Dear client, after I considered your wishes I tried to realize it in project. In floor plan of renovation you can see one open space when you have good communication of all separated places. There is entrance hall with kitchen island, just like you wanted. In that space you can organize some interesting rustic benches, in contest with rustic kitchen witch you can see in uploaded photos. From ceiling, above the kitchen island you can organize some construction for dishes if you want. It will make your kitchen more interested. You have enough space for communication between kitchen elements. About plumbing installation, I put water on exterior wall, but if your financial status allows you can put water on kitchen island. From space of kitchen you have direct connection with living room and on other side with dining room. That communication leaves living room as independent space but connected with dining room and kitchen. Sliding door between kitchen and living room should be handmade, because it is very hard to find it in sell. Living room with kitchen make one open space but if we close the door between them we'll have to separated spaces. In uploaded photos you can see some furniture solutions. It's very important to take you time to decorate your space, cause beauty of interior is in details and decoration. Rustic kitchens require a lot of plants in them and a lot on plants in interior. I hope I help you. Kind regards.