Kitchen layout help

11 years ago

Hello All,

I am trying to finalise the layout for my new kitchen (top right of the plan below). I am struggling to make the layout work flow as well as I want it to - it needs to work for a lot of entertaining plus be an eat-in kitchen (for 4) for during the week.

I need to include 2x fridge-freezer units, 2x oven, 2x warming drawers, 2x dishwashers, hob and extractor plus sink into the kitchen. There is also a small pantry which I can't decide whether would be best just for crockery storage or whether I should put one dishwasher or one of the fridge-freezers there.

I plan to install a dry bar with a drinks fridge down at the opposite end of the dining room.

This is a huge space for my little budget and a good chunk of it is going to disappear on the appliances, so a custom kitchen is out of the question. I am intending to use Ikea or similar for the cabinets and source my own flooring/worktops/appliances.

I'd rather not put the hob on the peninsula so I think it would have to go on the far wall? And then have the wall opposite the sink as floor to ceiling cabinets including the ovens and frig/freezer.

I'd be glad of any tips from anyone on how to sort the layout and also any recommendations on standard cabinets (I like the sound of the Ikea ones, would be glad to hear of any experience with quality). Just for ref I have also inserted a couple of pics of kitchens I love.

Thanks so much in advance :)

Gina

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Jonathan
11 years ago
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I would try some of the independent kitchen stores too. Tell them your budget-I think you will find that they have their highest quality kitchens on display but can accommodate most budgets by suggesting different doors or entry level ranges that only limit colour choice not quality..... and as main dealers will often be able to match internet prices for appliances.
Gina Anderson thanked Jonathan
minnie101
11 years ago
Hi Gina. Do you have the measurements? Is this a redevelopment ie do all walls and doors need to stay where they are or can they be moved slightly or removed? I'm just guessing at the dimensions of the kitchen by the size of the units but it seems a fair bit to fit in. I don't think fridges are meant to go next to ovens (may well be wrong though!) so would remove the sliding doors and have a wall of units on the pantry wall. I would also lose the sofa in the dining area and move the table a few feet up. If you want a bar I would probably also increase the size of the lounge wall so you can have it in that corner of the dining area. Could the wall on the other side of the fireplace also be removed? It seems like a party space so I'm just wondering if it would work better with 2 entrances to the lounge. Just my thoughts anyway! I love the style you're going for. Maybe have a look at howdens as well for kitchen units. I also picked up my bar off of ebay for 150 (it's a back bar with separate counter) and then painted it. Our building costs spiralled so a bespoke bar became out of the question!
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I can see why you've designed it like that as it'll be lovely and simple to look at. For me the walking so much woud be too annoying though, so I'd choose function over beauty and put the sink (or hob) on the island - and turn the island round so it's parallel with the run of kitchen. Get the hob (or sink) plus fridge plus larder unit on one long run. Opposite tall units can be freezer, ovens and extra larder space. And I'd look for a round dining table to fit in the bay window area - something extrendable for larger dinner parties. Or a long skinny table on the other side of the island and keep all of the kitchen on the back wall and island only - would need to check dimensions of table and chairs to see where they would fit best, maybe an upholstered corner bench situation in the bottom right corner would be nice?
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I love the way you have laid this out, however to make it a practical working space, you will need to move your sink should closer to the hob. When designing a kitchen layout, you should create a working triangle between your hob, sink and refrigerator (I have attached an image to explain). To achieve this you could explore the following 3 options: 1. Could you position the stove on the island instead and go with a range cooker instead of separate ovens? This way you will have a working triangle, and can use the other side of the kitchen for storage and larder etc. 2. Explore how much it would cost to position the sink on the island. As you are removing a wall, you will probably be re-doing the floor, so extending the pipes across to the centre of the room, may not be as big a job as you think. 3. Lastly you could explore this layout I have attached - it's not a kitchen island, but will give a similar feel to the room and you will have the working triangle (shown in Red). Let me know if you want any further help. Tessy :-)
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Gina Anderson
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11 years ago
Thanks for your ideas :) measurements as per below in metres.

I can't make any structural changes however the layout of the cabinets with a peninsula was just what the architect sketched in. I'd actually prefer an island but not sure how I can make it work. Although, I am actually now thinking that the opening between kitchen/pantry probably doesn't need to be that large so perhaps an island could work?

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