You're welcome. I understand your problems in getting furniture locally in NO. I'm including a link to Mitchell Gold Furniture, they are a Crate and Barrel, or Restoration Hardware kind of quality (good mid grade) with a large selection. I see in their online ordering area they have a store in LA which could possibly be of help to you. Good luck. Here is a link that might be useful: Mitchell Gold Furniture Site

Your home sounds lovely. What a great idea Jillius had to make a video to show the flow as you describe what we are seeing, etc... I had a few minutes, so I quickly played with moving things around. I know you said no moving of the range, but I disobeyed. :-) If you cannot move it that's totally understandable, but I would go absolutely crazy with the range in that location. I would make moving that my #1 priority in the budget, even if it meant scrimping in other areas. Having your cooking zone located where people need to walk behind the cook or in the space you cross from prep to stove like that is not only super annoying, but it could actually be dangerous. I also have no clue if you could extend the wall to be behind the range like I added. Oh well, I'm sure this is a no go, but throwing it out anyways in case it sparks an idea. I moved the fridge in the only spot I saw that didn't need any of the Windows moved. I thought it would also be more convenient to the breakfast/dining/family room for getting drinks or snacks. But I'd get a counter depth fridge so it doesn't stick out and block that beautiful bay window. Best wishes and looking forward to seeing the video if you can post it.

more pics to show what's on the other side of the wall. powder room, pantry kitchen and dining room kitchen is almost done

Hello Christine, I adjusted the room dimensions using the measurements that you posted. I have that front room at 14' x 13' (the wall with the two windows). The furniture layout that Flo suggested can be called Plan A. The ones that I am posting now can be called Plan B or perhaps Plan we'll C. ;-) So here are some pics for your consideration. The four chairs in front of the fireplace open up the room for easier access to the kitchen. Folks (guests) will often enjoy sitting around the fireplace after a meal.