In my opinion having cabinets come all the way up to the ceiling is great because then you don't have to clean the top of the cabinets :') which is always the place where grease and dirt end up bulding, and everything ends up sticky and gross haha

Omg I have so many thoughts and feelings! Creds - my mum's an interior designer who does a lot of kitchens and we just finished designing my new bespoke kitchen (it's going to be cornflower blue!!) so I have spent a lot of time thinking about kitchens recently. Here are my thoughts: - There definitely isn't enough room for an island. Bare minimum you need 1m of clearance between counters and both those renders had about 80cm behind the stove. If two people can't pass or you can't e.g. walk around an open dishwasher, it's terrible. Nice to have for sure but I think it's best to prioritise functionality. - I would do high cabinets on the dining room wall only. Putting them on the far side or wrapped around will trap the light and make the room feel so much smaller. I'd be much nicer to have open shelving around the sink/window to show off all your nice things, while the functional storage is less visually dominant, especially upon entering the room. - You can totally have a durable wooden countertop as long as it's sealed properly! - okay I'm drawing out a floorplan idea to have all the good bits as well as a coffee bar and spot to sit. I will DM it to you 😆

Do NOT put your fridge next to the wall like in the first two designs! I have that now and it’s the worst because the wall stops the door from fully opening making it really hard to get larger things in or out of the side of the fridge next to the wall. You want the fridge door to be able to open fully 180 degrees. Best of luck with the reno. Excited to see the final design 😊

I love option #3, BECAUSE you have a dining room. Islands are often utlized for more open concept floor plans, and I think an island with your closed off kitchen is kind of a funky design. I love the idea of having a table in there, and utilizing the U shaped kitchen.

My biggest worry about the 2 designs with the islands is that there wouldn't be enough space to stand in front of tbe oven with the oven door open. It feels like it would really hinder the functionality

I love the yellow tones of the second kitchen, but I feel like the last design is the most functional. You can always change the aesthetics, but the layout is solid. While islands are appealing, it's cutting your actual kitchen in half. Remember that you're going to have to maneuver around the island. They're great for a larger kitchen, but it's going to make your space feel cramped and uncomfy to cook and eat in. I recommend letting your kitchen be a functional work space and have your beautiful dinning room be the main room for meals. If you're dead set on having an island, your idea of having an unfixed one is your best bet. You don't want to be stuck with something for years that you've shelled out a bunch of money for and won't be able to easily change.

And why not a new door to the garden?? Leading to a cute area with a wooden table outside and lots if plants where you would want to have breakfast or lunch in summer in the sun ❤️

I think the fixed island layouts make the kitchen feel really small and like it would be hard to have multiple people in there at the same time. The open layout felt a lot better and having a moveable island seems like the way to go to me ✨

Make sure to take into account opening your fridge door. Very annoying if they hit a wall or cabinet and you're unable to take out the shelves or drawers if you need to. :)

I also highly recommend incorporating as many (deep) drawers as humanly possible over cabinets, especially on the bottom half of the kitchen, they're so much more useful!!!!!!

I know this is random 🤔 but even though I’m not a designer, I am a 3D student. I’ve been watching you for so long and i feel like we have similar styles. I kinda want to design your kitchen in 3D, knowing a bit more about what you might like, gives an advantage. 😆 And if you’re actually interested, I would do it for free since it would help my portfolio! Thank you girl for doing these videos, I love where the house design is going, since you manage to mix your personality with the quirks of an old house! I don’t know if you’re even going to see this message, but I love you anyways! 🥰

you being bored by the white subway tiles is exactly why i love watching this series lol. love how much personality, colour, and intrigue you add to the house.

Ariel maybe you could do a peninsula instead of an island? Like in the third layout, add a peninsula to the end of the counter along where the door to the dining room is. And you can add stools to one side. One thing that I learned from when my family redid the kitchen is that you shouldn’t underestimate how much counter and cabinet space is really needed, especially if you enjoy cooking and want to have all kinds of gadgets.

“A table as an unfixed kitchen object” : YES YES YES!!!!! That would be so cozy and classic and beautiful!!!

3rd layout is most usable and functional. They all seem kind of modern compared to other rooms in your house, though

They have "Kitchen Island Carts" / "Rolling Kitchen Islands" that you can move around, or in and out of, the kitchen. If you have space in the dining room, that could be where you store it out of the way.

My number 1 tip with upper cabinets is to ALWAYS go up to the ceiling!! I cannot waaaaait for this series omg. Also as other people have stated, watch XO, MaCenna - she just built her entire kitchen herself (cabinets, doors, island, etc). 💪

If you like the framed art but want it to be more useful- maybe frame some family recipes and include photos of the product too? I think that would be cute in a kitchen!

Having just finished a renovation here are my two cents: map out island and cabinet dimensions in your current space (painters tape is great for this) to get a feel for clearances and size esp when opening oven and fridge doors, save your old cabinet doors if you can and use them to test your paint colors since you can move them around in different light and mimic cabinets better than just painting walls, pick your countertops first and then choose complementing materials or it becomes impossible to complement everything else, think about where you want things to be stored when choosing cabinets (drawers vs shelves etc). Anyways I’m sure there’s more but have fun with it! And yes go for color! I went with a deep teal for my lower cabinets and white for uppers and I get constant complements and even better the darker color on bottom is forgiving when it comes to dirt, spills, etc.

I like the last design/layout but with different colors and definetely not that many textures. Honestly islands are great but they can make the room smaller so I don't know if it's worth it. I gotta add that the coffee/tea space in the first design was delicious!

the 3rd render was definitely the best layout wise, but they used WAY too many different colours/cabinets/shelves so it looked more slapped together rather than intentional. As for the vent hood, I know where I live you don't HAVE to have it vented outdoors. Mine isn't, but that is definitely something you would need to look into if you want to put your oven on that wall. Wood countertops are definitely a viable option as long as they're sealed well, and you take the time to refinish them if needbe, or epoxy them.

The U shaped kitchen feels so much bigger and the free floating table island idea is something I think would be wonderful! The right table could add so much character to the space!!

If you go for an art wall, you could feature your mug collection in it, dispersed on various hooks or tiny shelf moments throughout the other art? So enjoying watching your lovely home renovation! It’s delightfully colourful and refreshingly different ❤

We have a yellow kitchen and it's honestly the most cheerful sight on a morning 💛

You should watch McKenna videos about her kitchen. She did all her cabinets herself and explains everithing in full detail Edit: I like aspects of every design but non of them seems like you. You design more whimsy and old timey and everyone of these is more modern. Like the first is very farmhouse and very tired (everyone has thise kitchen now), the secong is more midcentury modern (I love the yellow but I don't see it in your house), the last one vibes more real to your house but has some industrial touches that are a no go (the layout is what goes better to the time period of your house)

If you want to keep the little window I think it would look very neat and purposeful with open shelving around it, kind of incorporating it as a bigger decorative shelf

Definitely steer clear from wood countertops unless you’re prepared to properly treat it and maintain it regularly! I had them for like two years and I didn’t do a good job maintaining them and they got slimy, stained, mildewy and gross. I switched it out for a laminate that looks like wood and it gives the exact same effect but for way cheaper and way easier to maintain!

the third layout is definitely my favorite - it makes the kitchen seem less cramped, but I like the brighter colors of the green/yellow better than the darker more muted colors of the third. you could always try a thin roll-away island for the kitchen that can be moved out of the way if needed, or cut out the cabinets in the lower portion of the far wall, add a big picture window, and use that counter space as a bar - letting you have a small space to sit and enjoy the kitchen that is also out of the way when you're working, and provides a lot of light. I'm hugely in favor of more light in kitchens - it just feels better to not be in a tiny cramped, dark space.

I know perimeter design feels boring but it makes so much sense in a kitchen. And built in islands are permanent. So I think your idea of experimenting with a more fluid “island” in the #3 design is great. I was thinking that too! That’s my favorite and as a template, it can then be adorned for your aesthetic. Cool video, thank you!

Consider making lots of drawers in place of cabinets, and a baking nook. The drawers are so much easier to access all of your stored items without crawling into the cabinets or removing things in front. I am going to add pull out drawers into the cabinets in my own kitchen. I absolutely love the baking nook! The kitchenaide mixer, blender, food processor, Emersion blender all fit easily in the nook and hide the items yet they are easily accessible. Also a pull out trash can covered with a cabinet door is really convenient.

You can treat and seal wood countertops so that you put wet things on them and not worry about damage. If you are really rough on them, they’re pretty easy to refinish and they look like new again!

U-shaped gets you the most kitchen, also most useful if multiple people are cooking together

Suggestion, depending on the layout you opt for - since you’re replacing the windows anyway, you could replace one of them with patio doors (let’s in more light, would allow you to make a little patio outside to eat when the weather is nice). That’s what I would’ve put in the first design (if the outside space allowed for it), it would’ve made that blank wall better. I can’t wait to see what you come up with,

For the style of your home I would love to see more none kitchen storage solutions like a big wooden hutch with more of a table type island using your sink (that only 1 did). I have butcher block countertops and they're sealed properly once a year and I don't worry at all about water staining or anything as it's easy ro fix when re sealing. I think they all missed the mark and didn't think if adding casement windows and beams to match the esthetic of your house.

I love the third one. It suits the space the most and if you simlified the colors and textures to make it feel less modern, I think it would fit in with the house perfectly. The two designs with islands just make the space feel so small and weirdly oblong. If you really want an island for practical use, I agree using a table or mobile island would work better. Or, instead of going with a full U shape, you could do an L shape on the left and top walls and then use the right wall for a tabletop work space. That also might help the room feel more open.

only 5 mins in but please consider a narrow, antique bakers table as your island. I've seen them left all wood and I've seen them with stone tops. Absolutely stunning and goes with the age of your home :) ok updates - I have so many ideas: quartz countertops would be perfect. They come in a lot of options and are very durable and low maintenance while still being a natural material. Also, look into brick pavers for kitchen floors; its such a historic look that would play off the wood beams well. A victorian "unfixed" kitchen all along one wall would be true to the home and give a lot of floor space. For the art wall, pretty aprons and aesthetic hanging cutting boards can be like art but also utilitarian. For the backsplash - look at "hand glazed" subway tiles. They're way more raw and natural. Paired with dark grout for contrast.

This is a great way to get a peek at different ideas and make sure you don't get stuck in one way of thinking about a space. None of these seemed like your style at all, but now I'm more excited to see what you have decided to do!

this is such a fun video, i totally agree with you saying that it s super hard to imagine a different layout once your brain kinda locks down on one, so this is super useful to see what other possibilities are out there!

My home growing up had a table that was pulled out from the cabinets if we needed extra space. It is great! It was a slab of wood between the countertop and the cabinets, with a folded leg, basically we will pull out the slab (one end will stay connected in the space its stored), pull down the leg, and had a whole extra table to work on. If you want more details / it's not clear here, I can maybe try to draw it

No matter the amount of counter space, it's always nice to have two pull out bread board/cutting board on each side of the cooktop. I use mine all the time, they are so handy, and then just clean and push back under the countertop.

I feel like the layout and moodiness of the third design, with your idea of a nice wooden table in lieu of a kitchen island, and the coffee bar and high cabinets of the first design combined would be soooo good!

I recently thrifted a copy of The Kitchn's cookbook which goes into depth about how to design a kitchen! One important thing that stood out to me was the triangle of sink, stove, fridge. The way these three elements are arranged in relation to each other makes a big difference in the utility of you space while you're cooking! I'd recommend their book for kitchen design inspiration. They also have profiles on various people's kitchens and how they use them!

Hi! So many thoughts and love how these three designers gave you different ideas. Am also a designer and recently redid our kitchen, moving from a galley style kitchen with a fixed island on one side (our old kitchen was a very similar layout to the second design you shared.) Guests never wanted to sit at the stools because the space felt so small… Also, once we removed the fixed island I realized how annoying and anxiety producing that long galley was. If more than one person needed to be in there it felt so crowded. Without even fully realizing it, we had basically resigned ourselves to only having one person in the kitchen at a time. Once we opened that up to more of an ‘L’ / ‘U’ shape we could have 2 or even 3 people functioning in the kitchen at once. Everything suddenly felt easier and the space felt so much larger. We included a small wooden island on casters with drawers and open shelves for extra storage and it is perfect! Just think through how many people you might want to be able to use the space at once before you finalize the layout!

I think you should do this for the spooky room! Loved this video!!

We have an itty bitty kitchen in my house but ADORE our rolling butcher block thing. It functions like an island so well, can be moved and locked easily, and has a bit of storage underneath which is essential to our lives! love all of this creativity and can't wait to see how your kitchen emerges!

A few advices on kitchens : you can have too much storage, really (and accumulate stuff inside that you don't need). An island is a great place for other people to sit and talk with you while you cook. The sink should DEFINITELY be below a window. And remember the holy trinity : kitchen, stove, prep space. Mine are in a triangular formation (stove close to the sink, island/prep table in front) and this saves you so much going back and forth. Can't wait to see what you transform your kitchen into !

Thank you for the lovely video! Personally, I think I preferred the last design without a kitchen island because that felt less cramped and looked like a better use of the space. I completely agree though that it was too many textures. Open shelving is very popular now but is a pain to keep tidy in the kitchen. I really like cabinets with glass fronts as an alternative. I cannot wait to see your kitchen renovation, Ariel! Best of luck! :)

I LOVE the layout of the third design .. I think it’s the way to go in your own style!

This was so fun! As a person with a kitchen island, that is the one thing we are going to remove/change whenever we redo our kitchen. It feels like we are always navigating around it or passing stuff over it and it becomes a clutter spot, especially if there are no outlets in it so you can use it as a prep spot. Also for things like knives, we put a magnetic bar up to mount ours above our prep counter and it has been so nice as a way to both get countertop space back and have it more open and accessible. Function is so important!

Ariel, focus on the layout bc you can decide on all the other things once the layout is what you want. I love the third one as there is a lot of counter space and storage. I have a rolling island that makes up for the lack of the fixed island, and it works perfectly.

if it’s just you in the kitchen, the island would fit fine, but having multiple people in the kitchen would be too cramped i think. Like you couldn’t walk around someone standing by the island. i’m so excited to see what you do with it!!

Your house gives me Victorian vibes and having the cabinets go all the way to ceiling will further emphasize that, so why not go with the layout of the last kitchen but then put a nice big distressed tall wood table in the middle of the kitchen with gives you that island you like? I feel like that would be very functional and really play into your design :) excited to see what you do!

Oh, I hope there are wood beams in the ceiling! ❤ For the kitchen, I'd suggest a locking wheel butcher block type island. They're available in so many different styles and sizes. Also, looking at the third design made me wonder about considering the view straight through from the dining room and somehow creating a focal point in that spot. Maybe even a window there, for more light to travel through both rooms?

Yes! Please get renderings done for the spooky room! 🤩

Design #1 was my favorite! love the fridge & sink placement--a window over the sink is so dreamy! the coffee bar was so so good and your idea for the unfixed island would work for this one as well! i'd keep the weird window open and add some open shelving around it. the wall is def too open but it'd be great for some french doors or another window and some art!

I feel like the first one is the best! I would just reverse the walls like you were saying and the island & coffee station is perfect! Moving the microwave is easy and you could even get one for above a stove with a vent. I think you can change everything else to your taste! I will say I've lived in the 2nd kitchen layout and it sucks. so much wasted space. Sending love on your amazing renovation journey 💕

can’t wait to see how it looks combined with the rest of your house!

I am DYING to see the kitchen and the Spooky Room transformations!

I honestly think the black backsplash is what makes the third design so stunning. It works so well with the color scheme

I really see your kitchen being a colorful, french county, eclectic feel. Just very cozy and "cluttered" with a beautiful lamp in the corner for evening.

Hello! The U shaped kitchen is definitely the most functional but also makes the room look larger. I think if you replace the (awful) wooden stuff at the far end of the u shaped kitchen & did your coffee bar there with open shelving for your mugs above it, it would look great. You could also consider making the coffee bar with no cabinets beneath it, so you could have stools there to sit & chat over coffee. A long, very narrow table could give you your kitchen island feel, whilst making it not fixed in place. I love your videos x

I think the layout of #3 is perfect, and the colours in #2 suit the space best, and might work even better with the wooden cabinets, yellow walls, and white tile backsplash. #1 and #2 have the advantage of the island, but as you say, getting a table in there would solve that issue, and you would be able to move it!

Will the ‘spooky room’ be a giant library ?😳 😮 I am so intrigued to find out !!

Ariel, you 1000% need yellow somewhere in your kitchen. It’s so lovely and warm. I agree that islands are so awesome and useful. We bought a beautiful butcher block island from ikea and is so great to have. Maybe something like that can be your pop of wood tone.

I love the last one so much but with the coffee bar from the first design!! You are going to do such a good job no matter which one you choose!! Can't wait to see the process

My favourite design was the first one. I just love the layout and I think you could use that blank wall space for your many mugs by putting loads of little hooks on that blank wall. I also think an island would be very useful because you mentioned that you would want somewhere to sit in the kitchen and I think an island would look better than a bench and be more useful 😊

The U shape is my favorite because I envision the other end of your kitchen with one or two wingback chairs and a round table for your cozy moment. A more traditional approach which seems to suit yourself and your home Have fun making it your own!!

Yes, please, do a video like this with designs for the spooky room. 👏 I agree that there are two many textures in the 3rd design, but the U-shape definitely seems like it would be the most functional. In the first design, I’m surprised they didn’t put in patio doors on the outside wall for more light.

We need that vibrant green kitchen! I have ceiling-height cabinets and they are brilliant - plus you don’t have to dust above them! But my kitchen is also tiny and I only have one wall of cabinets (two, actually, either side of my oven!) I wouldn’t put the stove next to the wall for accessibility - it’s a nightmare if you’re putting anything big in the oven! Also, bigger windows! Bring in all that sunshine!

Would love to see designers' take on The Spooky Room™!

Hey I'm a kitchen designer in the UK and I know we have very different kitchens and smaller appliances than you guys but watching this made my fingers itchy to re-design it again, only number 2 captured your aesthetic. I don't know if you have these in Canada but in a lot of apartments we put in extractors with recirculating kits, the charcoal filters inside them get rid of any cooking smells and pump the air back into the room without losing any heat. No outside ducting necessary so they can be placed onto the dining room wall and they're a lot more economical in terms of keeping your house warm!

I honestly love the layout of the first kitchen (green) and that empty wall I would put french doors on and open it to the outdoors. This was great to watch, thanks.

Hi Ariel! I've had some experience working w interior designers, so I want you to know that you can always continue to give them feedback + further info of what you want and it allows the designers to make some changes and personalize the kitchen even more, despite already have created a 3D rendering of a kitchen idea (which is not final). You can ask them to change the layout, height of the cabinets, adding diff chairs, adding a possible rolling cart, etc. and they'll attempt to adapt and translate all your requests through planning (for possible execution purposes). The choice of designer really relies of what kind of style of design they work with and also the client's budget they can work with. There is a lot of freedom and challenges involved and it can be really fun to find out what you can do alongside a professional.

I’d love another sims rendition with your updated ideas of your kitchen!!

I really like the 3rd design, in terms of storage and the placement. I think storage in the kitchen is very important if you want to actually have functional kitchen that you are cooking in etc. Great video :)

For me and my style, I absolutely love #3 with certain minor changes. The cabinets are fabulous and like what I assume are double ovens on the far end wall. While #1 and #2 were ok, #3 felt welcoming (for me and my personal style). Looking forward to what you decide with your own style!!

I’m obsessed with wood countertops right now, I cook ALOT though so I’m not sure they’re practical but I’m really tempted…I love the warm cozy vibes they give.

You mentioned the Sims - it would be fun if you made a shell of your kitchen and uploaded it to the Sims 4 gallery and then we could all decorate it and upload our designs to give you some more inspo and ideas.

You can put a stove fan vent inside a cupboard. That was a lot of fun! I enjoyed it too. What I liked about the yellow kitchen is they used the sink. And they used the quirky window. I would incorporate that into the kitchen you liked the best.

FUN!! I enjoyed hearing your generous & honest critiques of both the +/-'s. What you brought up was well expressed & I could definately see/understand your points of view. Please consider doing this processing for your upstairs area. I totally enjoy your approaches whether on your books or decorating ideas & house renovations.

i love the layout of the last one, especially having the sink in front of the window, but i prefer the theme of the first (as well as the coffee station). I agree that there is a lot of wasted space in the first design and it looks unbalanced. and I do think that if you could include an island/ seating area would be great for when you have company!! especially since the kitchen is a separate room from the dining room/ living room. can’t wait to see what you come up with!! ❤

I really think that the pink layout with the u shaped "galley" style kitchen is very nice and the idea of a mobile kitchen island like a table or a cart that can be movable is a good idea. I don't understand why no one is putting in just a plain archway to the dinning room and the same to the living room. Are the doors required because of some sort of architectural reason? Also why not have a large picture window from the kitchen to the dining room? Then you can see your gallery wall you already made. Separating spaces is great but the kitchen can get lonely if you are cut off from the rest of the house. I will enjoy every single video you make Ariel. I love your enthusiasm and your passionate relationship with color in your home. I am not so brave but I like to see you play with it so happily!

I don’t know if you already know the video about Matilda Goad’s kitchen - if not you should definitely check that out! Her style really reminds me of you with her love for colour, fun tiles, coziness and practicality! She also has a beautiful old table as a kitchen island in the middle of the room! 💛 Anyways I’m very excited to see what you’ll do!

Dear sweet Ariel, thank you for inspiring me and making me feel brave enough to finally tackle decorating our house. I had been stuck in analysis paralysis combined with massive fear of messing up since we bought it in 2021. I've since painted a room black, yes BLACK and I'm adding actual colors to the rest of the house! I'm not a fan of white on white on white on gray on white etc. You've shown me that it's ok to take the chance and add the color! Just do it!

Well, where to start. Loved the idea of a U-shaped kitchen as it gives lots of cabinet and counter space. Really liked the coffee bar option in the first one. Make sure you get pot drawers instead of just cabinets on the bottom, it will change your life. Also no open shelves near cooktop...constant cleaning. I like the idea of an antique harvest table in U-shaped design. Yellow kitchen felt like two corridors and not very practical. I also think tweeking of appliance placement is needed in U-shaped. Redid ours last year, it turned out great. All the best!❤

Ariel I'm literally obsessed with your outfit. I kept pausing to appreciate your shirt, top, trouser combo

Hi Ariel, I've been watching your videos for about a year and I love your quirky style and inventive designs! My initial thought is to go with a farmhouse style kitchen, with older and vintage pieces. Freestanding cabinets, a work table or island, a refurbished stove, an antique hutch or cupboards. Build all the storage you need, maybe have a pantry area for things that aren't used all the time, etc. You have a delightful style going; I'd like to see the kitchen reflect you and the rest of the house. Oh, and please, leave that wonderful pass through into the dining room! And have fun! Carolyn Schaefer Concord, Massachusetts

In the yellow design, if you're at the end of the island, you'd have a hard time getting out past the other person. In the last one, I agree that there are too many elements. BTW, I love designing kitchens! -Sharon

I love the first design, I would put in full length windowed doors on the righthand wall and make a patio outside the kitchen, and put tiled floors in the kitchen and patio to make a indoor/outdoor feel (my personal dream, idk if it would work with the layout of your house)!

that yellow is to die for!!

you could always add a kitchen island with lockable wheels! that way you can move it around if need be and it can double as a sort of dining table/eating area. we’ve got a sort of odd layout and so we’re thinking of doing that to help with the flow and liveability of the place :) edit: have just gotten to the third design 😓 great minds think alike!

ive had such a shit day, and its only 11am!! I just felt awful and sad, and then I watched this video and it calmed me, it felt like a friend was distracting me in a really calm way. thank you for posting xxxx so excited for the kitchen reno!!! woohoo!!!

COULD not click this fast enoough!!!! THANK YOU ARIEL!

This is getting me so excited to see more kitchen videos! I think the layout of kitchen 3 is the most functional, but agree that there are too many textures, ect. The black is so heavy compared to the whimsical and dreamy vibe of the rest of the house. Something similar to the color vibe from 2 would brighten up 3 so much. Adding a peninsula on the end cabinet right by the door on 3 would help the lack of the island for sure. Can't wait to see more! 💛 Something else to consider that the first two designers did is that those double door fridges against a wall are very cumbersome! You lose a lot of access to one side by not being able to actually fully open the door against the wall and can even damage the wall over time.

Two things! One they make vent hoods that don't need any external outlet! So they can go anywhere and Two the microwaves that are lower open like a drawer and you place your food in top down. It's actually much nicer cause you don't have to reach up and grab something hot plus you can see your food directly when you open it without having to take it out if its not done and needs more time.

My father is a kitchen designer, the nicer the kitchen the weirder the appliance placements are lol the microwave in the island is totally a thing! I personally like the idea of hiding it away but it would be some getting used to being so low.

I love the designs but for me I think I would add an accordion doors on the left side of the wall that leads to outside with a patio outside. Then the right side of the wall will have all the cabinet with an island, kinda like the first layout. But I definitely don't think you should make the cabinets, if you watch XO Macenna's vlogs you would know why lol. Love everything happening for you and excited to see where it will go and yes please spooky room makeover like this!😍

I like the layout of the last one but the cohesiveness of the color and materials of the first two.

Oh, my gosh. Ariel. Number 3 for the win! This is the one that makes the most sense, layout-wise anyway. I love the colors too. Lots of cabinets, lots of counter space. There are things I'd change (yes, the floor, that dark backsplash, and the few too many colors/textures and modern elements), and I'd add in more of the whimsical style you seem to love, but the layout scores. You could use a kitchen cart /cabinet for an island. They tend to be smaller and on wheels so you can move them around. In my opinion, the room is much too small for a fixed island. I'm not understanding the number 2 design at all. There's no storage space and no counter space. (I'm wondering if that designer has ever cooked.) Number 1 was too modern farmhouse aka too much like what everyone else has, and I don't see that in you. This was fun, and I'm sure whatever you do will be amazing. You've taken chances so far in the house, and the payout has been grand. I love your choices. Peace.

My dad has a built in table/island in his tiny kitchen. It is wonderful because 1) you can sit down and chop things, 2) mum and I often use it just to work as it is a nice "desk" close to the coffee 😂 3) We eat there if we are only two at home, 4) It is *only* counter space for working. I bake all my cakes in that area. Because it is unreal how quickly the rest of the benches get filled with stuff! 5) it feels like the centre of the house as I often sit down and talk while my dad prepares food.