Sorry about the spelling errors- I was very anxious about putting these up!
Overview:

Blondie- Hi! You know I think it all looks wonderful :)

I love the hood and the upper cabinets in the snack center look so pretty...just like your inspiration picture!

Do you want your appliances sheetrocked in? I'm asking b/c you lose 4.5" of potential storage and/or countertop space for each wall plus storage above the appliances that are taken up by soffits/headers. There are also aesthetic pros & cons for each as well.

I take it you didn't want to reduce the drawer bases in the peninsula to fit a mixer lift (suggestion from your previous thread).

Thank you, Lav!

buehl, I do love the look of the sheetrocked wall with appliances built in, especially with the alcove of cabinets having wall space on either side.

After hours of thought, and drawing out the scenarios you mentioned, I decided to go with keeping the mixer on the counter because I love to look at it. When I thought of putting it away I realized although it would look neat and tidy, but the fact is my aunt left me that mixer when she passed, and I can't actually bring myself to hide it. I am finding that some of the things I thought I really wanted are things I really don't- and all the good changes are changes I never thought of but got from folks here..

I love, love, love the new layout by the range, what a difference that will make when fixing meals! Thank you for suggesting it!

I'm glad it worked for you (the range). I understand about the mixer...I decided I'd rather have mine on the counter as well. While mine was not inherited, to me it's an accessory that's also functional...and I'm more likely to use it than if it were put away in a cabinet..even w/a mixer lift.

I think things look good. One suggestion...deeper counters on the back wall! It will give you more work space there as well as bring them forward to match the wall depth (and eliminate any filler that may be needed b/w the cabinets and walls...always a possibility/issue when placing cabinets against walls...if you will have full overlay or frameless cabinets. Partial overlay or inset shouldn't need the filler.)

This looks really nice and well thought out. It's going to be a very pretty kitchen. I like your sweet comment about the mixer and how it makes you happy to see it.

My only small thought is drawers rather than cabinet to the right of the range. Like many, I've found drawers to be much handier than cabinets. (I like that you're planning on drawers for glass and dish storage - clever.)

Buehl, I never thought about deeper counters- interesting! I was keeping it stepped in a bit because that area happens to be the walk-thru and was trying to keep backsides from being bumped.

chicagoans- it's so funny, I have been reading so much about people who just don't design kitchens with cabinets anymore. I was hoping to use that area for a pull out for stock and tall pot storage, but I suppose the could go into the closet just as well.

I just noticed I failed to draw the counter overhang for bar stools on the dining side of peninsula.

Thank you for your helpful advice!

Oooh- Deeper counter space is a great idea, Buehl! More room to stash the toaster and coffee pot, when they're not being used...and still plenty of prep space.

Also, since that's the open part of the U shape, I think there will be plenty of room for walking past someone, who is using the space.

Blondie- Have you thought about pull out shelves, for your cabinets? My mom has those in her pantry and she LOVES them! It's so much easier to see everything and the shelves are really heavy duty. She laughs that there's no more standing on her head to find the right item :)

The wall oven w/microwave seem really far from the main cooking area. Also, the nearest counter space for placing hot items down is across an aisle. Can you swap the closet with the oven/micro(but that will block the LR entrance)? What about swapping the frig and oven/micro with the snack area?

I believe the appliances are 'set' since the electrical has already been put in. I asked a similar question on another post :)

Blondie- Can you post a picture of your space...with those beautiful french doors? Even if it's an older picture, I think it helps to get a feel for how bright and inviting your kitchen is going to be!

Looks beautiful.

Malhgold, her wall oven is 'extra' and the way they use the microwave makes it best for her near the table area. Can you tell we've had that same discussion before? ;-)

I love the framed in look, but you might consider adding a framed in drawer under the oven for things like hot pads, pizza stone, and/or extra racks. Another consideration, unfortunately, is that all ovens are not the same size (height and depth), so if you need to replace one, it could be a problem if you don't plan in any flexibility (like maybe wood framing around the opening). I would have poo-pooed that probability myself, but 4 ovens in 2 1/2 yrs makes me see things differently!

Are you sure you want doors instead of drawers under the coffee area?

I like my mixer out to use it in place, and like how it looks, too. I can't remember...Do you have a pantry elsewhere? I don't see much storage for food or baking ingredients.