Need help with my kitchen layout please!

7 years ago

I don't know how to layout my kitchen, our architect says about the water/waste pipes needing to be along the left side as it's near the toilet but not sure if this will work out the best way. Really need some ideas otherwise I'll be going crazy!

Would love to entertain lots of people (would love an island), needs to include essentials - fridge freezer would be American and range cooker!

Thanks in advance

Comments (3)

cheddarmum
7 years ago
Looks like stools too close to oven. Rotate island by 90^ ?
Jonathan
7 years ago
Your sink can go anywhere..... It's just cheaper and easier to put it near another set of pipes.
I also agree that there is not enough space for units down both sides and this island- I think you should be talking to a professional kitchen designer- you could look at having a full length run along the right side, no units on the left, an island with a table attached at the garden end
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7 years ago
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