Ok, so I've been working on it a little bit more. I decided for a drawer to put the beer case, because it's just easier to take stuff out. Also, I found some wire baskets to use in the space under the counters - they are here. Had to make the counter space a little smaller (35.4 inches total, 17.7 per side) because the maximum width of the drawers is 17.7. That made the corner space a little bigger and more accessible. I also put a few shelves above the counter and made shallow - (5.9 inches) - I figured I could use them for spice and other small things. At this point I'm quite pleased. If you see anything you would change, please say so, I might be missing a few things and a different perspective is always welcome. Fingers crossed all shelves can be made adjustable :D

oldbat2be I don't think a pocket door will work, but also I prefer being able to use the back of the door for a spice rack. Stan Z, good point about future furnace replacement. It's in good shape (we had it inspected recently), but you never know. In the pre-demo layout, there was already two 32" doors between the furnace and main area. The door closest to the furnace is a louvered bifold. The other door was between laundry and wet bar, we've removed that and are putting in a door instead between wet bar and new kitchen, which is along the 90" wall. You can get a rough idea of the new kitchen layout - it'll go pantry door, then refrigerator, then induction stove top, then wall oven/microwave across the 90" wall. With an island across from it with sink and dishwasher. But I think you mean keep the pantry side of the 90" wall free, in case we have to remove the furnace in the future? That was my thought as well -- I am thinking just put in hooks there for hanging mops and brooms. Thanks for the recommendation for the 65" wall. I was thinking deeper shelves on bottom (15-18 inch?) then 12 inch shelves higher up (for canned goods). Or would you go 15-18 inch for all the shelves? Does anyone know of an online closet/pantry design site where I can play around with the layout? Most of the ones I've found won't allow you to design an odd-shaped pantry like this.

not sure what is under the tape, but if it's just open floor, the pantry is still part of the kitchen before you get to the French doors in the LR>. The back wall of the pantry will provide a nice place for a table/chest as you have shown.

I would put a square or rectangular walk in pantry on the wall next to the bay window. Create a bit of separation between your living room and kitchen. You could then create an L shaped kitchen with a large island with seating on both the dining room and living room side. I would also suggest hiring a designer or cabinet company that has a designer to work with you on your kitchen design. A designer will help you to maximize your space, create the best function for your life and help to ensure you don't make a mistake on your new kitchen that you will regret. There is nothing worse than spending a lot of money and at the end of it you are disappointed with the outcome and don't have the money to fix it properly.