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I know that everyone's going to say get rid of the weird island, so I'm going to jump in and say I like the angled island! It is unique, and I'm so bored with seeing cracker-box squared off kitchens that might have maximum efficiency, but little character.

@Toronto Veterinarian we own a small island in Georgian Bay north of Parry Sound and sure wished there was no Covid mostly because I lost my younger healthy brother to Covid, but also so we could vacation up there this summer.

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm looking for a vacation home up north, but only about 1/10th of that size!

@Toronto Veterinarian, the island is a little less than an acre and the cabin at about 800 sq ft.

@live_wire_oak, all 3 realtors said 30 year old kitchen needs gutted since everything else has been. Brought in an engineer looking to make bigger but not possible. Wish we could. Have met with cabinet persons, only 2 had professional designers. All plans for this kitchen were totally different. As I said we inherited the home. Many people don’t want to live through kitchen remodels themselves, we are being told.

Is it a desirable neighborhood? Are homes selling well? If so I'd sell it as is so someone can come in and do their own kitchen remodel. If a home had good bones in a great neighborhood and was all redone except the kitchen it would be much more appealing to me than a home with a redone kitchen that wasn't to my liking. But if you're set on doing it maybe consider a peninsula? Then the sink can face the windows. Move the double ovens to the opposite wall.

Also consider, to make the kitchen feel bigger, adding a bar/coffee station on the other side of the doorway here with a 2nd sink.

@itsourcasa. I like your idea of the coffee station. That was in one of the kitchen cabinet makers ideas. But they had it more as a fancy dining hutch. The built in fridge is currently where you moved the ovens. And I LOVE the idea of leaving it for the next person! We tore the glasses unit out above the desk to see if we could get rid of the soffit, which we can. It’s in a 13 home small gated area called the Country Club Estates. It’s probably the third or fourth largest home of all 13 but it has the prettiest wrap around lot that lets you look at two fairways. I wished the home was done now because they are selling for more than listing price now because so few on the market.

I'd keep the kitchen as is and put it on the market then, see if you get bites. If you're getting lowball offers or none at all you can take it off and make it more desirable. This way you see what type of buyers you'll get. Maybe even ask your realtor to ask people coming through for feedback.

@itsourcasa, even keep the ugly tile backsplash. Sadly it’s only 5 years old. It just makes the kitchen look dark and even smaller. I’m glad I’ve never owned a kitchen in the middle of the house.

I’m concerned about the original island with no seating. So our cabinet maker re-designed the island to have 4 seats total, outside of the work area, but will this be appealing to other people? Thoughts?

I like the last diagram with the seating at the island (2 on one end and 2 on the other.). I also like the idea someone above mentioned with the peninsula, however, you said that’s where the ovens are going. I think 5e peninsula would make the room less crowded looking and give you a sink facing the view. Perhaps the ovens could be moved?

I also think a peninsula would be better than an island. Better work flow.
I would try selling first. Good luck!

Very pretty!

ljptwt7, thank you!

Looks great! Amazing how much bigger it looks with an even bigger island that what was there. Are you sure you want to move? Lol