Help with ideas for layout of new kitchen extension

7 years ago

We're going to have our kitchen extended. I've attached (not very neat) plans of the current layout and available space once extension is complete. The pantry is an under the stairs cupboard with a window in it which currently houses food, less frequently used appliances and cleaning items such as vacuum and mop. Also houses gas and electricity meters. I am open to having this removed if it means a better layout but it has a sloping ceiling at the side where stairs begin to descend.

We currently have very slim sliding patio doors which open onto the garden. There is a conservatory attached on one side and a brick built shed on the other, so despite our kitchen being south facing, it is often dark. We are going to knock down the shed and put in much larger doors. Considering putting in a picture window to keep the light and reduce amount of doors needed to keep costs down. Also hoping to put in some skylights in the new part.

I would like to fit a utility room and downstairs loo into this space. I would prefer to have those at the top of the plan so they don't block the view of the garden. I would also like to have a kitchen island as well as a larger dining table. The piano is included in the plan as it needs to stay in this room, it's roughly 1.4m long. Doesn't necessarily need to be exactly where it is, but preferably not too close to cooking areas. It is a digital piano so no issues with heat/steam and tuning.

Do you think there is a chance of fitting all of those things into this space? Kitchen island is not a must have, just seemed to make sense if the kitchen will be quite wide. I will be approaching architects but would like to get some ideas first. I am really struggling to imagine how it could look or where cooking/dining areas could be placed.

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Jade Byng
Original Author
7 years ago
Meant to say that the bump on the right hand side of the plan is a chimney breast.
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7 years ago
Hello, the 3D rendering would help to visualise all the changes and play with the space before you make any decision. If you would be interested I could help you with that. Please drop me a line: info@londonfengshui.net / Marcin
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I like Option 2 honestly. Obviously you are finding it hard to visalize what the space will look like but honestly that is a huge space so I would recommend putting in the utility considering what you gain from it. You gain a space where you can block out the sound of the washing machine- who wants that sound when your eating dinner? Also washing is unsightly- do you wants piles of clothes in your nice brand spanking new kitchen? In terms of the corridor you are going to have lots of light coming through from the new extension. When you enter the front door and can see straight through to the garden spaces feel much bigger than they actually are anyway. Also who says it has to be boring. Have some fun wallpaper or colourful art hanging. Also if you want to make something more spacious use sliding doors for utility and wc. Less items infringing on corridor space. And lastly, the reception is purely personal preference based upon how your family function. Personally I prefer two rooms. Allows for more space to get away from the open plan area. Mini adults room and a kids room/study. Hope this helps
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I'd definitely keep the kitchen in the existing space! It'll give you great flexibility. If you add roof lights to the extension, you'll get lots of light in the kitchen. But I'd get rid of those corners! Go for a straight run of units on the wall, with wall units over, and a free-standing island in front. Its a small space, so just leave 100cm between the wall units and the island. Hope this helps! Eva
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Where is your plumbing/drains going to be? I at the back or on the right side where the old wc was? I was going to suggest using the 3m side next to the lounge for your wc & utility but if the plumbing is on the other side then it’s best kept there If that’s the case then few things to consider... Are you having doors across the back? Is your preference to have the dining area looking out into the garden OR the living/tv area? I presumed the tv room would be the old living area and the new lounge in the open plan would be more of a social/casual tv area. Are you wanting a kitchen island? Would be helpful to have some ideas of your ideal space to work out the logistics
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Embrace the courtyard! Seriously though I love the idea of an inner courtyard. It could be a private retreat, a Japanese garden perhaps. I would be inclined to keep just one door opening into the lounge and have a window in the kitchen wall. Your utility does seem to be a more practical size for a shower room but my first thoughts are what do you need more of on the ground floor, a shower room or a utility room? Could you settle for a cloakroom in the existing shower room? Or do you need both which leads me to a second consideration. I am puzzled by the layout of the kitchen. It seems to be very small for the available space and tucked away in the corner. Such a shame to have the table and indeed the breakfast bar both up against the walls. Is there room to turn the sitting area 90 degrees and push it up against the wall (top of the plan) leaving room for the dining table to be sited in front of the glazed doors (bottom of plan). This setup would allow views of the garden from sitting and dining. This would then allow you more space to accommodate a kitchen island and breakfast bar sited in the middle of the room where you have written ‘open space’ on the plan. If you want to go with your idea of having a shower room in the utility room then the above rejig would allow you to build a utility room where the breakfast bar is currently. You would have the shower room and utility side by side with the doors opening onto the hall. This would mean all the plumbing would be together with a convenient manhole nearby in the courtyard. This would involve building a wall and squaring off the kitchen thereby opening up the opportunity for more kitchen units on the other side of this wall. Perhaps site the sink under the window overlooking the courtyard. Again your plumbing would be located together. Cupboards could go along the wall where the dining table is now. The kitchen island would need to be aligned to allow free flow from the hall to the garden doors between these cupboards and island. I hope this proposal makes sense.
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Jade Byng
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks for the reply, don't think I'm quit at that stage yet though. Was more looking for general ideas on where cooking/dining areas could be located and how to fit in the utility and loo. Hoping that others who have done similar projects could share ideas on how to get the best layout for the space.
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7 years ago
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