In one way I think it’s kind of nice that the island will feel nested in the surrounding cabinetry. I’m also nervous that if I line up the island with the outer counter, it will feel too much like a wall and uninviting. What do you think?

the only thing I'm really scratching my head about is why you don't mimic the nice curve in wall with sink/windows etc...forms a nice alcove...take the island over to line up , but establish a curve in the island overhang . do you really like the end panels on the island? You've got a major theme when I look at your space so take advantage . Maybe two large curvy pendants would be sufficient.

Thanks @herbflavor I don’t quite understand where you mean curving the island overhang. I was actually thinking of turning the island into waterfall style, but I’m curious where you would put the curve on the Island..: thanks!

My kitchen is only a few months old, my island doesn't line up perfectly with anything...but it's perfect!

They template the overhang to have an arc shape and as gentle an arc across that back as you desire . Skip the waterfall bit. you don’t need it and it’s getting trendy. Did you try a square island w 2 people on 2 sides. More social and might “nestle in “ as you say a little better.

The curve is the facetted sink area. Which should likely have a single bowl sink instead of the double shown. And the counter returns on either side of the sink will make it- 1. More difficult for two people to use the sink and 2. Make it a bit more difficult to deal with the dw racks when they're pulled out for loading. So position the dw to the left enough to make the loading possible. A full size cardboard mock-up of that space would help you figure things out. A prep sink will help the access issue.

Totally, have to move that DW over. Thanks!!

I would prefer the dishwasher on the other side of the sink so it’s out of the prep space. I think the island positioning looks fine.

Yeah, having the dishwasher on that angle can cause a lot of issues so as suggested do a full size mock-up with cardboard or at the very least take blue painters tape and tape on the floor the sink area with the dishwasher with it's racks pulled out and see how that works for you. And think about where your plates, glasses and silverware are stored and how easy it is to unload and put away especially if there is more than one person in the kitchen.

Thanks for your concerns about the dishwasher. Here it is in real time (taped out) ... there’s enough room to walk around the dishwasher and if the drawers are also pulled out(taped out on the right).

I like what you’re saying about a larger than bar sink. I’m torn over the waterfall. I really like how it looks and we’re using a beautiful veined stone, so I think it would be dramatic - we’ll also be using the same stone as a backsplash behind the range.

We’re also considering a custom brass range hood ... real show stopper!

We can’t really turn the island because the new placement of the dining room table and fireplace are parallel to it ...