I think a comfortable distance between the island and the counter is around 42". It seems that you have only 30" between your cook top and the counter. I might be a little too tight. The wall between the entrance and the kitchen could be 4' long instead of 6', you would then be able to move the island a foot which would give you more room between the cook top and the island. Could you switch the location of the toilet and vanity in your dad's bathroom so your enter facing a vanity instead of a toilet which is a lot nicer.

Instead of wood and glass installed permanently, consider two options. First, an open cube made of stained wood - 6' high x 6' wide for books, display, as a screen but not fixed. Ikea has expedit, but here is the nice version http://www.smartfurniture.com/products/LAX-Series-Bookshelf.html?st-t=Google_Campaign_PLA&vt-k=&vt-mt=&gclid=CMeu25rNuMICFYhefgodbHQAAw OR - use a sofa table behind a 7' sofa with its back to the dining area, and place tall buffet lamps with a standing sculpture between .. . divided, but flexible ..

Hi Ria Kindly go through this diagram for zoning of spaces and arrangement of furniture for your living and dining area. Your block dimensions dosen't match the scale of the plan but I have still provided with the best possible arrangement :) Hope this helps :) Do get back if you have any doubt :) Thanks & Regards Aditi Morayya Space Design

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