your revamped kitchen the way you intend, it's better to speak up than to end up dealing with the flaw on a daily basis. Be patient. A good kitchen plan takes time to create, and so does bringing it to life. Putting in effort on the front end, from choosing finishes to thinking through the work zone , will pay off in the long run. And the last thing you want is a rushed construction job, so don't hurry the contractors -- no matter how anxious you are to put your new kitchen to work. I think Ivie's experience is common. There are so many decisions to make that people do get overwhelmed. I think one of the most important things I do as a designer is to set out a logical progression of decisions so the client can get out from under the paralysis that takes over when there are too many things to figure out all at once. The kitchen remodel I am currently working on was brought to me by a contractor whose client had not made a single decision in six weeks. Now we have a fantastic plan and she is so excited about her remodel. It's nice for me too, because every time I talk to her she tells me how I am worth every penny and then some. :0) She makes my day! If you are about to invest a considerable amount of money in a kitchen-remodel do yourself a big favor, use 10%