Right after I posted I got an email. This is what's coming: Alida Lovett Deschamps Burbank Dr. Debat Mme. Létuvé de Colnet Camille Bernardin Marie Brissonet Petite Marcelle Susan

I did some tweaking of your design to show you other options - e.g., moving the DW. It turns out the sink is almost centered on the island when you put enough prep workspace on the side opposite the DW - so if you don't like that, then consider eliminating the seat on the end and moving everything over. That would also give you even more prep space - although I think you have enough now (approx 45"). Regarding the pantry, I presented 4 options - they each have pluses and minuses (I think I like Option #1 using Zelmar's pantry the best). I switched the pantry and the refrigerator b/c the island was a "barrier island' b/w the Prep Zone on the island and the Refrigerator. By moving the refrigerator, the island is no longer a "barrier" to the refrigerator. Ideally, the island would not be a barrier to either the refrigerator or the pantry, but if has to be one, generally it's better to have the refrigerator in the more accessible location (i.e, not "barriered") In addition, you now have separate floor space for the Prep Zone, Cooking Zone, and Cleanup Zone and someone working at the cooktop won't run the risk of backing in to an open DW door (and stumbling) while holding a pot of boiling water (or other hot pot/pan). On the cooktop wall, I tried to make it symmetrical since it appears that's what you want (or at least your KD wants!) Note the 12" cabinet b/w the 24" Easy Reach and the 48" cabinet on the cooktop run. I think a 36"x24" Easy Reach would probably be better, but if you cannot get it or prefer the 12" cabinet, I suggest using a pullout cabinet instead of a standard cabinet. Here's a link to one of Rev-A-Shelf's versions (others make them as well): Cabinet Pullout Hood Organizer with Wood Adjustable Shelves Wall Accessories (12" Wide) Some options for the cabinets flanking the cooktop: * Two 24" cabinets on left + hood + two 24" cabinets on right (both with12" doors) + 12" cabinet + 24" easy Reach with 12" cabinet door * 18" cabinet + 30" + hood + 30" + 30" (18+12) + 24" Easy Reach w/12" door * 12" cabinet + 36" + hood + 36" + 24" + 24" Easy Reach w/12" door Before I discuss the pantry options, here's the layout: Zone map: So, about those Pantry Options (see picture below)... Option 1 (in the main layout). Either the 30" standard pullout your KD is probably planning from the looks of it or a cabinet w/drawers on the bottom and shelves above. Zelmar has such a pantry (so do at least two other GWer, but I can't remember which ones right now!) Unfortunately, Zelmar's pictures are no longer available, but I had saved one for future inspiration - I've posted it at the end. [Zelmar, if you're reading this - I hope it's OK with you! Let me...

What are you doing about weeds? Have you used a selective weed killer? Are you planning to use glyphosate? Are you doing an overseed or a renovation? What is your seed down date? Move the "mow short and bag everything up" to right before seeding. If this is an overseed, you should gradually reduce your mowing height. You may or may not need to dethatch. The aeration earlier may be enough. You want the aeration holes to fill in before seeding so the seeds don't fall down too deep. It's best to keep lime and fertilizer apart. Also good to do the lime well in advance of seeding (several months ago would have been ideal), so the sooner you can do that, the better. I have used lime before at seeding and nothing terrible happened. But it's better if the pH has been adjusted and is in a good range before putting seed down. Lime takes time to work. I would do it today. The aeration, when you can get that done, will push the lime further down into the ground, having about the same effect as if you applied the lime after aeration. Just get it down.

Missi, I can email you the file in PPT file if it helps with your own project. The resolution of the uploaded version is so poor you can't see the text. Color key as follows: Dark Navy - Outdoor Wall Sconces (model: Tech Lighting Aspen) Royal Blue - 4" Recessed LED lights, trimless (model: Element 4" High Output) Light Blue - 3" Recessed LED lights, trimless (model: Element Entra) Green - 3" Recessed LED lights, trimmed (model: Element Entra) Orange - Wall-washers, trimless (model: USAI Micros, 4-cell) Purple - Fans Fuchsia - Bathroom Wall Sconces Lime Green - Mirrors with back-lit LED Pink - Decorative Fixtures (either chandeliers or pendants or simple flush-mount ceiling fixtures depending on location) Red - Outdoor flood/security lights