I have a U-shaped kitchen, so 2 corners. I used to have diagonal uppers as you have shown, and i HATED them - there was far too much surface area for the size of the door, and things either got lost in the back or I couldn't reach them (or both). In my new kitchen, I put in Easy-reach uppers, and I love them.

One of my base corners has a Super Susan in a diagonal cabinet, with a drawer above. I had a local cabinet maker build mine, so I could get whatever I wanted - I don't know what your options are in your brand.

My other corner is closed off completely, with drawers on each side of the corner. My kitchen is small, and I felt it was better to use space efficiently, instead of trying to squeeze out every last inch of storage. Here's a photo - once the countertops were installed, the corner became completely inaccessible (though I did drop a time capsule in there).

Here is a better picture of the floor plan.
I just wanted to check and make sure I've thought everything out.
Is the island big enough or too big.
Is there anything I haven't addressed?

It looks like you only have one drawer stack. I'd add as many as possible. There's a part of me that wants to flip the range and sink (I know....window) for functionality reasons.

I like your suggestions. I am seriously considering letting go of the bottom corner.
I will ask about the drawer stacks- that would definitely be do-able.
and yeah, I don't like where the stove top is either but, Pretty much the only place I can put it. However, the fridg and oven's are trading places. will make it so much easier to get a drink!

I somehow missed the oven placement. That'll help for sure! I still want to orient the island the other way. Is there ant way to bump out the left side even with what I think is a glass door?

I like the idea of swapping the fridge and oven.
I also gave a super Susan. I thought about the easy reach but stayed with the corner and put Susans on the 2 upper shelves.

remodelfla -
So what I am hearing is that the island should be slightly larger and be north/south versus east/west.Also, there will be some overhang on each end. My contractor calls it an eyelash type treatment.

a2gemini-
will definitely have susans in the uppers. this will no doubt get lost in there.

I added one more drawer stack!

Thanks for the suggestions.

This post was edited by Wagle on Sat, Oct 12, 13 at 14:24