Poppy&Kaylee
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MichelleLW :
one word of advice... the drawer microwave is AWFUL .
2026-10-02 22:42:25
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Jeni :
Search Julie Jones Designs. She has some wise suggestions.
2026-10-02 22:30:39
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m 🌹 :
drawers drawers drawers!!! i wish we did more deep large drawers and less lower cabinets
2026-10-02 22:07:32
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🌹 Tracey 💐 :
Advice: open the dishwasher and oven door see if you have enough room around your mock island.
2026-10-02 21:45:12
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vickiegreenjarvis :
As a kitchen designer myself (30 plus years), your kitchen is quite tight for the big gathering island that you want. Stay with the peninsula. You’ll feel more comfortable with multiple people in the sauce, especially as R and P get older. If you choose to add the island, extend the finished ends back the 12” that you want the overhang so you can box the stools in so it doesn’t seem quite so sloppy. Also, in your beverage area I would do a cabinet that comes to the countertop and add pocket doors…you’ll probably keep them open most of the time, but, when you want to cover them up and close everything in you’ll be glad you did.
2026-10-02 22:25:32
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Emily Wilson :
Do you use the formal dining room? Why not turn that into part of the kitchen including a walk in pantry?
2026-10-03 02:04:16
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Rachael :
I don’t think your kitchen has the space for an island but maybe I’m just bad at visualizing 🙈
2026-10-02 21:15:40
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hayley.onpaper :
Keep the peninsula! That seating will probably get used more than the breakfast nook- at least it would in my house. My kids love sitting and chatting while I cook.
2026-10-02 21:27:27
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Ditdee :
Oh I love the breakfast nook idea!
2026-10-02 21:10:15
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Courtney :
Just an idea: an island that is on wheels that can be moved when not being used?
2026-10-02 23:55:13
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jessicapogue710 :
We got rid of our peninsula (similar layout to your home) and it opened the kitchen up so much! Our kids don't miss the peninsula seating. They just sit at the table/breakfast nook area. As our family grows (kids maybe get married, etc), we loved the more open design without the peninsula. It allows us to get a larger table or add more seating for big holidays without feeling cramped or impeding the flow of traffic.
2026-10-02 22:58:46
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Michelle :
Make the island as large as possible with overhang for stools, you won’t regret. You could eliminate the need for a breakfast nook if you just pull everything out. Many people don’t like drawer microwaves after they get them, I would research. You could do a wall oven and built in microwave with a separate cooktop. Also, don’t get a counter-depth refrigerator, instant, long term regret, lol. Good luck!
2026-10-03 04:02:47
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Aliceandurtzel :
Will someone seated at the island have to move every time you need to open the fridge? Will you have enough storage if you change the cabinets next to the fridge into a beverage center?
2026-10-03 15:31:29
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thymeforrenewal :
Do the option with the Island. 1000%.
2026-10-02 21:17:24
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Jes_sica22 :
Hello. Kitchen designer here, but in Canada. The minimum walkway clearance is 36" but on the tighter side. And overhang on countertop is usually 12" for sitting. Also, keep some space to walk and use the fridge with someone sitting.. With that said, it could help make the decision.
2026-10-02 21:46:11
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peyton⚡️ :
Keep the peninsula but add built ins under the bay window for extra storage. The island seems crammed.
2026-10-02 21:40:50
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NoNickNameHere :
It’s hard to tell how much space there actually is in the video, but my only advice is do not go for the island if you’re concerned it’ll be tight. Especially near your appliances. My dad put in an island in a space that really probably shouldn’t have accommodated one and it’s terrible. He regrets it. It’s tight. Opening the appliances near it, while they all fit, is annoying. And it just looks goofy honestly. If it’s already tight with just the island, I wouldn’t expect seating to work. Maybe downsize the island.
2026-10-02 22:29:35
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Staci G :
I thought I was the only one that needed to use tape and cardboard to visualize spacing …glad I’m not alone 😊
2026-10-02 21:14:31
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Laura :
Breakfast nook and island!!
2026-10-02 21:21:08
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Kristie A :
My kids and family always choose the sit at the counter vs the breakfast nook whenever I’m working in the kitchen. Precious moments that aren’t the same when they are at the table. Wish we would have worked the kitchen differently with no cute breakfast nook.
2026-10-02 21:57:25
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mjamesva2019 :
Option 1. I think you will like the breakfast nook. If necessary the island can be tasking space. And if needed you can have a couple stools, especially if you have overhang on the one side. The stools could fit under the overhang.
2026-10-02 21:14:45
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victoria mergola-may :
option 1! you’ll never regret more counter space even if it can’t have seating! i love the breakfast nook idea too!
2026-10-02 21:16:41
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ASA :
Can they make the island 21" in depth, you will want a 12" overhang for stools for comfort. (33" total depth). Your walkways you will want 36" at MIN. 42-48" is better.
2026-10-18 15:02:58
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