Simply create a new thread and select "Design Dilemma" as one of your 3 topics to post to.

See the "New to Kitchens? Read Me First!" thread for step-by-step instructions.

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5500754/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first

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Is your "dilemma" a Kitchen or non-Kitchen problem? If Kitchen, just post here, you'll get better advice. If decorating, I recommend the "Home Decorating" forum.

Thanks -- Design Dilemma doesn't actually appear as an optional topic, that's why I was curious. I'm from the GW side and I thought maybe I didn't have access to the Houzz topics when starting new posts...it's confusing

Design dilemma- kitchen island.
Need help with our island design please. Thinking the two islands are a better choice?

Try not to design an island bigger than a typical countertop slab unless you don't mind seams.

In my humble opinion, it seems that between two islands and the table/chairs in the adjacent dining area, you have plenty of seating. Why the extra island? Are you a caterer? To store things or accommodate large parties? Is the main sink in the island? That is a lot of steps to the sink from the rest of the kitchen. Sorry to ask but I cannot easily read your blueprints. Is there a prep sink? Butler's pantry? Beverage center?

I think one island is a classic choice and that island should be rectangular unless there is a significant reason why it shouldn't be (like the shape of your room, windows, a banquette, special needs of a family member, etc).

@janregnier ... You really should start your own thread and not hijack someone else's thread or dredge up such an old thread. You'll get more help with your own thread.