POLL: kitchen bar vs. open plan?
fizzymartini
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Option 1: Kitchen Bar
Option 2: Open Plan
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Kluk Construction Ltd
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Comments (22)Jan Johnson, I agree. Cooking fumes are always going to be a problem in open-plan living. Extractor fans get fancier but even some experts agree they're not that efficient. And even if they are, they're usually placed over the hob. What about the oven? Most ovens - Agas are an exception - blow the smells straight back into the kitchen. Very nice if you're baking bread or cakes; not so good for roast meat or anything containing onions. Like most things in interior design (flush-faced doors, blocked off Victorian fireplaces, fake-stone chimney breasts, feature walls) open-plan is a fashion. When it falls out of favour, we'll all be putting back the stud walls the previous owners demolished....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 MorePOLL: shaker style kitchen vs Modern Kitchen
Comments (102)I love both, and they each have their good points and are suited to different settings. As a designer, though, I often prefer the Shaker designs - I don't know why, but they often seem to provide a bit more scope for creativity! Caldicot Kitchens...See MoreTo have open plan kitchen or separate rooms?
Comments (23)We were in the exact dilemma as well - it seems to be a common to'ing and fro'ing question. Our kitchen is longer but narrower than yours at 7m by 2.9m. In the end we decided not to know through but rearranged the layout to allow for a peninsula which we eat breakfast at (I'd have loved an island too but it just didn't fit in our space) and then an informal area at the end which has a reading chair by the outside doors and space for a toddler table and chairs and toddler play kitchen. Our kitchen connects to the dining/living room with double doors which we often have open. My children are much younger but I feel like this layout has given us enough openess to have family space and fun but it is really easy to close off the noise of the tv and playing if we want a quieter dinner together in the kitchen. I have quite a few images of our kitchen on my instagram if it would help to see it @greenraindesigns We also have a front room which is smaller but it has a no toys allowed rule. So far the layout is working really well for our family and I can see it continuing to do so as my boys get bigger (and louder!). It's definitely personal preference but if you have a wide entry from one room into the next you may be able to enjoy both worlds?...See Morefizzymartini
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