Would definitely think of this more in terms of how to make the whole house work better rather than how to get a bigger kitchen. I do like the kitchen in the middle better than the kitchen in the back location since it keeps it central both the LR and DR and allows for more of an open floor plan where you can be in the kitchen but still have eyes on kids in LR. If you use the back doors of the house often, I'd want a landing space for the junk that comes in or even a dedicated mudroom space. Having my kitchen as a main point of entry into the home is a big part of what prompted a huge renovation for us. I would definitely want pantry space, walk-in or reach-in. As drawn landing space for the fridge is lacking, the baking cart is in the way of what I'd see as the natural prep flow. A second sink would probably be very useful for opening up more functional layout options. The fireplace in the kitchen might work well or might look really random.

First work triangle vs work flow...the "work triangle" has been superseded, or maybe expanded on is a better description, by the concept of work flow and work zones. It's not a matter of size, it's a matter of work flow. There was a thread a few years ago that discussed this (subject of something like "death to the work triangle"). Range location...with at least a 24" cabinet b/w the range and the end, there is a sufficient safety zone for the range. Two stools....With the new dimensions, let me see what I can do. With the original dimensions, there just wasn't enough room for seats with a decent aisle plus pantry space. Do you have a pantry elsewhere? If not, would you be willing do create one? Looking at your full-house layout, your Living Room looks huge compared to your Family Room and other rooms. Would you consider creating a door to the Living Room (near the basement door) and taking some space from the Living Room for a walk-in or step-in (or maybe just a reach-in) pantry? Window vs closed up....Do you think you need the dish storage? If not, you might consider making it a window. You might end up eliminating all the upper cabinets on that wall, though, for a balanced look. I'd have to think about how it would look with the bumpout and the cabinets on that wall as well. Another thought is to make just the backsplash a window -- and maybe all the way across. It would bring in more natural light and if the view isn't particularly interesting, it would be a compromise of storage needs vs window/light. Something like this: [Note: Those may not be windows, they might be terrariums, but it's the same look.]Source: Kitchen Capital WA https://www.houzz.com/projects/754295/churchlands-rcj14

What will go in front of the bay window? Do you have a formal dining room somewhere nearby? I agree with cook's kitchen - this layout creates odd unusable areas, and the space presumably designed for bar seating is too crowded as you originally posted. What about something like this? the space would not allow for bar seating but would give you an island and lots of storage. You would have to put the sink in the island though.

So I do think what you see is important from various vantage points -- but that is a good location for the fridge. I wouldn't move it. The good news is it's not the dirty dishes around the sink that is being framed in the doorway. A handsome fridge isn't a bad focal point, but I like the wood panel idea better than moving it. My 1943 home has a swinging door between the kitchen and dinning room. I can leave it open or close it when I don't want guests to see the dirty kitchen. I will upgrade the door when I replace the interior doors, but I'm going to keep the functionality.