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.

coming to the dining area..yes id say you remove the seating entirely and concentrate on a foyer area since you already have space for a drawing room on the floor.. id suggest erecting a glass and marble wall in line with the wall that runs between the pooja room and the bedroom..say a bit of marble-glass-marble-glass-marble.in this case you have a small foyer area demarcated by this wall feature.you can deck it up by placing a nice console table in front of the central marble wall with a nice mirror to reflect the space and make it look larger or a sculpture with beautiful bracket lights on either side to accentuate the same.and on the backside of this wall you could have a crockery unit with a huge painting or a cluster of family snaps above it. if you could brief me a little on the look you're adapting for your house i could suggest some more treatments for the walls.if you want to avoid using too much marble you could also opt for a marble wood and glass look where you could take out some concealed storage for shoes etc. regarding the drawing room - what about a huge 4 seater in the center instead of 2 - two seaters with a table in the middle as in the plan..if you remove the central coffee table maybe you could replace the single seater with a chaise for 2 and also replace the 2 center tables with a nice long table in the center with an area rug running below it..if you could help me with the room dimensions maybe we could add 2 pouffes in front of the 4 seater so it creates more seating and doesnt obstruct the view if you plan to put a TV on the wall. what look do you have in mind for your terrace garden ? something zen or a little rustic toeing on the lines of the contemporary ? sorry for the late reply as i was travelling.. hope this helps! :)

Seems weird not to incorporate it into the design -- I'm all about having things "look intentional" rather than working around them later. Like could the island have connected to this, rather than extending past it? or been L-shaped, so there's room for an extra stool, and also a wall cabinet? Anyway, hard to discuss that in the abstract without kitchen plans. I'm with miacometlady's original advice to not worry about it right now, and decide how to deal with it once the bulk of your kitchen is in place. You might find that you hardly notice it, with all the beautiful new finishes, or it might seem obvious to put some stainless or glass shelves there, or maybe simple is best and one simple hanging picture does the job. Don't stress about it until After. :)

Hello Mr.Anand Joseph Hope this May help you out!!! 1. Single panel partition For small compact houses creating a large partition is not an ideal choice. Instead you should opt for a similar looking single panel fittings which will mark the separate areas without making the room look cramped. 2. Long room layout For those of you who have a long rectangular shaped room like this then opting for a similar layout is an ideal choice. The designer has used a single wall to incorporate the kitchen as well as the living space. Along with this he has also turned the island into a dining space. 3. Half wall partition If you do not want a completely open kitchen then this half wall partition is a great alternative. By creating a partition with glass and bricks you can achieve the privacy that you are looking for and yet will be able to eliminate the use of permanent walls within the room. 4. Connected dining table Another great way to combine the areas together is by connecting the dining table with your main Kitchen island. By doing so you can make the space multi functional. This will also make it easy for you to serve food as you do not have to walk from one room to the other. 5. Enclosed kitchen This enclosed kitchen layout can also be a great alternative while you are trying to combine different areas in one room. The kitchen has a service window which gives you enough space to pass on food making it easy for you to cater your guests. 6. Narrow kitchen If you want to give your dining and drawing room more space then the kitchen then opting for this narrow layout is the perfect choice. By using a single wall to install cabinets and appliances you can keep the rest of the room free for other purpose. 7. Spacious layout The best way to make a room looks spacious is by setting furniture in different corners. The Designer for this house has used one corner to create a living room whereas the opposite corner to incorporate a dining table. 8. Wooden partition If you have a large room that needs to be transformed then installing this wooden partition between your living and dining space is highly recommended. This type of wooden partition will give your home a beautiful and elegant touch. 9. Open layout If you have a small room that needs to be utilised then this open area layout is the best option. The designer has created a kitchen island which acts as a dining table and also a preparation area for your meals. Apart from this the L-shaped couch can also give you a maximised seating area. 10. Compact layout The designer of this house has opted for a open kitchen where all the counters are set in a U-shaped which gives you enough space in the middle. Along with this the dining table is also situated right in front of the kitchen so that it is easy to move around.