Thanks for all the feedback everyone. Below is a sketch, the island has been pushed toward the fridge by about 4", but other than that, that's the plan. We are happy with the plan, and too late to really deviate for the sake of a stool (drywalling Wednesday). As you can see, the 2+2 doesn't really work, due to the fridge on one side and the dw along with what I expect to be a relatively high flow path to the door to the right that goes to a covered patio (table, outdoor fireplace, bbqs). I think you guys are right about it being better functionally, but it's not in the cards here. Should I stuff 4 stools with a corbel or just settle with 3? We will have a kitchen table in the top left with a banquette on one side, and seating for 6. But...my family currently gravitates towards the 2 spot counter seating we have in our current house, and would rather eat at the counter than being relegated to the kitchen table which is 3 feet away (me, wife, kids are 5 and 9). I can see what's coming here. 3 is the better solution, and I'll eat over the island on the other side ;>

From a door function standpoint, leave 4" minimum from the corner. This gives you enough space so that the door can open 90 degrees without having the door lever hit the wall. 6" is also common too. You don't want to leave too much space or you are just wasting usable wall and floor space in your room. However, from a maintenance and aesthetic standpoint do head bpath's advice above. The trim should either leave at least 3/4" to 1" wall reveal from the corner or be right up against the adjacent wall. leaving a small space is going to result in an awkward strip of wall color and will be difficult to maintain going forward. In our current house we have a few of these conditions where it is tight between the casing and corner. The last owner wallpapered and we have had extreme difficulty getting old wallpaper out of these corners. In some cases the trim had to be taken off to get good paint and stain coverage on them too.

Thank you all for taking time to comment! I REALLY appreciate it. <3 Yes, I could check an owner's manual and would not needed to ask on Houzz...but I was asking before making the purchase...which means I don't have one to check! LOL At this stage, I was just scoping things out to make sure it's EVEN POSSIBLE to fit in all the elements of a Kitchenette that I'm hoping for, given my small space challenge... BEFORE buying the appliances. :) To the point I was reminded of...having clearance for the fridge doors to open all the way...I'm elated to find online that there are brands of 24" refrigerator-freezers that come "panel ready." This means the fridge can be integrated into my space and it will look just like it is more cabinetry. That really pleases me, because seeing a fridge in a bedroom--albeit a Master Bedroom--isn't pleasing to the eye. But, even more important is that integrated fridges have special hinges that let doors open fully and the fridge doesn't have to extend out past the cabinets or walls on each side in order to open the doors all the way...so that the drawers can be pulled out. Also, going the integrated route means I won't need a cabinet "box" and an allowance for the fridge to breathe. The necessary vents are built in. But, I was close to thinking I was reaching for too much, given the small space. Yet. I dared to dream and your comments kept me going when I was beginning to think it perhaps was not possible to have it all in my Kitchenette. I had been thinking that there weren't any brands making integrated 24 inch wide refrigerator-freezer appliances. I'm so grateful I stumbled upon one in my online search...which opened up a whole new search for my Kitchenette's fridge. Thanks a bunch you guys for helping me to know that I DO have enough space for all the elements a kitchen/Kitchenette should have. This kitchenette is going into what was originally the walk-in Master Closet. If an "apartment-sized refrigerator" wasn't going to fit on THAT ONE WALL, I was seriously going to have to rethink the oven or the dishwasher situation. Thanks a bunch to you on Houzz for helping to keep me going...keeping hope alive...so my plans could evolve!

thanks guys for your responses! The door I picked says Fits Rough Opening of 64-1/4 in. x 82-1/8 in. and you're totally right, I don't want a door without trim, but honestly I would be willing to go as far as getting a custom door made for this. is that a possibility? to be honest I don't know what other information you need so please ask away!