"Thank you guys for all your insight!" Well primarily all due to our failures. We have found and reported on 10,000 ways that won't work. Video: Were some of those worms flying worms? Really Cool Video!

Thank you for a warm welcome! I hope to post pics soon. I have been quilting 6+ years and have done paper piecing, patchwork, applique (fusible, machine and hand) and a little free form with embellishing. I'm really a generalist- purses, totes, wall hangings, lap and bed size, table runners, etc. Current WIPS are bed quilt, purse and two stuffed cats. Of course, a few UFO's are safe in boxes! I am excited to try new things and appreciate all the ideas that are put forth here. I quilt and sew for my own satisfaction, not for competition. You all are inspiring!

I worked this up on and off today and b/f I saw your most recent reply. I did turn the island...but I'm not sure there's an issue. I think I see the stairs in the first picture after the layout. Which wall in your layout do they line up with...the left wall or the right wall that defines the alcove on the right (where I put the Refrigerator in my layout below)? Here it is anyway... It has two spacious Prep Zones...the island and the perimeter counter b/w the cleanup sink and the range. The MW drawer is to the left of the range. A Tea/Coffee/Beverage Center could be on the other side of the cleanup sink - there's 51" of counter space (24" DW + 27" cab). [Or, it could be an alternate location for a countertop MW or one hanging from the upper cab. Personally, I like the MW drawer better as well as it's location - near the refrigerator and a water source.] The island has room for 2 seats, and possibly a third. There are 54 inches b/w the island and the DR table. The 35" you have in your design is far too narrow. You can get away with that narrow a space if there's no other traffic in the area, but that's not the case in this situation. I also moved the DR table a bit out to give you 33". 32" is considered the bare minimum when there's no traffic behind the seats. For pantry space, there are 42 inches x 30" deep to put whatever configuration of pantry pullouts you'd like. There is also a 12" utility pullout for a broom, mop, Swifter, etc. That 12" is needed to allow the refrigerator doors to open fully.

20' can easily be accommodated, I've put in systems before with in some cases line sets as long as 100'. Just realize long line set runs require extra work and line set length requirements are not just length but also rise / drop from where the condenser sits. Yes piping, electrical wires etc. will have to be run to the condenser. The longer the line set run, you may minimize your choice among brands as some brands allow less in the amount of length / drop / rise in the line set. But at 20' total length any brand can handle that no problem provided the equipment is installed properly. If this is moving your AC condenser from current location you should NOT reuse the current line set in any fashion. Replace the whole thing to proper size. The HVAC contractor you choose should be well versed in things such as this, otherwise serious problems could follow.