How can I make my kitchen design/layout more practical?
kadams1010
9 years ago
We're wanting to get our kitchen renovated (very small budget of about £6k Inc fitting). The kitchen has a large window so it is really hard for me to work out where to put everything without having everything under the counter. The current fridge freezer is side by side bizarrely under the hob (not safe with little children always under my feet to look in the fridge). I love the fact that the oven is at body height but it is currently situated in the kitchen entrance so dangerous for the kids coming into the kitchen so I'm alway shutting the door just to get things out the oven. I would love a double oven (one under the other) and a tall fridge freezer but can't work out where these could live? Ps the second little window next to the kitchen door will be blocked up and a combination boiler will be installed so other than the dishwasher that already lives under counter nothing else can go there. Any help would be gratefully received.
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minnie101
9 years agoHi. You could try having the fridge/freezer on the door on the right as you come in with a double oven next to it. This does mean you'll lose work top space. I don't know what kind of worktop you plan on having but you could consider having a wooden Worktop over the dishwasher with a hinged flap which hangs down when not in use and flapped up when you need more prep space. Consider taking the wall units to ceiling height to maximise the space. Images are from from oak tree life, inspiring interior ideas and better decorating bible
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