Kitchen planning - we are missing the idea

That really looks very fragmented. And then the SBS, which looks like it was bought later at that spot. And the line on the wall... just not okay. The layout with the cooktop all the way to the right is total nonsense and then the wall cabinets hung just anywhere... was that the first kitchen the kitchen person planned? I recommend a visit to the [K U E C H E N F O R U M] for a proper plan.

What I also wonder:

What kind of open cabinet compartment is that next to the oven? What kind of divisions are those generally? Do you also have a compartment for the microwave?

And yes, as mentioned several times: I really find the stovetop thing really terrible, or rather totally impractical. Make sure you have space on both the left and right sides of the stove and additionally that the stove is not next to a side wall - that would certainly feel very cramped.

Wow - first of all, thank you very much for the many answers. I will try to address many things.

Yes, the issue with the cooktop being so close to the wall was also a topic for us. Currently, we have a super small kitchen and it was not a problem so far. Therefore, we didn’t think much more about it. We can still move the sink a little. But since the drain is already in the floor slab, there are probably limits. A SBS has always been my dream. Built-in refrigerators are unfortunately not an option at all. Yes - the downdraft ventilation... was a long topic for us. My wife raves about it and definitely does not want an extractor hood.

We have now reconsidered and really like the suggestion from hausnrplus25.

Since your kitchen is not small, it is questionable whether so many wall cabinets are necessary?!
Personally, I would extend the wall cabinets on the left around the corner from the tall cabinets and then finish with an open shelf.
Ceiling spots/lights then above the cooktop.

I would not put a wall cabinet above the cooktop.

In addition to that, we could move the base cabinets a bit. Change the 90 cm on the left to 60 cm, so that there is 30 cm more free space next to the cooktop. I think that should still work with the drain. And then hang two lights down above the cooktop.

Nowadays it is very difficult to find competent kitchen planners. We had the feeling that everyone just wanted a quick conclusion.

Let's be honest, why is your wife crazy about a downdraft extractor? Those things are for kitchen islands and take up storage space. When it comes to aesthetics, you can also install modules that are not visible. Or ceiling hoods.

I also definitely recommend the AI forum. There are top experts who make the best out of your kitchen. I think the drain is not the biggest problem.

Honestly. A good consultant should also get at least something reasonably drawn. What has been planned here is simply bad.

And reconsider the SbS ... it is extremely unfavorable for kitchen use because the fridge section is on the right and does not open towards the kitchen ... everything needed for the sink/cooktop always has to be taken out around the door. And check what can still be done with the water position. The screed is not yet laid, and water/wastewater for the kitchen could still be concealed in the floor structure and thus laid fairly freely. I would put the sink on the island, then at least the fridge position makes some sense, and the cooktop can be positioned with sufficient space on the right and left. Instead of a downdraft extractor, install a built-in extractor in the wall cabinet ... this also clarifies the lighting, etc.