MAMA GOOSE! This is something I NEVER thought of but I think I love it! Never thought of attaching moving the island and making it a peninsula and attaching to the entry wall! Gotta put this on my Planner 5d program (free online!) and then do a 3D walk through. Love the way that lays out and I could get 4 chairs at the peninsula. So you have sink and dishwasher there on the peninsula right? And yes, in talking to a couple people today I have realized that moving the sink and DW is NOT that big of a deal as for some reason I thought it was. Our basement is not finished so I have been told it should not add too much cost to the project---probably under $1000 and for that it would definitely be worth it! I don't need a closet as there is one immediately on the right when you make a left turn from the foyer. I could either make that a pantry accessible from the kitchen OR....would I be able to open that up so you don't have to walk all the way around the peninsula to get into the kitchen. I'm thinking of how I run back to the bedroom or bathroom for things (again...making a left from the foyer down the hall) and then in coming back to the kitchen I'd have to go all the way around. What if that were opened up. That would be kind of cool, wouldn't it? Thank you thank you! Getting on my 3D program now to check it out and keep you posted!

Thank you guys for all your responses and feedback. what do you suggest if I don't put anything over there! or as I put the lanterns on the fireplace. as I don't like the socket to be seen do you think this is ok keeping your suggestion not to put anything on the wall.

I would consider LVP before replacing with tile.

Hi there - I’m considering Flagstaff Oak and I was wondering if you feel like it looks gray or what is the overwhelming tone? Do you feel it? It is warm at all I’m trying to match some very light cabinets and I’m having trouble. I looked into the Stanton LVP. Your picture is the best when I can fine but it’s still so hard to get a feel for the tone. Any help is greatly appreciated.