Are the windows along the top fixed? I really like layout #4. But I would move the stove along to the right and add a prep sink near the fridge onto the long counter OR put the clean-up sink/DW also along that counter run with a prep sink on the island.
With the fridge in the corner you may lose a few inches (I'm not sure how many depends on the fridge) for filler in the corner in order to open the doors enough to gain good access.

I'm putting a bit of my own bias in choice #4 because I love long expansive counters - I just think it adds a certain sleekness to a room.

Your table might have to be narrower than the 4' you have it drawn as - even 42" might be better.

Is there a DR in the house as well?

plan one... but, can the frig go to the far right of the long counter wall-to the rt of that window-can't tell if there are 36 in avail. then move range to left a bit-and use a diag base cab at the end of run, on left. Try a slight reduction in length of island, but keep pendant lights-move sink a little closer to dining table end of island. Going for the large island concept, basically in the center of your large open space.

defenataly no to #2 because the island seems like it is turning it's back to that all important work triangle. I like 3 because the frig is not up against the wall, the island is oriented better. In #4 I see that the table and island are switched. Will that make a difference in the flow of traffic through doorways and to where they lead?

I like choice number 3.

Curiosity is lethal, but Towson? Gardiners and Ethan Allen more or less together around Joppa Road?

The problem with the ref in the corner is that you'll have to allow an extra inch or four of filler on the wall that is beside the ref to let the door on that side open. There are a couple of fairly expensive refs (at least some subzero) that don't need that space, all others do because the door opens beside the ref, not parallel to the side of the ref. It would vary depending on the exact hinges and the handles.

This is a version of number 4 - slightly less deep island, longer but narrower table. The storage "lost" under the island is made up by adding shelving/utility cabinets on the wall between the family room entrance and the kitchen entrance.

Increasing the depth of the counter allows the range to be pulled forward away from the window trim.

Thank you all for looking at my plans!

blfenton...The top wall window on the right is fixed, the one on the left can be moved, as it doesn't exist yet! I'll play around with the appliance/sink configurations for play #4.

herbflavor...The frige can go in the opposite corner, it will just have to be a 32" fridge instead of a 36". I actually have a plan with the fridge in that area. I kind of like the fridge at the end of the run because of the access to the table area and also the family room area... but it could go on the other end too, if it would look better.

enduring... I kind of like #3 also. On that short cabinet run in between the two openings, I was thinking of putting just base cabinets and put a microwave drawer there. I like #1 too... that was my original idea for the room.

bmore... Ha! I purchased furn in Towson at EA but actually live in the Catonsville area.

Your plan gives me something to think about. Just not sure I like the table butting up to the island.

can you come up with 3D views? Plan views can be deceiving to me cause I get into the symmetry on an X,Y axis only. That is only 2/3's of the space (I think? as I'm no math wizard).

enduring... no not with the EA room planner unfortunately.

I like bmore's plan the best. It makes best use of the entire space and gives you so much more functional storage. There are a few older threads kicking around with pictures of island with table height portions added on. I think in your space it would work great ! If you really think you will be eating at the island more(and I think you will too) then have a look at the amount of floor space you are giving to the table. By butting it up to the island it gives more real estate to dedicate to the actual kitchen. The only thing I am not over keen on is the range at the window but if this window is still in theory then maybe it can be moved?

Bmorepanic's plan shows that plan4 is very viable. However, (something only DH knows about me ) I am claustrophobic and seeing the fridge in the middle of the counter run was enough to make me break out into a sweat. I won;t beable to look at that plan again. Fridge should be at the end. You have 22', use a couple of inches for filler if necessary but don't put it in the middle of the counter run. You'll be going around that thing all the time with pots of water, dirty dishes, dirty utensils etc. IMHO.

Another suggestion for the table and creating more space in plan #4 or bmorepanic's plan: what about a booth tabl? Put a bench seat along the middle wall on the right with the table next to it. It would create a separate eating area but also more space for the island.

Irene is intensifying outside!! Lost electric a couple of times, but then it came back on... had to do the kid check, make sure everyone is safe!!

blfenton... your comment made me laugh!! I don't know if I'm crazy about the frige in the middle either. But I do appreciate everyone's input!!

AND I've been messing around with this plan... so another option.

Plan #6

Interesting because I just came back down onto the forum to see if something like your plan 6 would work especially as the sliding glass door is not yet set. The other thing I was going to check was to see if on plan 4 you would have room on that counter length for a pantry at one end. So you could do fridge at one end balanced with a pantry at the other end.

I know that this is an idea that you haven't taken to but what about a table at the end of your island. There are some really nice designs around - maybe find some and look at them. The reason I'm mentioning it is because plan 6 (the last one) if you were to bring a table down to the island level you could get more counter length on the fridge counter and maybe have room, not only for more counter, but also for some pantry. You have 4' until you hit the window so maybe another foot of counter and then 2' of pantry. And then continue the counter with some open shelving under the window or a message center/desk idea?

Anyway just throwing out thoughts that may give you something to think about or set you off into another direction.
Good luck with Irene and I hope you stay connected.

I think plan 6 is completely on the right track. I'm not sure you need the prep sink since the other one is so close. I would play with the table design/placement to see if you can move the refrigerator over to the right. Also, in this design, you have a boatload of room on the right side for a shallow pantry or a dish cabinet or anything with a lot of storage that isn't very deep.

It might help to know where the doors on the right lead to. The table placement of plan 6 might be a real roadblock if it blocks a major traffic pattern.

Also, for all the plans except 4, you might take a look to see if banquette seating would work. You could have extra storage in the seats, too.

Hope the storm isn't too bad for you!

I like 6! Is that a french door fridge? One thing I've learned about those is that you want landing space on either side as each door eclipses what's behind it. Or landing space behind you. That is, think about where you'll toss stuff as you remove it from the left side of the fridge when that left door is open. For me I'd like a little bit of counter to the right of the fridge for that purpose. And if it were me I'd lose the prep sink and get yourself a bathtub-sized sink over there in the corner. It's a really nice, workable, compact setup as you've got here. I'd maximize counterspace on that island and maximize sink space rather than splitting it (that is, I'd figure out how many inches those two sinks would get you in sum, and then get that in a single sink total if that makes sense....)

Wait, is that a doorway the table is in front of? Hmmmm....maybe that's a problem?

I like plan six too.
I would look at adding 18" to the counter and island, and making the table area a little bit smaller. You've got a big room, the kitchen looks a little tight.

Additionally, you may want to look at pulling the island out at least 6 inches. Your 3 foot aisle near the refrigerator is too tight.

I don't like plan 6. The longest counter run looks to be about 36" and the other uninterrupted runs are 24". You have a 22" long wall yet you are limiting your counter runs to these small sections. There isn't nearly the storage in this plan either.

buehl's plan and plan 6 are two totally different statements. Plan 6 is way more traditional. Both have merits functionally. My personal taste goes toward buehls plan because I like a sleek more contemporary look. Not necessarily in finishes as much as layout. You could tweak it. I think I'd rearrange some stuff and flip the table part of the island to the other end.

I am not so savy to be able to take the posted plan and tweak it and repost..at least not right this instant. What about taking bmores plan and adding a corner at the far right side going around just enough to add the fridge and some landing space? Have the island prep sink on the island end closest to the fridge, move the range about where the fridge was in the center of bmores plan then add uppers and windows on the left side as they fit. This would take away the storage wall on the fight side of the kitchen. This also keeps the island with a table height section. This table could be pulled away from the island if needed but for space and everyday use having it up close to the island works fine. I think breezy has a saved link to a thread with islands and table height seating together.

Thank you all, you've given me a lot to contemplate. We had a very rough night w/Irene and have no power.. I'm posting from my iPhone. Will check plans out more when power is restored.

Good luck getting your power back! Hope the worst of it is behind you!

remodelfla Hope your electric comes back on!

Still no electric :( Beautiful day out now though, sun shining, nice breeze blowing!

Another vote for Mercymygft's plan #6. It solves so many problems and gives you such a nice separation between the zones, without any traffic flow through your key work zone (the space between range and sink).

sorry bmore... senior moment!

This was on Houzz today..just to give you an idea of combining an island and lower seating. This is quite a modern space but depending on materials used the style and feel can be altered. In this kitchen they have the table height section attached to the island but the table could be separate with the ability to pull it out if needed.

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-of-the-week-paolas-polished-and-modern-kitchen-stsetivw-vs~661509-of-the-Week--Paola-s-Polished-and-Modern-Kitchen

L shaped kitchens as in 6 have merits but the dining table off to the other corner in 1 or 6 seems nicer...less walkway activity...is this the main dining arrangement?

Hi all... just got back up and running since Irene! So I've been thinking of all the plans, and I kind of like my original one with some modifications. I don't have the table and chairs yet so they can be adjusted to fit the space. I've curved the island (which will be all one height), which I think gives a little more room. On the short wall on the right, I added a microwave cabinet and another base cabinet (maybe drawers) and I may put some glass front cabinets above...and of course there will be appropriate sized wall cabinets where the stove/fridge are.

The chair located closest to the micro is pretty much going to prevent you from accessing the micro WHEN its in use. Whatever is in the 36" cabinet beside might need you to walk around the island WHEN the last chair is in use.

The person seated at the table on the right hand side might get smacked by the ref doors or frzr door/drawer.

Sometimes refs are planned to be in a ref hut and that makes the space a particular challenge for a deep ref when the aisle is fairly narrow. It would be difficult, not impossible to get the ref out for service or replacement.

Well since the chairs aren't going to be occupied 24/7, I'm really not that worried.

Glad you got your power back!

I think something like this could work. If you choose a french door refrigerator I don't think there is much danger of anyone being smacked with the door.

Would you consider a microhood? I'm not a big fan of them, but this is a place it might make sense. Here's with a similar layout to yours and the microhood doesn't ruin it.

If you didn't have the microwave on that wall you could put a free-standing china cabinet or a shelving unit or anything you wanted there. You could make it less than 24" deep to give you a little more walkway, too.

You may want to see if a round table would fit the space a little better. I'm not sure if it would, but you could play with it and see.

mpagmom...thanks, yes it feels good to have power back!!

I could use an OTR microwave, actually that was my original plan. I'll see if the microwave drawer will work or not. As far as the table, I don't have the table yet, so I will just find one at the time that will fit the space we have.

I know some are fans of bmore's plan with the cabinets going along the whole top wall of my diagram. But I was sitting in the room now that is my LR/DR (one room) which is about the same length as my new room and realized that if I went that route, the kitchen would pretty much dominate that space and I really don't want that. Trust me I don't need that much kitchen...I don't cook enough to warrant all that!

I like #6

kramerkel... I'm not sure #6 will work because 1) That doorway to the right on the table is our main entryway into this space from the side door, I think the table might be in the way.

2) That would put the kitchen in the new addition part and I would have to know the cost to move all the plumbing etc. to that end of the room. I think keeping the plumbing in the older part w/basement underneath (the right side of the drawing) would be more cost effective. But then again I'm just speculating because I'm still WAITING for my husband to get back in touch with the contractor about the plans!!