Kitchen layout/colours/everything!
The longer our kitchen planning goes on for, the more indecisive I seem to have begun! Our kitchen is currently U shaped with no breakfast bar. This is the layout we've been going with, which involves knocking the current window through to make French doors (opposite end from the breakfast bar/fridge) and converting the side area by the current back door into a small utility area.
I was initially decided on howdens cashmere or dove grey units with axiom wood laminate worktops and white metro tiles with grey grout, but am now worrying the units could look a bit gloomy in our north facing kitchen, and worried the grey might look a bit dated in a few years time (when we might end up selling). So now considering the Fairford antique white shaker instead, but not sure whether that will go with the colours we'd picked.
Any suggestions or tips on possible combinations would be greatly appreciated. As well as thoughts on the layout plans. I'm also not 100% on what units or shelving to have on the walls above the side.
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6 years agoHi,
I think your design makes good use of the space and provides ample storage. If you are slightly apprehensive on the colour, maybe see the colour in person if you have not done so already. I have a cashmere gloss kitchen and it doesn't look dark at all, and rather adds warmth. Here are a few things I would consider:
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Make sure all units at wall height are at one level to achieve a streamlined finish.
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Will you be able to fully open the drawers on the breakfast bar end or will the cupboard handles on the sink run obstruct opening.
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Is there enough space to open the ovens and stand as well as allow traffic to pass.
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if the door after the breakfast bar opens into the room it may be difficult to make good use of the stools. If the door opens outwards, or is kept open for the most part, it shouldn't be of no issue.
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHi there,
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