Kitchen layout assistance needed
craig_standley
6 years ago
Good weekend guys,
I'm having a blank on a kitchen layout.
See attached image which shows the current plan. We're knocking through the internal walls and extending very slightly to square off the side return which'll leave this space. (It's to scale - 1m2 is one large square).
The builders will be leaving a blank plastered shell with a skylight above where the sink is and where having full width steel replacement doors across the back which'll leave us with one large rectangle.
We plan on having the table in the middle but can't decide where is best to have the cooker, sink and fridge...... I'm concerned that we'll endlessly be walking around the table to fetch things and do not want to be carrying heavy/hot pots past anyone sat at the table...... help!
C
I'm having a blank on a kitchen layout.
See attached image which shows the current plan. We're knocking through the internal walls and extending very slightly to square off the side return which'll leave this space. (It's to scale - 1m2 is one large square).
The builders will be leaving a blank plastered shell with a skylight above where the sink is and where having full width steel replacement doors across the back which'll leave us with one large rectangle.
We plan on having the table in the middle but can't decide where is best to have the cooker, sink and fridge...... I'm concerned that we'll endlessly be walking around the table to fetch things and do not want to be carrying heavy/hot pots past anyone sat at the table...... help!
C
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craig_standley
6 years agoOh I forgot to mention, all the units are freestanding so can be switched around at any point - even the sink and range with a little adjustment - these are the units...
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Comments (13)I 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....See More1930's semi needs new kitchen, plumbing and layout help please!
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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 Morecraig_standley
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6 years agoThanks Claire, your kitchen and garden are stunning!
My partner is a cleaning freak and I've a feeling when I raise the issue of the gaps she may have second thoughts.
The DeVol kitchens we (I) love are the Sebastian Cox rough sawn versions - https://www.devolkitchens.co.uk/kitchens/sebastian-cox-kitchen-by-devol
Which I have a feeling will be extortionate but I'm struggling to find someone else who has built something similar.
I'm sure we could buy decent timber laminate carcasses and then have a carpenter build the door/draw fronts.... anyone have ideas?
I mean look at them, they're pretty awesome -
Claire Nicholson
6 years ago
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