Have you considered a prep sink for the island so that you can have more than one working in the kitchen at the same time? Would you consider if using a prep sink, switching placement of sink and stove and instead putting windows on either side of stove?

Is there a reason all your cabinets are not drawers?

Layout isn't bad but it's really a 1 person kitchen. However if you keep this layout switch dishwasher to right side of sink so the dishwasher is not in your work/prep zone.

Move your sink to the other side; it should stay out of the prepping area between sink and cooking surface. Dish storage can go in wider island drawers...an easy turn and pivot...love my dish storage drawers. Unless you are storing something specfic like a mixer, all drawers are best.

What are your aisle widths....48“ hopefully.....

What is the height of your ceiling?

I would agree to flip the dishwasher to the other side of the sink so helpers emptying or filling it don’t get in the way of prep. I also agree with cpartist that it would work well with the sink and stove flipped and a prep sink if you are open to that, but if you don’t want a prep sink on the island I wouldn’t worry too much. We have one sink, no prep sink and we have multiple people working in the kitchen a lot. it is fine. I will say a prep sink would be nice and would definitely eliminate some crossing of each other or a little back and forth if you are the one prepping away from the sink, but not having one isn’t such a hinderance that I regret the decision.

Also agree to go with all drawers. I love my drawers! Would never willingly go back to pull outs.

Thank you! I wouldn't have thought of the dishwasher being on the wrong side! Old school farm wife here. So I am usually the only one working in the kitchen. DH will BBQ during the summer months. Sigh.... Hoping my girls will help me as they grow! I have 4 foot between the island and the countertop/cabinet space both sides. Ceilings are 9 foot. I really wanted to go all the way up but the cost is excessive. So I am thinking drywall above the cabinets? I also hadn't thought of going all drawers but if you have pull outs in the cabinets then why not go drawers! So glad I posted on here. Thank you! (Drywall above looking kind of like this?)

One more question. How much space do you need for knees (island overhang) if I were to put chairs at the island? I have the depth at 3'6" is that enough?

One level island countertop with overhang seating....15” minimum, 18“is even more generous to sit at and push stools in.

If I had to choose crown as shown or drywall as in photo, I would do crown...and know I would have to dust up there a few times a year....depends on a person’s tolerance for hidden dust. Some people line the top with rollout paper that they roll back up and throw.

Your soffits will not look like the photo where it visually blends, yours will be more of a stark contrast of wood and paint.

Rantontoo you are right about the drywall soffits, I could only find one picture that I liked that had stained wood cabinets with the drywall above, all the rest were either painted cabinets or stained with the space open above. Thank you for the rollout paper suggestion!

I have a similar layout in my kitchen and it works very well for me. However, a couple of years ago I got tired of lifting things up to the microwave and standing on a step to clean it - I am short. I removed the microwave and converted the space to a plate rail:) Many here seem to like the microwave drawer - often placed in the island, though I understand it is expensive. I would consider a lower placed microwave if you are short or envision yourself in this home in your older years.

I don't know what your exterior looks like, but I would be tempted to make the window above the sink taller. I live on a farm too, and my kitchen window overlooks a large part of our property. When we redid the kitchen, I enlarged the window over the sink to be around 8' wide and only a foot lower than our 8' ceiling. I absolutely love it. It brings so much light and view into the kitchen. I feed 8 people every day and spend a lot of time in the kitchen and it really feels connected the outdoors. I have a bird feeder hanging from the soffit by the window and get to see the birds eating while I cook, while watching my kids play in the yard and cow graze in the pasture. It's really delightful. Don't underestimate the power of a bigger window! I nixed upper cabinets to get it as big as I possibly could.

Pretty inspiration photo!

We had this kitchen layout in our last home, except we had a wall that would be located at the bottom of your plan. This included, oven/microwave combo, pantry cabinet and desk area. The counter space between our frig and sink was less than what your plan shows. Our coffee pot sat there and the cabinet above housed the drink ware. To the right of the sink, was the dishwasher- a good suggestion! Make sure you have enough aisle width, ours was tight since our island extended in front of the frig. Having the refrigerator in that spot was great for accessing the table and also outdoor dining/grilling, which we really enjoyed.

On the subject of islands, ours was one flat surface. I loved it! No prep sink. Having never had one, I can't speak on their function. We did a lot of buffet style for family gatherings, so one large, clear surface worked great for that. It also served as a workspace for kids school projects. The only thing that got on my nerves, was the actual island seating. Our entrance into the kitchen was where yours is, but with having the wall, traffic flow got quite congested. Definitely could have used another foot or so. Kids and pushing chairs back in- just doesn't happen, unfortunately. We started with four stools and ended with two. They never really sat their all lined up, maybe one or two at a time. Conversation wise, no one likes to be the awkward person sitting in the middle! Also, I really disliked moving all the chair legs in the kitchen to sweep or mop around. :(

The microwave might be too tall for the younger ones to reach, but maybe you want it that way. I would worry about spilling or hot things from above. A drawer type could work, but cost more as commented on. If that's not an option, might be more practical for one in the corner counter space. It obviously, wouldn't have the built in look though.

Looking at the pantry, I think the storage could be better utilized if you didn't have the angled walls. Will it remain this way?

Considering windows, we had one above the sink and I always wished it was larger or more of them. Looks like you will have that benefit. :)

Farm wife here, too :) I’d lower the microwave. I find counter height or just below counter ideal. No kids climbing on counters to reach it ;)

I am a huge proponent of a separate cooktop and oven, especially if you’re having a gas range. The pro style gas ones are “thick” on the top where the knobs are which puts the oven lower to the ground and can be awkward to access. My friend has one and hates it. It’s especially more difficult when aging and things like hip replacements, bad backs, bad knees, etc. are more common.

Haven't had a chance to get the dishwasher switched over but this was another option for the pantry. It wouldn't be angled and has a little less crunch on mudroom/entrance space. Maybe this is better, maybe not?

The living room is opposite the kitchen, I wanted an open floor plan.

I haven’t read the other posts here, but from the drawing in your OP, you do not want upper cabinets that jog up and down like you’ve shown. Make them all the same height, preferably 42” tall, since you won’t be doing a stack above them. The 42” upper cabinet height will make your ceilings appear taller. And you’ll have more storage space.

Also try to do as many drawers as you can in the base cabinets.

I've never heard of a microwave drawer? Where would be the best place to put one and how is it better than a regular one?

We have a microwave drawer. What we like is that it is easier and safer for shorter/older/younger people to use than a microwave that is high up, and that we could put it in a lower drawer space because we didn’t have many uppers and I didn’t want to lose the majority of one to a microwave. Also, I hated our OTR one because of both it’s height and the fact it was hard to use if someone was cooking. Another benefit is you don’t have to remove bowls to stir the food, you just open it, stir and close it. I believe some come with locks to keep small kids from playing with them.

We we put ours by the fridge because We use the microwave primarily for heating up leftovers or frozen veggies. They are expensive but we got an open box one with full warranty for a good discount. We really like ours, I am glad we bought it.

Also, on many (including ours) the controls are tilted up so you don’t have to bend down to use it.