I didn't realize you had already purchased the appliances. That definitely affects the lay-out. However, with a slight tweak, my Plan A would still work. As a review, here are my comments about Plan A from your other thread: I moved the fridge next to the DW. It's in a 40" wide cab. I noticed that you marked your fridge in a 42" wide cab; that seems like overkill. You don't need that much face frame and given your small space, it's foolish to give precious inches to it. The 42" aisle is measured from fridge handles (assumed 35" total depth with handles) to island counter edge. I wanted to be sure to give you sufficient aisle room for moving the fridge in and out of the space (hopefully it won't need service but if it does, you'll be glad you didn't scrimp here). I bumped the whole run of counter on the sink wall out to 30" deep so that it is even with the fridge box. That will make it seem less hulking plus the extra counter behind the sink will give the illusion of a bumped-out window as Buehl suggested. The island only has a 13.5" seating overhang, just shy of the recommended 15" but I opted for a shallower overhang to keep the aisle as the recommended 44". You could steal an inch or so from the aisle for seating overhang and be okay. That overhang does *not* include adding panels to the backside of the island. That would eat up roughly another inch of overhang. The island is prep space, homework space, snack space with room for 3 stools. Here's new info that relates to Plan C. The oven is installed below the cook top, like this: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/petrapics-midcentury-kitchen-orange-county-phvw-vp~580467) [Midcentury Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/midcentury-modern-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2115) by Laguna Niguel Media & Bloggers Lisa Hallett Taylor Alternatively, you could install the oven below the counter next to the cook top like this: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/open-plan-kitchen-contemporary-kitchen-atlanta-phvw-vp~317986) [Contemporary Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2103) by Norcross Architects & Designers Cynthia Karegeannes, Registered Architect You would need to adjust the cab widths on each side of the cook top to make this work. The MW is installed on a shelf below the counter like this: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/san-benito-traditional-kitchen-san-francisco-phvw-vp~710108) [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Saratoga General Contractors RemodelWest Or this: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-traditional-kitchen-atlanta-phvw-vp~72626) [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Roswell General Contractors Innovative Construction Inc. The message centre (you must live in Canada ;-)) is flush with the pantry wall like this: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/message-center-contemporary-home-office-san-francisco-phvw-vp~54075) [Contemporary Home Office[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-home-office-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_732~s_2103) by San Francisco Architects & Designers Andre Rothblatt Architecture Or this (pretend there are walls, not cabs on either side) [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/kitchen-with-bold-sophistication-eclectic-kitchen-atlanta-phvw-vp~618207) [Eclectic Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2104) by Lawrenceville Kitchen & Bath Designers Designs by BSB Or this: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/olentangy-falls--delaware-oh-contemporary-cleveland-phvw-vp~235665) [Contemporary Laundry Room[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-laundry-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_753~s_2103) by Wooster General Contractors Weaver Custom Homes The printer can go in a cab below the counter, hidden from view until needed. Add charging station space to the message center like this: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/2006-interior-remodel-traditional-laundry-room-columbus-phvw-vp~2929872) [Traditional Laundry Room[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-laundry-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_753~s_2107) by Columbus Design-Build Firms Nicholson Builders Put the whole thing behind doors so that any mess is hidden from public view when company comes over. There is not a place to sit at the message center but with island seating just 44" away, there's no need to add seating here, IMO. What I don't like about this plan is the tightness around the banquette: 20" clearance between fridge and table to get to the bench and only a 25" clearance between table edge and fireplace between FR and nook. Even though you still have a 48" opening between fireplace and exterior wall, the banquette table pretty much blocks that walkway. I didn't realize these spaces were this tight until I drew it out and did the math for this plan. I also don't like the lost potential of the empty space between island and fireplace. So I came up with Plan C-1, which addresses both concerns. The perimeter of the kitchen stays the same but the island is longer by 2' and I altered the banquette area. Since the aisle between fireplace and exterior wall is essentially blocked by the table in Plan C, I decided to embrace that hurdle and eliminated that aisle completely by going with a round table banquette set-up that cozies up to the fireplace like this: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/oliver-street-traditional-kitchen-vancouver-phvw-vp~474440) [Traditional Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by Victoria Architects & Designers The Sky is the Limit Design Or this: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/penrose-drive-contemporary-kitchen-salt-lake-city-phvw-vp~3940802) [Contemporary Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2103) by Salt Lake City Real Estate Agents Marvin Jensen @ Windermere Real Estate Or this: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/kitchen-addition-traditional-dining-room-minneapolis-phvw-vp~2201386) [Traditional Dining Room[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-dining-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_722~s_2107) by Saint Paul General Contractors Home Tailors Building & Remodeling This is the same idea but without a round table: [[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/fireplace-with-hearth-and-custom-banquette-mediterranean-dining-room-san-francisco-phvw-vp~848552) [Mediterranean Dining Room[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/mediterranean-dining-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_722~s_2109) by Oakland General Contractors Mueller Nicholls Cabinets and Construction You have loads of prep space on the island plus room for 4 seats. At 96" long, I'd be tempted to add a prep sink to it. It would also serve as a handy art project sink when your son is working at the island. Contrary to your proposed plans, Plans C and C-1 give you sufficient aisles, an efficient work zone that follow the logical flow of fridge to sink to oven/cook top, and seating for more than 4 in your kitchen. It would also flow well when you entertain (not just for grown-ups but for kid birthday parties, soccer parties, etc). My plans may not fit your mental image for your kitchen but hopefully you can assess these plans with an open mind.

If you have at least 18" to 24" of distance b/w the back of the sink/faucet and the edge of the seating overhang, you should be OK. For a cleanup sink, I recommend 21" or more (more splashing potential!) BTW...You need at least 15" if there is no sink or cooktop; 24" if there is a cooktop. Having the dirty dishes "front & center" for all to see and "in the face" of someone sitting at the island are two of the disadvantages of having your cleanup sink in the island. Are you putting your sink in the island b/c you want to prep facing people? Could you have two sinks - cleanup sink on the perimeter and a prep sink in the island? This has several advantages: Dirty dishes are not "front & center" and are not "in the face" of those sitting at the island Less splashing & flooding b/c while you will be prepping (cleaning/rinsing veggies, fruit, etc.), you won't be washing pots & pans, dishes, etc. More usable workspace on the island. Depending on your complete design - it may also offer you better separation of work zones - especially separating the Cleanup Zone from the Prep Zone. No competition for counterspace b/w dirty dishes and the need to prep. Much more usable space on the island for large projects such as school/science projects, crafts, baking, decorating cookies, wrapping gifts, buffets, etc. Note that this is one of the greatest advantages of an island - all that wonderful workspace! If you're interested in exploring other possible layouts - let us know. Check out the "Read Me" thread (linked below). It has a wealth of information - including an explanation of work zones and how to ask for layout help. Scroll down the thread for the various topics. Good luck, whatever you decide! Here is a link that might be useful: New To Kitchens? Posting Pics? Read Me!

I have a 36" single sink that is about 10" deep. It's in a peninsula that has an overhang where we eat most of our meals. I have never had a problem with splashing or flooding.

Kitchens without islands usually do not have room for them. Unless you have 48” aisles all the way around, stick with a small mobile cart.