I would not do the peninsula next to stove and i think microwaves should be close to eye level if possible. i am single and not a huge cook and have a 30” stove that serves me fine. But 36 better for resale I’m sure.

Kitchen dimensions wall to wall 17 x 12

You NEED some counter space close to fridge to set things down as you take them out of fridge.

I would do the design in the second picture except for right peninsula.

If you have 8’ of open floor between cabinets I would think about putting a work table in between

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Im also redoing my kitchen and just had my designer switch to a 30 in range. You can get a nice professional looking gas range and increase that counter space. I did this mainly because I had so little counter space and felt like the 30 in worked better in my kitchen. You have lots of counter space it seems. One comment is that I am not sure about the placement of your stove in that corner. Too close to those other cabinets so when it opens you won’t be able to open the cabinets? Seems like it should be moved over and more center, closer to your sink, but that’s just me. Also I agree about the work table instead of the extra seating around the counter top. Here is my latest design do you can see stove placement vs. island. Also, I don’t have a counter next to my fridge but that work island or whatever can be an alternative spot to put things on if you go that route

Make sure the dishwasher is not in between the sinks and stove. Also I don’t live the kitchen stools on the work area side of the peninsula.

Than you all for the comments and feedback so far!

Some responses of my own:

1. Agreed, drop the peninsula near the diningroom. That is going away.

2. I know seating on both sides of the peninsula is somewhat limiting, but that's imporant to me because I love being able to have a cup of coffee in the morning and sit and look directly into my beautiful sunroom and watch tv. Having an eat-in kitchen separate from dining room has always been important to be because friends and family always hang there.

3. Agreed on doing some counterspace on the fridge side!

4. Agreed that dishwasher should not be on the same side of sink as the range.

Some questions:

1. It seems my kitchen proportion wise can handle the 36" range? The pic with the dining peninsula has the 36" range for scale (first one has 30" range).

2. Do I need a second oven or convection/microwave combo? I currently have a 30" cooktop and double wall ovens (27" I believe) on the fridge wall, but I NEVER use them. I just hate the feeling that I'm "losing" something and I worry about resale value. If I do get a second oven, it would likely have to go on the fridge wall (as seen in one of the pics, and that might mean losing that open counterspace (because the full pantry is on other side of fridge and that is a must). I'm thinking maybe just full 36" range and then a good microwave hidden in the pantry maybe. Other potential option is a convection/micro combo beneath the counterspace, but then it's not super easy to use (should be eye level or close to it).

I think the width of your range should actually be determined on what type of range you are getting. Most "professional" style ranges allow for larger pots and pans to fit on the cooktop at the same time, so if you only think you will use 4 burners max at a time, a 30" professional should be fine. Now if you want to add on a built in griddle or charbroiler, 36" professional ranges allow for that, along with 4 burners or you can get up to 6 burners.

For the microwave, I would try and build it into the peninsula actually and choose a drawer microwave. I think it looks like you will have more storage space with the first option that looks like a pantry which has been the best part of my kitchen remodel. Anywhere you can store almost all of your food, extra spices, countertop appliances, etc. is amazing and time saving. We also store our microwave in our pantry on a shelf.

As for double ovens, I would ask yourself if you really need 2 additional convection ovens. What you could do is get a double oven which has the microwave (or speed oven) on top and a standard convection oven on the bottom. This would also solve for your microwave. I think having 2 ovens is great especially if you plan on hosting things with family and friends. Beyond holidays (think baking your turkey and sweet potatoes) two oven can come in handy for barbeques and other events.

Thanks guys!

To clarify, the 36 range idea came from some friends whi just think it makes more if a statement. As much as I hate to admit it, I’d mainly be buying it for looks and resale value. I cook a fair amount, but my current 30 cooktop and double wall ovens are more than I ever need generally.

For a second oven, I was just trying to see how I could fit a second wall oven (two ovens total - one in gas range and one electric in wall). With counterspace on fridge side, that might be hard.

Part of me wanted a cooktop and double wall ovens, but everyone is telling me to get a range lol

Basically, the last choice I really have to make is if I want some counter space on the fridge side, or a second full wall oven. I can't have both. They said I can put a microwave/convection oven combo beneath that counter space on fridge side, but I feel that might be a tad awkward. But I know people do that sometimes when space is limited. I could put it on the other side of the fridge, but I won't give up having that full pantry there.

Someone on here mentioned a work table in the middle of the kitchen. This could maybe solve if I do no cabinet space on the fridge side I'm thinking. I have a bit of counterspace near my fridge now, but rarely use it. But having it on that side would make it feel a bit more open in a way.

I know I don't NEED a second wall oven, but I feel as if I would feel like I "lost" something, as I have double wall ovens now (came with my house). Everyone says that a full 36 range makes a huge statement, so I'm down for that. But what if I meet a woman who really loves to cook all the time?? lol

Curious to see what anyone thinks of these two layouts? I think the fridge wall is fine, but pantry is going to be a bit wider since I have some space to play with.

On the window side, I had wanted "symmetry" around the windows (the third pic you see below) and to have that window as centered as possible, but my designer friend (I trust her, as she is brilliant and I'm not the best wth this, but am learning) now wants the sink/window near the peninsula (to the left), so it's what you see when you first walk in my house/into the kitchen from foyer (picture the second pic, but no right peninsula and no shelves on left side, just move windwo there a bit and make it bigger/ditch the two glass uppers there). And just have uppers near the range on the other side near the dining room (and dishwasher goes over there as well). A bit concerned about window being off-center (especially when you're in my yard and looking at the house), but I understand that having that window there will be really nice when you walk into my house to see my beautiful yard and pool.

Curious to get others' thoughts on here. Thanks!

I like the symmetrical cabinets around the window. Also, consider how you’ll prepare leftovers or frozen food for the microwave with no counter there.