Help with layout of long narrow kitchen / diner
Hiya
I would love some advice on getting the most from my new kitchen extension.
I would like to create a space that is warm and welcoming to entertain in and also fit in a reading chair (or two) to look out onto the garden. I also want to have an industrial feel.
I'd love to make the space feel wider as I'm worried at how narrow and long it is .(6.6 x 3.03 mtres)
At the moment our flat is a 1 bedroom but I'm hoping that with this new extension, when we do decide to move, we would be able to sell it as a two bed and have the new kitchen serve as a kitchen / living / dining.
Would really appreciate any ideas or suggestions you may have.
Hope the plan below is clear enough. THe bifold doors on the left hand side open up into our garden. While the plan suggests a long lshaped layout of cabinets I don't like this as it doesn't leave a space for reading chairs.
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8 years agoHi Karen, a hidden kitchen might suit this space, if you want it to be dual purpose kitchen and also a family room.
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Mowlem did this one ! It's clever in that it can be hidden behind doors when not in use . Similar ideas can be hidden with sliding doors too ...Karen Sargent thanked OnePlan
Claire Hiett
8 years agoHi Karen, we have a very similar kitchen size with a downstairs bathroom in same place. I'd suggest switching the run of cabinets to the other wall, so you have a one walled kitchen. Start with tall cupboards/larder. You can then put the dining table on the window side and there is space for a small sofa/chairs against the bathroom wall in the corner, where some of your kitchen units are currently showing.
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Lindsey Pearce
8 years agoHi I can see the problem! the room is long but it can be resolved easily by only fitting the cupboards half way down on the right hand side of the kitchen, to prevent it looking too long. Then you could have an island the same length in the middle of the room which would create a nice feature when you walk in. You could also put the kitchen sink in the island if the builder hasn't already laid the screed or floor. It looks like there is a skylight at the far end this would potentially be a good place to stop the kitchen cupboards.
The appliance cupboard works well for hiding things when you are entertaining.
I would suggest a round or rectangular table could go across the room near the french doors and may be even two comfy chairs here too.
I have enclosed a few photos of recently fitted kitchens i have completed with this layout and a industrial look.
Let me know if you would like more help with the plans
Kind regards
Lindsey
Karen Sargent thanked Lindsey Pearce
Amber Jeavons Ltd