Ovens below a cooktop are very low. Go to a showroom and try it out before committing to that configuration. Can you modify that short wall on the other side of the door by the fridge to move the doorway down and give you room for the ovens where you have the microwave. Use a m/w drawer in the island.

Looking at the above plan, your primary prep area is the countertop between the sink and range. Island would be secondary prep. I'd move the dishwasher to the left of your sink so it doesn't cross into your prep zones.

@alex9179, area to the right of fridge cannot be moved as there are two steps that go down to a back hallway. Both "doorways" are existing and cannot be moved. I am 5'9 so I am not a fan of the drawer style microwaves and want one that is more eye level. I do have concerns about the lowness of a single oven given my height so Option D is probably my least favorite option. I wouldn't be concerned as much if I did the range plus an oven as the oven would serve as secondary for large dinners, etc. I would use the range oven as my primary baking/cooking space.

Also, some good food for thought on the prep space...

Hmmm tough one =)

Some questions

-What are the three (?) doors along the top of your layout?

-Can you inset the fridge into the wall behind it at all to try and open up that corner a bit more? (Esp if you move the DW to that side of the sink)

-What’s the plan for cabinets to the right of the cooktop/range? Could a wall oven stack go there?

Do you have an as-built drawing of the original layout? Sometimes its helpful to see your starting point.

What's going on in the upper right corner? Why can't you move the door on the upper wall?

@damiarain and benjesbride, the doorways at the top of the picture are doorway to front entryway, doorway to basement and doorway to dining room. None of which we are willing to move due to $.

We can't inset the fridge as there is a hallway behind that wall that's about 2 steps down. The blank area to the right of the fridge (as you are looking at the photo) represent the steps down.

The cabinets to the right of the cooktop/range are currently designed as more "showcase" cabinets with clear glass, etc. I *could* put ovens there, but I really don't want to ruin that design. I also didn't know if I wanted to put ovens there as they'd be about 18 feet from the fridge.

Finally, benjesbride, if I understand your question, I don't have the original layout but it's really different. I did a really rough (and bad) sketch below. I oriented the drawing the same as the possible one above. The "doorway" "door" and "doorway" at the top of my (bad) drawing are what you circled above. The current cooktop is on a peninsula. We are knocking down the wall where the current double ovens are to open it up to the adjoining room. I also don't want an EIK but want an island.

I'm going with your option A, I want a 36" for large cooking surface and need a 2nd smaller oven. My neighbor has a warming drawer (and a 48" range) and uses hers daily.

I have had a warming drawer and only used it a couple of times in 10 years and we entertained a lot during that time. Just wasn't very useful for our needs. I would use a small oven more for warming and cooking.

Can you post a drawing with dimensions? I guessed on dimensions to try to ask about a different layout. I think you've been planning this remodel for a few years, so maybe something like this has been considered.

I think it's best to have a fridge closest to a kitchen's entrance to limit traffic through it.

I put wall ovens in the bottom left corner.

I think your planned island is way too big and you'll hate having something in the middle of your path between hall and foyer/stair walkway.

@ benjesbride we have been and the island shape and placement took a LONG time to decide on. Initially I thought I wanted something like what you have shown above, but my husband and I are big conversation people. Our TV is rarely on and we like spaces that foster discussion or an intimate feeling. We decided against a long island because we don't like sitting next to other people. We want it to be more like a table where you face each other. Even though you will have to walk around, we like the seating arrangement much better. Plus, we both come from really big families and everyone converges in the kitchen. We wanted a space where multiple people could prep (or just hang out) while other people could sit.

Besides the island, what do you think about the rest of the layout?

I would advise you to not commit to such an island. Instead, consider butting up a counter height table situation next to a shallow island. It will offer the function you seek, but can be relatively easy to remove if you run the flooring underneath it.

Do you not walk from hall to foyer? In my minds eye, this is a major thoroughfare, bu maybe I'm wrong.

I wish the "cooking triangle" could be a little closer together but given I'm unwilling to put the sink or cooktop in the island, I'm kind of stuck with my decisions, haha. Also, great question. We don't walk from the hall to the foyer routinely. The hall leads to a half bath, coat closet and door to garage. Because we aren't the type to sit still and my husband's office is on the second floor, the half bath doesn't get as much use as the upstairs bathrooms. And we really only access the garage when we are leaving. We don't have kids, and don't plan to have kids, so we aren't coming and going a lot.

Hi,

Have you looked at 36" range with double ovens? I see quite a few available and OMG - some of them are GORGEOUS.

Verona 36" range with double oven. This Verona brand has many colours available. I'm not familiar with this brand at all, but if the choice was based on looks alone, I'd have a hard time walking past this one.

Looking at your floor plan. I think I'd move the dishwasher to the opposite side of the sink, that way when the door is open, it won't black the walkway between the counter and the end of your island. I know some folks have strong opinions about which side of the sink the dishwasher should be on. Mine is to the left of my sink and we are fine with it. I've also had one to the right of the sink in a previous house and that was fine too. I guess it really depends on traffic and which cupboards you keep the dishes in.

From your plans, it looks like the lower cabinets are planned to be cupboards rather than drawers. Many people on Houzz recommend drawers for lowers. They are much easier to keep organized and you can pull them out to see what is in them.

You've stated you are using a kitchen designer so now is the time to discuss this for your plans. I'd put drawers in the island as well where possible. They just seem so much better than doors, where you have to bend down and pull stuff out to see what is in there.

Also, although they tend to be more expensive, since you can't push your frig back any further, choose a counter depth model so it doesn't intrude too far into the floor space.

Come back and post more pictures when you've got your choices sorted and get going with construction