[jyl]

tabs, walk-in pantry, that's a good one. I don't even have a walk-in closet. Why the peninsula or island? - I don't think countertops alone will give me enough working space.

dad, your kitchen looks like my kitchen #1 alternative. The inside corner base cabinet that is between your range and your sink - do you have some way to access it, or do you just forget about using that space?

mike, makes sense, to prefer drawers to cabinets or slide-outs. I need to look at some pics and get okay with the aesthetic.