Kitchen/diner extension layout ideas
Robyn Coles
7 years ago
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Comments (12)I agree with a lot of what has been said above. We are about to extend our kitchen/diner and have a very small utility room which currently houses a washer, dryer and standalone fridge/freezer (as well as four doors leading off to the kitchen, WC, outside and garage). There is no sink in the utility but we have an integrated fridge in the kitchen. A few thoughts: - Are you sure that you want to place the dishwasher in the utility room? We have plumbing for a dishwasher in the utility but don't own one. When we extend we plan to put the dishwasher as close as possible to the sink as I can't envisage carrying dirty plates etc through to a separate room (and then back again when they are clean). We lived in a new build years ago and the dishwasher was not in the utility; I don't remember noise being an issue. - My brother has engineered oak flooring and oak worktops (separated by white Ikea high gloss units) and it looks good. I would rather have tiles in a utility but am probably biased after experiencing a couple of washing machine leaks. - Have you considered stacking your washer and dryer? We plan to do so as space is so tight in the utility. If you want to maximise utility space I recommend reading George Clarke's 'The Home Bible'. It has a section dedicated to utility room layouts. - Although we plan to have an integrated fridge-freezer in our extension, it currently doesn't bother us to get freezer items from the utility (it would for fridge items). - I agree with bookworm987's suggestion for a new (narrower) dining table and bench seating on one side. From personal experience I can recommend extending dining tables; we have a 90 x 180 cm table which is ideal for everyday use but extends by 45 cm each end to fit family when they visit....See MoreHelp layout & plans of my open plan kitchen diner & side extension
Comments (13)Thanks for these. Im not sure if we can do the extra corner bit for number five, but I do like the layout, it will depend on cost, also don't need two tv areas, as we have a front lounge in the house anyway. the office was supposed to be a mixed use room, as a playroom with kids storage and also an occasional bedroom, so sofa bed In there. I know many people have hobs and sinks on islands, but I just think i'll end up dumping things on there.. I have four in the family, two adults, two kids, but we have a lot of people round for entertaining and parties, so space is what I'm after, but was also looking for somewhere the kids can go out of the way from adults if need be. As for kitchen, the reason for having large larder is to put not only food/drink spare fridge in there, but also things we don't use all that often in the kitchen, equipment etc.. I like everything clean and hidden away. The office on number 5 would be separate anyway as this concept includes sliding doors, which fold into the wall, so only entrance would be from outside, not sure if I can afford these yet though. Please keep suggestions coming, or alternatives, all welcome as I can't visualise.. thanks...See MoreAdvice on layout for 1930s kitchen/diner/snug extension.
Comments (5)Hi, If i may I would like to ask about the extension first: Why are you not building over the boundary with your neighbour. This would allow you to build the extension in line with the existing party wall. As you are building within 3M of the neighbours property you still need a party wall agreement. Judging by the single roof light can I assume the roof is pitched from existing rear wall to new rear extension wall. If the side wall moved over then it would help to make the shape of the room more uniformed. The return nib could also be removed with the inclusion of a post of approx size 90mm x 90mm. Will the extension roof be vaulted or will the existing ceiling run through into the extension? Will the new support beams be inserted into the ceiling void or will they sit down under the ceiling? It looks to me as though the brushes steel cooker hood does not suit either of the kitchen styles. The separation of the hood also breaks up the flow of the wall units which I find a bit distracting. The island seating seems to be facing the wrong direction especially as you have removed the posts now. If I was designing the kitchen I would want the space to work for me. Currently there seems to be a lot of circulation space which could be better managed with a smarter kitchen layout. I would look at the island and write down what I want it to bring to the kitchen. Is is a focal point, where will my guests be looking from the stools, will I be cooking or prepping food on the island, how does the kitchen triangle rule work with this layout. It may be worth considering removing all of the kitchen units on the wall adjacent to the lounge and moving the island up by 600mm. Then I would looking at the position of the kitchen units on the other wall and consider only having only wall and floor units to stylise the design. The american fridge would need to be found a space. Not much help but something to chew on....See Moreideas for our kitchen diner extension
Comments (7)Presumably the stairs are here? Presumably you haven’t started building so window and door positions can be switched? Would you consider a smaller downstairs extension to help pay for an extra bedroom upstairs and therefore not move the bathroom? If there is any future possibility of an upstairs extension would that be easier if you moved the stairs now? Could you please post an upstairs plan to work out where plumbing is?...See MoreRobyn Coles
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