Layout for new utility room
Vanessa Ralph
6 years ago
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Help with kitchen/utility room layout and access
Comments (2)I couldn't work out how to add photos to my post (first time here!) so started a new post instead, with plans :)...See MoreNew downstairs layout - kitchen, utility, open living area
Comments (8)Personally I think the fireplace is in the way. Because it leaves an area that seems to have no purpose. Furthermore when the hall wall is drawn in I think you will make the island about 90/100 deep so it would then be better to have it longer and again the chimney will be in the way. Given that you have a tv room right next door why not have this as the sitting area, put a bigger opening into this space with a sight line from the main hall and a good sized dining table in the kitchen. Since there is no dining table shown on this part of the plan I assume it is elsewhere- perhaps that area could be an additional sitting area instead. Separately you may decide not to put stools very close to the hob, an American style fridge is ugly and since you are planning such a big sociable space perhaps the desk area could be earmarked as a drinks area....See MoreHelp with a new layout for the kitchen, diner & utility area?
Comments (7)I’m confused about the layout. It looks like the entrance is directly into the kitchen area. Perhaps it would be useful to create a hall with storage. This then also means there is no access to the garden- would French doors from the lounge be useful? You say there are table in both rooms and the space is crowded. Presumably the plan is to reduce to one table- would you actually have to take down a wall to make that change? It seems like your parents are short of living space. Of course an extension would help but perhaps there are other possibilities such as converting the smaller bedroom into a full downstairs bathroom with laundry facilities. The cloakroom could be a new entrance in order to free up space in the kitchen area and create more space for dining. Since you are likely going to do some work to the house consider if there are things you could do now to future proof it. This means a walk in shower and a comfort height toilet, a raised washer and dryer, an eye level oven, door handles rather than knobs, innovative pull outs to make access to wardrobes and kitchen cabinets easier. If they don’t already use it consider smartening up the larger of the two downstairs bedrooms so it’s inviting rather than an inevitability. You might also consider outside lighting for security, relaying uneven patios to remove trip hazards, an electric garage door etc. And if your only concern about an open plan arrangement is cooking smells consider a really great extractor such as a Bora cooktop extractor....See MoreHelp with cloakroom/ utility room layouts
Comments (20)thanks everyone for the suggestions. unfortunately the width on these rooms has now gone down to 1.8m instead of the 2.1m shown on the drawings so having a corridor in that space would leave us less than 1m to play with for 1 of those rooms. looking to utilise space from the toy/home office below. any suggestions welcome thanks...See MoreLauren
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