holes, holes and more holes

We are starting our big kitchen remodel with lots of holes. Our kitchen designer had to figure out if we can make a new built in hutch and if we can get rid of the sofetts. We want the new cabinets that go all the way to the ceiling . A structural engineer came to our house and told us that this is a sheer wall and we can't have a built in pantry. Plan B is to have a skinny exterior cabinet instead. Next step is to finalize our design and work on the details.

Before

Another hole to see if what is in the sofetts.

After

More holes needed to see if the sofetts can be removed. The wires, a/c vent and what ever else is in there have to be relocated somewhere else.

Outline of pantry