Does the range have to go in the island? Most here would advise against it, for a variety of reasons (splatter being one of them). Can you post your layout?

I agree with AnnKH (second time today ;). I can't imagine cooking on a bar height range, unless one is 6'6" tall. If there is no other alternative, the range could be counter height, with a raised bar behind it, which would be safer IMO, and block part of the view.

I wouldn't put it on the island

yes the range has to go in the island. the range would be counter height, the question was if i should a raise bar for the bar stools or keep the entire island counter height. Sorry if i phrased that incorrectly. Thanks!

Upload the 2 dimensional with dimensions

FYI, this is a complete gut remodel, but the sink, dishwasher & range are staying in the same spot. Appreciate any feedback anyone has before I order my kitchen cabinets. Thanks!

Are u on a slab, hence the need to keep in same location? Have you considered induction? What's your venting plan?

What's behind the stool seating? Maybe if u sketch out a simple layout with other adjoining rooms.

sink is in a good place as it faces the window & dishwasher is also in a good spot, so that's the reason for not moving those. choosing to keep the range in the same place because otherwise all my appliances would be on the same wall. currently this is a completely closed off kitchen, i'm removing walls to open it up.

You can do two windows flanking the stove in back and stick sink on island. For a few reasons:

Cooking heat and splatters away from people seated at island

you can have proper Ventilation out without having the hood coming down from the ceiling visually obstructing the kitchen

a freestanding stove on an island just looks odd

There are lots of great layout gurus here. If u post a more detailed plan as it relates to rest of the house with dimensions, you'll get some great feedback.

thank you all for your feedback, part of the reason of doing this is that to swap the range for the sink in the island, since that's really the only option available, it just seems like i'm spending money to remove the sink from where it is where it's in a good spot. i don't LOVE the range in the island and it wouldn't be my first choice, but in this layout it is the best option. normally i like a one height island, but it does seem because splatter will happen that it would be better to have the 2 levels. thank you all and please continue your feedback. i really appreciate it. thanks

I would definitely be one for spending the money to get the range off the island. I'd swap the sink and range in a heartbeat. Then you'd have a nice large expanse of counter at the island for all sorts of things.

You can do range and fridge on the back wall and sink in island. It's strange to have the fridge there when u are opening up walls. Again, how are you planning on venting the stove in island?

Sink in island, fridge in back wall

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Fridge or range on a Side wall I'm not sure of your floorplan and walls but perhaps a short L with the fridge or range on short L. You can have sink where it is and just keep island clear

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So let's say I did the swap where would you put the microwave and if I move the fridge to the back way I would have no upper cabinets. Posting pics of current kitchen.

I should have known that you weren't contemplating a bar height range. : /

In the New to Kitchens thread is a link explaining kitchen zones. 70% or more of kitchen time is spent prepping, with 10% at the cooktop. I'd leave the current sink and DW, to keep the dish mess off the island, enlarge the window over the sink to match the other one, then center the range and hood between the two large windows. Then add a prep sink to the island--you'll spend less time with your back to the room, and have a larger space on which to prep.

You should also consider the cost of moving the stove to the island. The hoods for islands cost more and it will need to be beautiful as it will become the centerpiece for the kitchen. We do have the cooktop on the island (separate oven) and I went with induction. It has taken some getting used to but it is always clean and easy to put out some paper to catch any splatter. If it is going to show all the time I want it clean all the time.

Mama goose, if I did this I would loose the pantry, I feel I need that storage space.

Where is the microwave going on your proposed layout?

To the left of the sink.

What's behind the double doors in your current kitchen? I was hoping that's a pantry.

Yes a pantry