Calling all designers.... new kitchen dilemma's / remodelling
in13
7 years ago
Any thoughts welcomed on our floor plan?
Currently we have a small kitchen and reasonable dining room in our 1930's period home. And I am planning to extend [on the left] giving us a opening to balcony area and a downstairs shower / w.c
Originally I was under the impression that we may use the left of the plan for our "kitchen" and the right for "dining"
I am really struggling to put a design together that maximises the space, so now considering utilising the chimney breast in the "dining" area for a range cooker?
The extension is yet to be built so I can only provide a drawing unfortunately.
notes / brief
The bay window is blocked in at the cill
We have 2 young children under 6
We would like an entertaining space
We like a myriad of styles however the house lends itself to a more eclectic / period style. Although anything would be considered.
Thanks for your thoughts in advance.......
If there are any kitchen / furniture companies that would like to put forward ideas, we are yet to find a supplier and we are based in Buxton Derbyshire.
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7 years agoThought we'd take a look at your unusual space ....
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