Did I really do this?! Did I really request the assistance and comments of people I knew to be kind enough to take the time to give it, the NIGHT BEFORE our already delayed final pre-construction meeting? WHAT would cause me to do such a thing?! (Smile) I do value your suggestions and see a few ideas I can still act on. As to the rest, in my current kitchen, my refrigerator and range are 18" apart and 10 & 12' away from the sink, respectively. My primary prep space is 3' down from the sink and 8' across from the refrigerator & range. All of the walking I get in when cooking is my primary mode of exercise! That said, the inefficiency of my kitchen really doesn't bother me all that much. I guess I have to stand and say, "My name is Gala, and I am NOT one of the TKO." The refrigerator has a wall on the dining room side and a finished panel on the other with a full-depth cabinet above. See, I did learn something from this forum, even if I didn't pay enough attention to the layout posts. Igloochic, thank you for taking the time to mock-up my dimensions. The renderings and pictures of your kitchen make it clear to me that the dishwasher placement just won't work. I currently have an 18" trash pull out between the range and sink. I think I can move that between the sink and dishwasher without my husband divorcing me or builder taking a hit out on me. Igloochic, could you share the aisle dimensions of your pre-renovation kitchen? Also, can you explain what you mean by insetting the sink by 3"? The range side of the island is all drawers. The far side of the island has standard counter height seating. There's a 5.5' aisle behind that which serves as a main thoroughfare through the house. Past the aisle is an open staircase going up to a family room. Again, my thanks for each of your suggestions. Know that I appreciate you taking the time to make them, even if I don't act on all of them.

Hi all: Our arch where the fireplace used to be is fianlly up! Looking for ideas on 1. the island/penninsula layout ..see mock up pics. 2. The floor space around the island. Will be hard to weave hardwoord to match rest of kitchen and LR so we thought tile around perimeter would be nice. 3. Wall space to left of arch is open and waiting for an idea...my lovely like the idea of a base cab with wine rack above. Thoughts greatly appreciated! Michael Here is a link that might be useful:

Hi all: Gonna start over again...sorry for the duplicate posts. Our arch where the fireplace used to be is fianlly up! Looking for ideas on 1. the island/penninsula layout ..see mock up pics. 2. The floor space around the island. Will be hard to weave hardwoord to match rest of kitchen and LR so we thought tile around perimeter would be nice. 3. Wall space to left of arch is open and waiting for an idea...my lovely like the idea of a base cab with wine rack above. Thoughts greatly appreciated! Michael Here is a link that might be useful: Kitchen Arch and Island Mock up

Measure from a tight wire to the verY bottom of the art. Add eight inches. Measure up from the surround to center by those totalled inches. Pound the hanger in. Lift it on. Done Thats your "mock up" . Finishedj in ten minutes The other wall?! NO higher than 60 inches to center of art. I know you love your black and white...... Where else can horses go? You have enough :)