We are about to start our remodeling journey and need your help! Here is what we are currently thinking for our kitchen. If you have any suggestions, please let us know. At this point we are trying to stay within the current space without knocking down any walls.

Some questions/concerns:
- In this drawing we have the gas range and oven separated, which makes the oven, microwave and fridge along one wall. Is this too crowded? Should we opt for range/oven combo unit instead?
- Is the fridge too far away from the rest of the space?
- Currently the dishwasher is to the left of the sink, we are thinking of adding the breakfast bar, would this space be too tight?
- There is some dead space underneath a picture window next to the breakfast bar. We were thinking of adding a little bookshelf under the window. Would this look weird?

Appreciate any feedback!