Island features
Emkaybee
8 years ago
I love how you've gotten so much functionality into one island! A question: do the shelves for the pots, knives, etc. to left of the sink have a front or cover? Or are they left open?
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Lisa Bargas-Crafter
7 years agoRelated Discussions
Help! Which Island looks better?
Comments (7)Well, just to be awkward, my initial response is "it depends" - in this case, largely on what style of units you are going for. If it is more towards the traditional end of the spectrum, I would definitely go for the curved, and overall I think it is a more "sociable" layout in practice. If, however, you are going for an ultra sharp, Germanic handleless aesthetic, then I'd be more inclined to go straight. Whatever you decide, I'd certainly be aiming to make a real feature of it. As 17june points out, it is a one of cost that you will hopefully be enjoying for a great many years, so push the boat out a little further and get something to really enjoy. Oh, and I think the island is crying out for some stunning lighting above it!!...See MoreKitchen Transformation! Dated to Contemporary!
Comments (3)WOW - this is an amazing result....See MoreFeature space in kitchen
Comments (10)I like the layout overall, and of course everyone wants something different out of a kitchen. However, I'm not sure where you've got the radiator marked will work. Currently I think it's sandwiched between the Free standing pantry cupboards and the boiler / fuse box cupboard. Surely the radiator will restrict the opening of the boiler cupboard? The boiler cupboard doesn't currently come out as far as the rest of the units, and although you haven't go the depth of that cupboard marked, I think judging by your scale that it's about 40cm deep - surely that's not big enough for a boiler? Also, although the gaps either side of the pantry cupboards aren't marked up, I figure that you've only got around 40-50cm between the end of the pantry on the right and the boiler cupboard, so the gap isn't big enough for a radiator. Lastly, I don't think putting the radiator right next to the pantry is a good idea anyway. This is it as you have it drawn to scale:- Unless i've misunderstood something, and that is entirely possible and happens all the time.............I don't think that end is going to work very well and needs a little re-jig. Maybe one of the brilliant Concept planners can have a go. I think you may need to change to some sort of corner cupboard arrangement for the pantry and boiler cupboard combined and re-site the radiator away from the Pantry. I'd also swap the sink and the hob over. The sink to be by the window and the hob nearer the ovens....See MoreKitchen island - help needed
Comments (11)Having open end(s) and side(s) would free you from constraints of doors and adds visual interest. Access from both sides makes the internal space more usable, since deep cabinets tend to lose things at the rear. Incorporating some drawers facing the table, sink, and cooker could be helpful for cooking gadgets and tools and serving items (cutlery, hotpads, and napkins) can be handy and reduce counter and wall/backsplash clutter. I recently had an island included in my newbuild with access from 3 sides, which included deep drawers, shallow drawers just under the countertop, and the end access is a door on one end and is open on the other. I also included electrical sockets under each end and these are very handy for things like toaster, mixer, blender, grill, waffle iron, phone charger, etc., some of which can be stored below but readily accessible for the dining table or for cooking prep work. Be sure to include some overhead lighting (and decide if it will be recessed or a feature). Consider an overhead pot rack but don't get hung up on the idea- it has advantages and drawbacks. Keep the walkways to 1.2m minimum and 1.5m if there are 2 cooks! One of the best things you can do is make a model (or several) using posterboard. It's easy to do and you can view it from various side angles rather than just a plan view from above and even photograph it from different angles to get a better sense of a future reality. Put the model (or photos) where you can see it/them over several days before deciding on the final form and placement. If you want to use off-the-shelf (vs custom) components, you could join upper wall units mounted on a base facing different directions. Consider having a different countertop surface and colour or texture of materials to make your island a feature. If you are retaining the wood cabinets shown in your photos a light colour island will keep your kitchen feeling more open. I chose a stunning cultured stone top but a very plain laminate for the wall counters to emphasize the island as a feature....See More
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