I have a similar layout, and I chose this sink: The Franke GNX11016 I, too, put mine on the corner of the island to access from both sides, with a corner placement of the faucet. I really wanted it symmetrical. I love this sink! The sink is symmetrical, with a corner drain placement, nice and deep, big enough for my largest stock pots and colanders, but not so large as to hog tons of counter or cabinet space. (Note, put tip out on the false drawer front for a handy place to hide a sponge, drain stopper, etc. This is really handy on the island where you don't want to put a bowl/holder with that stuff on the "back" of the sink . . . which works nicely on a perimeter sink.) I bought mine on Amazon (or somewhere like that) for about $350, but here is a link at AJ Madison since they have great spec details. (But terrible customer service. I bought one thing there, and I'll NEVER buy from them again!) http://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/GNX11016.html Hope this helps! Also, I think your layout looks lovely! You're going to have such a great kitchen!

I have a second sink, which I referred to as a prep sink, until I realized from reading GW threads that it's not actually a prep sink because it's not in a prep zone. It's back-to-back with the kitchen sink to share plumbing and a pass-through, and just outside the kitchen in a dining area. My main sink is a large, single, zero radius hulk, so I use the smaller sink to thaw and rinse meat, because it is much easier to clean, and it's out of the way of other prep functions. I do a lot of baking, so I sometimes drain the wet baking sheets in that sink, to keep them from piling up in the main sink area. The smaller sink is close enough for prep, if I have a helper, and still connected by the pass-through, so the helper doesn't feel as if she's being banished. The counter beside it is a great spot for the coffee maker. Have you posted your layout? Maybe we can help you decide. ETA, the smaller sink was very convenient when the main sink was out during the remodel--I didn't have to do dishes in the bathtub. :)

"I use my kitchen command center everyday. I have a large flat screen for the computer." The "Message/Command Center" in the above layout is for things like keys, mail, purse, school papers, charging station (if not done next to your bed at night), etc. It's not an entertainment center for the Kitchen. It's for: Things that people bring into the house from the garage entry and don't usually need to go any further into the house -- including papers that need to be signed and returned to school. -and- Things that need to go out with you when you leave the house -- including signed school papers that you took care of after your kids went to bed for the night or after they packed their backpacks for the next day. However, if that's going to be a library and not counters, then nothing Kitchen-y would go there. Jenningsf did say she has one planned for the Mudroom already, so it's not needed where I put it. =========== 2 Trash pullouts...normally I wouldn't want two either, but since Jenningsf has such a lot of cabinet and other storage space, I thought it might be nice to have one (the one on the island) where someone from outside the Kitchen could use it w/o getting in the way of someone working in the Kitchen. . Island sink...if you don't want one, don't put one in. However, it will be a much less functional layout b/c not only of the refrigerator location but also the overall size of the Kitchen. For some people, looks are more important than function; if that's you, then don't put in the sink. It is your Kitchen after all! In addition, you state, "since it's visible from the foyer and since it's in the middle of the main traffic pattern I would like to keep it clean." That sounds like you won't be doing any prepping on the island anyway b/c to do so would mean getting the island "dirty" and not allow you to keep it clean all the time. If that's the case (no prepping), then there's no need for a sink. . Island seating...The reason I put seats on two sides is that if you have more than two or three people sitting on a side, it becomes more like diner seating where strangers sit at the counter and don't have to look anyone else while eating. It's not conducive to conversation or family bonding. If you decide to go with seating on just the long side, then be aware that your island will probably need to be even longer. You need a minimum of 24" of linear space per seat (some are thinking that should be upped to 30" per seat, but let's assume 24" for now) You need to account for the paneling and/or cabinets Since the ends will not be open, you will need extra space for the end seats to allow people to be able to maneuver in & out of the seats with an obstacle on one side. So, for 4 seats: Seats...4 x 24" = 96" Cabinets/panels like in your inspiration, assume 6" each...2 x 6" = 12" Extra maneuvering space, at least 6" on each end...2 x 6" = 12" 96" + 12" + 12" = 120" or 10' For 3 seats, subtract 24" = 96" or 8' . Toaster & blender...if you are going to be using the perimeter for most of your prepping (so you keep the island clean), then I would not put the toaster, at least, in the corner. Someone making a snack would be in the way if you're trying to work in the Kitchen. I'd put the toaster somewhere out of the way...that was one of the reasons I put the Snack Center off to the side (it wasn't just a Tea/Coffee Center, it was primarily a Snack Center). Instead, consider putting in cabinets w/counters on one end of the pantry and putting the toaster there. It can be used in the pantry without getting in your way. The blender is probably fine in the corner -- unless it's used for snacks. If so, then I'd put that in the pantry on the counter as well. . Freezer in pantry...be sure your pantry is very, very well ventilated. Freezers and refrigerators put out a lot of heat and heat is the last thing you need in a pantry with foodstuffs! For best results for storing food, pantries should be cool, dry, and dark. In fact, if there's a way to pump A/C into it but not heat, I'd do it. If all else fails, plan to leave the Pantry door open all the time to ensure the heat does not build up in the Pantry.

My personal preference is the 1st layout. First for the wall oven. If you cook/bake much then having two ovens, especially gas in the range and electric in the wall, is really really nice. The oven stack can also include a warming drawer and a MW or CSO. Second, for us there'd be no benefit in the second layout. With our layout similar to your first we grab stuff out of the frig and put it on the island as a primary landing zone. From there stuff gets prepped and off to the range or ovens. Then often back to the island for plating or in to a warming drawer. BTW, I'd ignore the work triangle. Great bit of marketing but of little practical benefit. Third, I think a range and hood look better aesthetically when looking from the informal dining. Lighting looks much better. I'd move the two over the sink closer together and ideally over the outside edges of the sink to eliminate shadows in the bowls.