No, from a looks point of view it will be fine. (Functionally, at least in a two-cook kitchen those widths may be a bit narrow, but w/o a layout drawing to look at, one can't know. it al depends on who, how many and what task is being done on the counters, appliances or surfaces that abut the aisles.) Varying aisle widths is also an important tool for subliminally directing traffic to where you want it to go. For instance, too much aisle width in a work area combined with skinnier aisles where you want traffic to flow will have the result of funneling people into the work space. L.

Jillius- I had replied to you earlier but it must not have posted! In the new plan, there will no longer be a hallway. The hallway will be part of a walk in pantry, accessed only through the mud room. The banquette is designed for kids, but it will have 3 adult chairs on the other side. The table will be smaller than the banquette for easy entry. Figured it was the best way to cram as many little ones in as possible ;) Chispa- I agree and think that when we entertain with that many people (which we do, though mostly over the summer because we have a pool) we won't use the stools. I'm thinking more of the 20 people get together where a few are on the deck, a few in the family room, the kids in the basement/at the banquette and the rest hanging by the island. Thanks so much to everyone who is taking the time to respond- really appreciate it!

Other considerations: . Trash & recycle pullout...works best in the Prep Zone, near the Cooking Zone, and, if only one and possible, near the Cleanup Zone. Far more trash & recyclables are generated while prepping and cooking than while cleaning up. So, if you have to choose, put the trash & recycle in the Prep Zone instead of the Cleanup Zone. [That's the biggest mistake I made, I put it in the Cleanup Zone across a 6' aisle from the Prep Zone...it's my biggest regret by far in my kitchen.] Prep sinks...should be no smaller than 12" x 12"...and bigger is better - I recommend no less than 15" in each direction, 18" would be better, IMHO. Anything smaller is not very useful for prepping. Those smaller sinks are often called "bar sinks" b/c they're really only big enough for filling a glass with water or dumping a glass. They're not big enough to clean veggies/fruit or empty a colander. Zone protection...strive to protect the Cooking Zone from traffic - both through-traffic as well as in-kitchen traffic. While cooking, you are dealing with very hot pots/pans/food and you don't want to be tripping over or dodging traffic, open DW doors, etc. This usually means putting the Cooking Zone in the most "secluded" area...but not always, it depends on the workflow in your design. Work/Landing Space...Be sure you have adequate work and landing space near/around appliances and in zones. Sometimes skimping is required when it's a small kitchen. Prep Zone...36" continuous/clear countertop and next to a water source. Experience has shown that 42" is much better. Cooking Zone...See Cooktop/Range Cleanup Zone...See "Sink - Only or Cleanup Sink" Sink - Only or Cleanup Sink...A minimum of 24" of clear counterspace on one side of the sink, and 18" on the other side with the 24" at the same counter height as the sink. Sink - Prep... A minimum of 6" of clear counterspace on one side of the prep sink and 36" of clear prep workspace on the other side (again, 42" is much better). Refrigerator...A minimum of 15" of clear counterspace on the handle side of the refrigerator or on either side of a side-by-side or no more than 48" across from the refrigerator. If an oven is next to the refrigerator, the refrigerator should be the one placed next to counterspace. Ovens (Wall)...A minimum of 15" of clear landing space next to or above an oven if there it is on an aisle with through-traffic If it's on an aisle with no through-traffic, then the 15" can be across from it. MW...A minimum of 15" of clear landing space above, below, or nest to the MW. Counterspace if two zones/appliances are next to each other…Take the longest of the two and add 12". Cooktop/Range -- If the range/cooktop is against the wall, a minimum of 9" of counterspace b/w the wall (protected by flame retardant material) and the range/cooktop. -- If the range/cooktop is on the end of a run that is open, a minimum of 18" of counterspace is needed for both emergency landing space and a safety zone/buffer b/w the range/cooktop and end of the counter. -- The other side of the range/cooktop should have a minimum of 24" for both emergency landing space and workspace. -- If the range/cooktop is in an island or peninsula with no seating behind the range/cooktop, then there should be a minimum of 18" b/w the back of the range/cooktop and the back counter edge of the island/peninsula. -- If the range/cooktop is in an island or peninsula with seating behind the range/cooktop, then there should be a minimum of 24" b/w the back of the range/cooktop and the back counter edge of the island/peninsula. -- Note: For functionality, at least 24" on each side is better, regardless of location of cooktop/range. This space can be shared with the Prep Zone on one side; if it is, then there should be at least 48" (36" + 12") on the side shared with the Prep Zone. -- Check your local Code. Some local Codes are more restrictive. If not, stick to these recommendations.

It's big, but if you have the space... I think you can always find stuff to put in a closet, I'm struggling with what to do with a laundry room that big. Either way, I think you are looking at a bunch of storage. I'd rather have it as part of my closet than laundry room (but that could depend on what sort of other storage the house has... like does it already have a linen closet,basement,big garage,etc) Even an 8x8.5 laundry room (what you'd be left with if you took out 2+3+2) is pretty good sized Regardless, I like the idea of laundry connected to but separate from the master closet. We are building a 19x12 closet, certainly more than we "need." We'll use to get rid of storage furniture (dressers, etc) in the bedroom itself for a cleaner more open feel and offload our overflowing linen cabinet and just have the kid's stuff in there.