I know we are all obsessed with the "open floor plan" concept, but sometimes we do want an area that is quieter, or more formal, or whatever. Planning a kitchen layout takes a lot of thought! Here is a great article that might help: Back to the Work Triangle?

Hello Amruti, Posting images of a project done by me which has a breakfast counter & opens onto the dining, its to give you an idea on a concept of open kitchen. The design style can be changed to ur aesthetic sense.. Thank you.

We are renovating our kitchen and I can’t decide if I should put the sink on the kitchen island as opposed to the back wall near the stove where of course there is no possibility of a window. I have always had a window so I’m not sure if in the long run I would miss it. The other option would be to remove the large window 7’ x 5’5” and put a smaller window so that I can put the sink on that side. The designer is saying that the sink in the island would be better just in terms of added cost and I would lose a lot of pantry space if we went the replacement window route. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Buying a home that needs a lot of updating. We plan on painting the kitchen cabinets white or cream and installing granite countertops, new sink, new light fixtures, new stove vent, etc. The floor is hickory hardwood. My dilemma is the island. Should I keep it? Or remove it? If I keep it I am thinking of topping it with a dark butcher block to match the floor. I am open to any suggestions to make this kitchen better, without breaking the bank.