Kitchen & Living Room Design

Measurements requested. A couple are guesses because the wall is there so I can't be sure where the risers inside the wall start / end.

Most updated layout with notes

Please note that the project deadline has been extended to Friday, July 25th to allow for changes based on the new information below regarding constraints in making changes to the apartment.

I am uploading a new picture of the apartment layout with new notes.

The window fan in the kitchen cannot be moved.
The heating unit by the kitchen wall cannot be moved.
Plumbing (sink, dishwasher) must stay on the side of the kitchen that it is currently on (left side looking at the layout).
The dining area cannot have water pipes (no sink or dishwasher).
The extra dark walls in the layout contain steam risers and cannot be moved (highlighted in pink in the layout just uploaded). Anything can be put in front of these walls but they need to be move-able so that if the building needs to access the risers they can get to them without damaging anything.
The wall on the right side of the kitchen can mostly be removed (where the wall line is thinner in the layout it can be knocked down).
There is no requirement for a hood over the stove.
Ductwork is not recommended. There can be a hood but it should not be connected to the window fan.
In the Southeast corner of the apartment in the kitchen there's an electric panel that can't be covered - it's about 2' from the ceiling (marked in the layout).
Also in the Southeast corner of the apartment in the kitchen is a gas valve that needs to be accessible (marked in the layout).

With this new information I don't think it makes sense to have the banquette anymore. We will likely just plan to use the dining area as a dining space and buy a dining room table for four that is expandable if we have people over to the apartment.

I will get the measurements requested Wednesday or Thursday.