Functional self expressionism!

Functional self expressionism is spreading!  The kitchen is the new expressive media for the man...or woman on the street!  However, The Mogul is not a fan of the cleaning and cooking zones being positioned on opposite sides of an island...particularly on an island of this size!  There must be a good reason for this potential functional annoyance? 
It might also be a good idea to have interchangeable door panels so that new artistic influences can be expressed without the need to invest in a brand new kitchen every few years.