enough as you'll have packaging material to dispose of - plastic bags, product packaging, twist ties, butcher's paper, etc.

Thanks for the input ; )

Belle- I can't do a 3rd sink! lol 2 was already stretching it.

I'd LOVE some more feedback and suggestions on my layout from you layout experts!

I have my pullout garbage can in the island next to the prep sink and behind that offset to my right is the cooktop. So very convenient for me and the way I work. I also have that necessary outlet on the side of the island for plugging in the mixer or whatever. Now that I have an outdoor compost bin, I don't put most scraps in the trash or disposer like I once did so I have to take a couple of steps more to where I put my little indoor bin, but it's still useful. I sort mail on my island and put the junk mail in the trash, and other assorted trash goes in as we pass by.

You can put your trash under your sink if that works out better for you. But the island might be the right spot if that's where you plan to prep.

It comes down to how you cook. How often do you:
- Roast
- Bake
- Start something on the stovetop and finish it in the oven

Putting your extra sink on the island is probably more versatile but if you are really a baker, then you've got a great setup in your current layout and I'd keep it.

If it were me, though, I wouldn't have a double oven on that stack; I'd have one wall oven with more storage around it, and a range. Reasons: Double ovens are more trouble-prone and if the controls go, you've lost two ovens not one. Also, I'm trying to imagine roasting a chicken, rib roast or turkey in your kitchen. For me, I often plop blazing hot roasting pans on the stovetop when I'm checking temperature (if there's room). For you, you need to use your baking counter and if it's made of marble you have to be a bit more careful about hot items on it. For roasting, the ovens also seem a bit far from the action, since you've got a few steps to go before you can deglaze a plan and you have to cross an aisle to bring the meat to where it will be cut and served. I realize a range eliminates storage below the cooktop but if that's a susan in the corner, pots and pans will fit very nicely there, while most of your baking pans will be over on the wall anyway.

But that's me, and the way I cook. Your choice is legitimate if it works for you.

marcolo- All valid points and I'll take them into consideration for sure.
As it stands, I feel pretty comfortable with the oven layout for the way I cook but I'll continue to think on it.

My issue (today) is the trash and the speed oven. I was considering what you said about having a single oven by the baking area and then I could put the speed oven over there. However, being the speed oven is also the microwave I really want to have that close to the fridge so we can take things out and reheat without walking around the island. So, I think I either leave the trash where it is (or under main sink) OR put the trash in the island and move the speed oven to the left of the fridge- either below counter or above. I don't know how it would look above the counter right next to fridge vs a cabinet. Not as pretty and the stainless handles are different.

I'm going to talk to whichever cabinet guy we end up with to hear my options.

Also, I don't think I can put trash/recycling under sink with the garbage disposal and instant tank under there can I?

I do plan to put a small pullout for a second garbage under the prep sink in the baking area.

I don't like to walk around with my trash...so I'd have a small one by or under the main sink, for doing dishes. The main 'prepping' garbage would go in the island...and I'd probably put one under the prep sink, in the baking area, too.

If your large garbage is in the island, I'd put it closer to the dining area (as close as you can with the overhang) so it's easy to toss garbage in, when coming from the living room or dining table.

Just my two cents :)