OK - you seem to think you can move some things around...so here are five options. They start with the fewest changes to the most changes. Personally, I like Layout #5 the best - assuming you can make so many changes. Be aware that Layouts 1 through 3 really do not work very well. These are the ones with the least changes - the appliances are in the same basic locations. The refrigerator in Layouts #1 & 2 is quite far from the Prep Zone and sink - and the workflow doesn't work well - there's zone-crossing and backtracking b/c of the poor workflow. Layout #3 (seats on window/DW side of island) forces all traffic to/from the refrigerator to go through the Prep Zone, something that should be avoided! Here they are (since there are so many, I combined the detailed layout with the zone maps) Note that all have appliance moves, so what you can do will depend on what can/cannot be moved - I would try very hard to convince the builder to move the appliances! Note: When we were looking around recently, the sales people in the model homes all said we could not make any changes. However, when we talked to the supervisors/managers later (by phone), every builder told us we could move things and that we could redesign the Kitchen if we so desired. (At a cost, of course!) So, I would try contacting corporate or regional headquarters to find out what you can really do! (We ended up buying land instead b/c we wanted more land and I couldn't find a decent plan anywhere (GW has spoiled me!) - but it was interesting how the salespeople in these developments weren't very knowledgeable about what was really allowed!) Layouts #1, &2: -- Oven & Refrigerator are switched so the island is not a barrier b/w the refrigerator and Prep Zone -- DW is moved so it's not in the middle of the Prep Zone Layout #3: -- Oven & Refrigerator are switched so the island is not a barrier b/w the refrigerator and Prep Zone -- DW is moved so it's not in the middle of the Prep Zone -- Cooktop is moved so the island is not a barrier b/w it and the Prep Zone and to bring it closer to the Prep Zone - both for better workflow Layouts #4 & 5: -- Refrigerator and Ovens are moved to the right wall -- DW is moved so it's not in the middle of the Prep Zone -- Cooktop is moved to the left ("up") . Layout #1 See how this layout (#1) and the next (#2) have backtracking - since workflow is: Refrigerator & Pantry --> Sink (in Prep Zone) --> Prep Workspace --> Cooking Zone (w/Cooktop) In these layouts, you have to cross through the Cooking Zone to get to the sink from the refrigerator - at quite a distance! - and then backtrack to the Cooking Zone. The island, btw, is a barrier b/w the Pantry and the sink in both of these layouts. (The only difference b/w these layouts is the lower right corner - without and with an Appliance Garage.) . . Layout #2 . . Layout #3 See how this layout (#3) forces all traffic to/from the refrigerator to go through the Prep Zone, something that should be avoided! . . Layout #4 . Layout #5 My favorite, given the constraints of the space. (I would rather have the pantry be located so it opens into the Kitchen around where the arrow for the 51" aisle is located - and then the island could be another 6" or so wider so a third seat could be added to the long side and the prep sink could be 21" to 24" wide. 18" is OK, but another 3 to 6 inches would be even better.) Note how the workflow is correct and how there aren't any marathon distances b/w key appliances and zones. In addition, traffic is kept out of the Prep and Cooking Zones with the refrigerator on the end and the MW drawer facing out the side - someone looking for a snack can get to the refrigerator and/or use the MW without getting in the way!

In your case, you should first pick the kind of bulbs you want to use and then figure out the fixtures. As Patricia notes, you want your light to point directly at the island, especially since they will be you main source of light. But you will probably also want some light cast out to the sides. And you are going to have to go for some really large bulbs if this is going to be your main lighting, so I'd look for dimmable bubs (reduce the light when you aren't tasking). If you want both task and ambient lighting, I don't see how you are going to get away from open-bottom glass covers.

Yes. It’s a pop up tv. The quartzite for the top hasn’t been installed yet but it will be. The expense is a pop up that rotates - if you get one that doesn’t rotate it’s not too expensive. They sell these stands for RVs and boats. I loved the idea for the island and it faces the table that doesn’t have a view of any other TV.

Those pendants might be a tad under scaled, and they will not give you any good functional light. im not seeing any recessed lights over the working part of the kitchen, so you will be dependent on these for function inf act im kind of not seeing any lighting over the whole work space, rather all the lighting is in the isle.