Our new kitchen!

7 years ago

Help! We have bought a cream shaker kitchen for our new house to replace the current early 1970's green melamine kitchen!
I don't have any current photos but have attached the proposed layout plans. I would really like a recycled glass worktop or a polished concrete worktop (definitely not wood as in the plans). Although my husband wants to go for a dark grey or black worktop. I am not convinced as I think it could be dark and a bit too safe. I haven't found any colours in either of the above materials that woo me.

Also am not sure of whether to go for a light oak floor (feels more practical with two small children) or something like this ( http://www.harveymaria.co.uk/Floor-Range/Neisha-Crosland/Parquet-Turquoise) which I love in so many different colours. The room has two sizeable windows that are north and East facing. I am really unsure of the colour scheme though and would really appreciate any advice on anything as feeling particularly uncreative at the moment!!!

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Jonathan
7 years ago
I think the oak floor sounds nice and in my opinion the trend is for light worktops with dark worktops feeling dated now.
In my opinion the layout could be tweaked. For safety the hob would be better with an uninterrupted run to the sink. Also the fridge is a visual barrier when you first enter the room.
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Woods of London ltd
7 years ago
Hi,

Wood flooring would be fine although be aware it will dent and mark but that brings character as well.

If the door is opening into the kitchen and you like the design it maybe worth hinging it on the right so it opens against the tall cabinet, this will open up the kitchen better.

Jonathan is right that light worktops are currently in although this will obviously change. as your going for a "timeless" kitchen which will not date choose a "safe" colour rather than trend. , glass would be expensive. Worth looking at Quartz.
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I think that is a lot better. YAY! You'll get good flow from the utility straight into the kitchen with your shopping bags, coats, etc. and it looks like there'll be enough space in the "extended hall" to use it constructively. I do have a couple more questions/suggestions: - The doorway from the utility with the fridge next to it - if the fridge door is open, you won't be able to get through. Also, because the area next to the fridge is all wall cabinets, you might have the "where do I dump things?" issue. I would put another counter on the left wall between the two banks of cupboards. It'll probably only be two or three cabinets and counter, but I think it'll be handy. OR you could put the FF there. - I'd centre the hob on the island, but I think that is a good spot for it. - The other thing is something One Plan raised - walk in pantry? You could have part of the utility dedicated to this, or do you think you'll have enough food storage with the wall cupboard near the ovens (I assume this will be a pull out number as these are really handy to be able to see everything.
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Wow, ok, I don't know where to start :-) This plan only focuses on the kitchen, some things are left out because they don't really concern the kitchen design: - the room in the bottom is much larger than on this plan. We are going to use it as a sitting room/play room. We've thought about putting the dining table over there, but it would be too far from the kitchen. (plus: then there would have to be a playroom like space where the dinner table is on this plan) We might reconsider though. - the view in the top left, is the view from the living room. - the red dot in the kitchen island is a structural pillar. There is another one 7 metres lower, about where the cupboards of the new kitchen stop. - the area which Jonathan circled in red, is a walk-in dressing which you can reach through a sliding door. There we have acces to a separate toilet and to the bathroom. - we wanted an open shelf in the island, to store cookbooks etc. I'm adding a picture of the effect we're looking for. I also said to the designer that the three big cupboard at the back look too boring and overwhelming. So she echood the kitchen island a bit (if you understand what I mean). The 7 small cupboards in the island seem too much though.
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Hi Ben, As we get into the nitty gritty details with measurements and everything, then that starts to really get into a checking everything, very time-consuming situation to make sure all the elements of your project will fit and work out. I am retired now, but may I suggest once we get the big stuff laid out, then you (if you feel confident) or get a professional to check over the entire plan to make sure everything works for the measurements, spaces, appliances you are looking at, etc. A kitchen designer may help, but would really try to find someone who can 'consult' on the whole plan. That way you know everything checks out when it comes time to do the buiding works & installation. If you have a kitchen designer as well, usually part of the kitchen sales package, they can then double check all of the kitchen & utility stuff. What I can do is tell you in functional terms what I know will work better for layout given your building constraints, day-to-day living, etc. First, I like the row of tall cabinets along the left side - this will allow for optimum storage - even a coat closet in the first cabinet if there isn't enough space in the entry. Plus for all the dishwear you may not use everyday but are helpful for extra guests, and for the option of sticking in a built-in microwave & coffee maker, if not another better place. So if you can keep this, then great. If not, then it can be configured partially or wholly like your standard kitchen units. Plan 1 - this plan depends on how you want to use the island and the dimensions of it (if it is big enough). Sink ideal in island really. The sink doesn't have to be centered, but there needs to be at least 30cm on the smaller side of it min as you don't want dishes falling off - 50-60cm is ideal of course. Dishwasher - If you are left handed, put your dishwasher just right of the sink and if you are right handed, put it just left of the sink. Range on other side of utility door Fridge as is Plan 2 - Island clear Sink other side of utility door Sink placement makes dishwasher placement tricky - if enough space then to right of sink Range on right side wall Fridge as is Plan 3 - Island clear Sink on right side wall (if plumbing is doable) Dishwasher - If you are left handed, put your dishwasher just right of the sink and if you are right handed, put it just left of the sink. Range on other side of utility door Fridge as is Plan 4 - Built-in coffee / microwave station in tall cabinet where Rridge is shown now Sink ideal in island really. The sink doesn't have to be centered, but there needs to be at least 30cm on the smaller side of it min as you don't want dishes falling off - 50-60cm is ideal of course. Dishwasher - If you are left handed, put your dishwasher just right of the sink and if you are right handed, put it just left of the sink. Range on other side of utility door Fridge at the end of the cabinetry on the right wall All of these layout plans give you a useable and functional working zone (usually triangle shaped for sink - range - fridge) that isn't too spread out to become a neusance. Also, they each aford you a viable counter prep space or two for chopping and preparing your meals. Your partner may think you are mad, but that is why people hire designers - because most plans need to be worked and reworked, taking in to account loads of factors, preferences, and incorporating great design as well as dealing with copius measurements. This is why hours and hours can and often should be spent on getting things right in the planning. I can't tell you the number of houses I've visited where people have had work done that just didn't function well for them in the end. It is worth it to spend the time over it now and if you need to - hire help or get a professional to double-check you work. It usually saves money and hopefully loads of frustration down the road. Best wishes and Good Luck!
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catherinehale7
7 years ago
Agree with comment above re the fridge freezer - also not a lot of worktop prep space. Could you go for under counter fridge in place of fridge freezer; would open up entrance to room and have extra worktop over. Could you move freezer to top left corner as shown on floor plan as this corner feels a bit redundant
e_anderton
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7 years ago
Thank you very much for your comments. Yes I agree regarding the fridge but I have looked at putting in the bottom right corner of the plan (in fact we still can). Am hoping to knock the wall on the right hand side into the dining room in a few years and there is currently a lovely old dresser in that space at the moment. So don't want to put anything too permanent there.
Also where you suggested the fridge could go (next to the sink I believe) is where the dishwasher is. Plus a under counter fridge is not big enough for my hungry family unfortunately!
Also can you believe that the quotes I've had for Quartz are more expensive than recycled glass!?!?

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