need help with kitchen layout - kitchen units deeper than window edge
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Comments (4)I think the seating area should face away from the kitchen area. Just a couple of things to consider:- 1). Is it possible to change the double door bottom right? If you can change to a single door ( double door if you really want one ) but further along the wall it allows for better placement of furniture, 2). Change the position of the Skylight that is up by the window bottom left. Mirror it's position to match the one over the kitchen. ( make sure they have openers, flies, bees, wasps etc congregate under them, and will drive you crazy if they can't get out ) 3) Change the window facing in to the garden to bi-fold doors or patio doors to allow light to go from one end of the room to the other and allow access to the garden and a view of it from the seating / relaxing area. 4). Have the seating relaxing area on the wall opposite the kitchen and facing away from it. When seated you will then not have to look at the kitchen, and will get a view of the garden through the bi-fold doors. 5) Lastly, as an after thought, consider moving the kitchen along to the right a little and have a return top left to afford more units under the window?...See Morehelp needed kitchen layout
Comments (8)I have an island with the hob and sink on the run - it works out better this way. And agree with the comments above having messy plates instantly visible on the island is not pleasing to see. Have you thought about placing the hob on island? I can't recommend it enough! It's great for entertaining or even catching up with family as you are facing them whilst chatting rather having your back to them. Have you got an interior designer involved in your project? I do recommend you get a designer's to have a look at your plans and advise you on the best use of space. Has your architect advised you about the golden triangle? Used in kitchen design, you should only be one step away from you most used appliance. So you could place your hob in the centre of the island and then have your back facing the sink. Plus you could have a downdraft extractor fan on the island so that you don't have one overhanging giving you a cleaner look. I offer one hour consultation if that is something you are interested in where we can explore the possibilities and you will receive professional advise. Hope this helps Thanks Rukmini Patel Interior Design...See MoreKitchen layout, help needed!
Comments (4)Hi Leighton, Beautiful extension. I completely see a bank of tall units and storage on the wall between the two doors, then an L shaped kitchen ending in a curved end by the steps to the sitting room. There would be space for a 90cm wide island if you wanted, slightly under the 1m rule but if that's ok with you and it's not too long, I think that would be fine whilst creating somewhere to sit and additional workspace. If you want any help visualising the new space before spending a lot of money on a new kitchen, get in touch and we can have a chat about how I might be able to help you Emily x...See MoreKitchen layout driving me crazy - please help me, I need ideas!
Comments (17)A much more functional layout can be achieved in the existing room by flipping the existing hob and fridge freezer. It looks like you are currently losing a good 30cm or so of potential counter and cabinetry space next to the doorway, and it would give you a longer counter run between sink and hob. I would also add a long bank of shallow low cabinetry alongside the wall between the 2 doorways, which would give you quite a lot of additional storage space without interfering with the walkway or sight lines. Plus the narrow ledge there could help keep clutter off your work surfaces. In terms of dining space, you could lose your unloved peninsula and then add a small table and chairs. You would have to squeeze in the 60cm oven into the main work area, but 30cm would be gained by the fridge move, and another 20cm could be gained by swapping to a 60cm sink cabinet. (I assume it’s 80cm right now.)....See More- PRO9 years ago
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- 9 years agoI think that you need to leave a wider gap, 30cm is not wide and I think it will look like what it is, ie stopping the units so they don't get in the way of the french doors. I would go with a 60-80cm gap and make a useful feature out of it with floor to ceiling shelving. I've found a picture showing some shelving stepped back from regular depth units, so you get an idea. Another option is to use a rounded base unit if you like them and maybe put a stool or plant in the gap.
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