I too would be concerned about heat from the oven regularly hitting that nearby cabinet. Can you change the layout from L-shape with an island to U-shape with stools on this side of the U?

I agree with Elle that a U shaped might work better.

If thats not an option, switching the fridge to wear cabinets 1/13 are would creat a better layout of your work zones. It would also allow you to slide your range over a bit and not have it stuck in the corner. What are you doing for a range hood?

Hi Christopher, it's not uncommon for kitchen counter stools to face away from the dining area but of course it's a matter of personal preference and since the dining area was not shown, it was really more of a question than a recommendation.

You frequently see ovens installed flush in pretty magazine pictures. But many ranges cannot safely be installed this way. Double check with the manufacturer of your range that this is a supported configuration.

Also, even if this works for your current range, it restricts the choice of models when you need to install a replacement in the future.

Please tell us a little more about your vent hood. Does it have overlap with the entire stove? How many CFM? How close to the burners. What fuel source does your stove use? Baffles, mesh, squirrel cage, ...? Where does it vent to?

I can see all sorts of potential issues with the hood. But that really depends on your answers

The range location makes the corner useless. I've had that arrangement and it is aggravating -- things wind up getting shoved into the abyss where they're impossible to see or reach. When I remodeled eliminating that configuration was my highest priority. If you can move the stove down toward the door (maybe move the refrigerator as richfield suggests) you can have a lazy susan corner cabinet which will greatly enhance your storage space.

Aren't the same concerns of heat damaging cabinets a risk with a flush range?

I agree that the fridge needs a new location so that the range can move into a more centered position on that wall.

The only thing that is good about the vent hood is that it has 600CFM. That's probably fine for your needs. But 30" is too narrow. It should be 36" for a 30" stove.

Also, 30" is reasonably high above the burners. That's fine. But it means you really need sufficient overlap for the hood to work at this distance. Fumes don't rise up straight; they rise as an expanding cone.

A 10" depth is ridiculously tiny. That's not going to do anything for you. It might not even overlap the rear burners, let alone the front burners nor the expanding cone of fumes. Don't waste your money on a hood that isn't going to work.

One way to help the hood is by lowering the adjacent cabinets. That can help redirect the air towards the hood. I think Kaseki posted some numbers a while ago, and those "fume guides" can be surprisingly helpful, if your hood is undersized.

The reason you don't have any of this benefit is that all your upper cabinets are 30" above the countertop. That's unusually high. Upper cabinets should not be at the same height as the hood. It'll be very hard to reach and you waste a lot of usable space.

I am very puzzled by the decisions that your kitchen designer made. I'd recommend finding a different professional. The entire design doesn't seem functional at all.

Richfield is right. Move the fridge to cabinets 1/13. It would be a mirror image of my kitchen's general layout (but my stove leg of the L is a bit longer and no island).

If there is no window to define where you need to put your sink, seriously consider moving your sink to the right and put your range on the wall to the left of the sink just to the right of the first base cabinet with the three drawers, putting at least an 18" countertop between the stove and sink. By doing this, you are more likely to keep the corner base cabinets accessible.

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Christopher, the usual work flow for kitchens is fridge to sink to stove. Move the fridge to 1/13 for that reason and because it will keep people from having to walk thru the kitchen to get a beverage.

Also, make sure you have at least 42" between the island and the sink, more for the stove area and even more for walking. There are charts and guidelines available on line for specific dimensions.

Make sure that your designer has included undercabinet metal supports for countertops if you are using granite, quartz or some such heavy stone.

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This is not a good layout as posted. The stove position is a nightmare. I agree with the fix suggested by previous posters - you need to move the fridge to cabinet 1/13 and then center the range on the short side of the L.

Your island is also a problem - if I am reading your plan correctly, it looks like you have just 36" (or maybe a bit less) of aisle space behind the seats - that is definitely not enough. A 12" overhang is also not really large enough for adults to sit comfortably for very long. If you have a separate and adjacent dining area, do you need island seating?

Why would the fridge to the left of the sink look terrible? You can use a panel to disguise the side of the fridge for a completely built-in look.

As for the stove, moving it over 6" is not going to be much of an improvement. My stove is 12" from the corner in my current kitchen and it's one of the things I can't wait to change. It simply makes that side of the stove feel very squeezed and inaccessible. Your situation is even worse because there is so little landing space on the other side.

I'm with everyone else who says to put the refrigerator to the left of the sink. Use an extended depth overhead cabinet and a side panel. I have all kinds of things stashed over the top of my fridge since the cabinet is so deep. Then add the 15" cabinet to the left of the stove and a 36" pots and pans drawer in place of the fridge. It will give you even more storage by the stove, which is where you want it. It also keeps people from having to move into the prep area to grab something from the fridge. 18" above the counter top is industry standard for upper cabinets. How tall are your upper cabinets at 30" above the counter top?

Hi! Did you end up putting the oven near the corner? How has the cabinets nearby held up? Thanks!