Do you spend more time at the kitchen sink or hob?
Emma Beckwith
7 years ago
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Comments (33)Hello Minnie, I know you will get to the bottom of it! and if I win masses on the lotto, I'll buy you a new oven! Macarons are my favourite! and let's not talk about cheesecake!! I cannot even look at those delectable treats without becoming a balloon. (bad eating at ballet school and beyond! (left my metabolism sluggish so now I have to work really hard at eating only protein to resemble my 20/30's.. last year and Jan was good and it's been slowly getting worse ever since. : )). .. bet you're really popular with the girlfriends bringing those treats out from the kitchen.. I say if it tastes good then that's all that matters really.. I'm less El Bulli, Heston and Bompass & Parr about food than I am about design! : ))...See MoreHelp!!! More tiling issues!!!!! Kitchen backsplash this time...
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Comments (10)Hi Jennie, From reading, It seems like you have a good idea with what to do with the space. You're right with the right side being a little restrictive with what you can do... so in that case, we would suggest a run of units similar to the picture attached, less the appliances for safety, unless it were coffee machine, or something similar. This could be mirrored in some way on the opposite side (space/height permitting), allowing you to have the built in wall ovens.I also agree that the hob/ovens should be over on the left side, this should definitely be the quieter side of the kitchen with regards to traffic. I wouldn't suggesting running the units down the entire wall though, it can be expensive (what ever your budget), plus it doesn't really allow the kitchen to have an end. With the regards to the island, would you want a breakfast bar with such a space? Also, if you are looking at granite/quartz worktop, you'll need to bear in mind that they are only available to a certain size (3150 x 1400), some are slightly bigger. I would include the sink on the island, probably with the hob to make it near the ovens... depending on the style you are looking at and what the island needs to do for you, we could have a few ideas that you could work with. Regards, Bené - SA Designs...See MoreDo you cook more after a kitchen renovation?
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7 years agoGood point there, thanks, but it's still not out of sight with it being on the wall really. I have thought about having two dishwashers before! I also like this style extractor hood which is another reason the hob needs to be on a wall. Unless I loose the tall units and put it on the shorter wall?
PROAbbeywood Furniture Ltd
7 years agoHi Emma,
I would definitely put your sink on back wall, we would never recommend putting the main sink on the island. Also, I would suggest that you think about moving your fridge nearer to the dining area. I understand what you mean by the extractor hood, but there are lots of beautiful extractors available now - I am attaching 2 photos to give you an idea...... Regard, Clare www.abbeywoodfurniture.com
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