Downstairs L shape kitchen diner /poss snug?
Ryan Lowry
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Comments (3)Hello dropdeadfred41, Well not being short of space means that you could have a number of styles here but one of my favourites is the galley. I like sleek lines with kitchens and as you may like an island you could indeed have both.. Consider the placement of things.. Double height larder... Pull out shelves? Free standing range oven or AGA. OR Wolf! Do you want to face your guests when cooking as perhaps some of the cooking element could be situated in the island so you can flash fry and smile! Consider the entertaining- do you do a lot.. If so you may want to have a lot of storage.. Large double fridge freezer. Maybe you want to mingle round the island with fizz and nibbles.... Is budget no option... Kohler pot filler perhaps? Would you like concrete worktops and brass taps? Think of the things you want to show off... Dualit toaster, Marble and wood chopping boards... Textures... Up stands vs tiles... Perhaps the interest is some lovely cabinet fronts that form not only handles but design and have been carved by a local chippy.... Or maybe you want something plainer with some fantastic and interesting knobs and handles as so many are really boring! Consider these things... Fridge, oven/hob and sink ideally want to be within an easy reach... People often want to have these in a triangular configuration but if you had oven and sink opposite each other say sink on island or hob if you choose or range Wolf..Smeg Dual Fuel... Maybe you want the sink and space on the island for food preparation... Think about what and how you do various elements of cooking and that should in some way give you an idea of where you want things... Don't forget the extraction... Wall or something over an island... Visible or built in... Overhead cupboards or do you prefer low height cabinetry... There are many ideas for how to design a kitchen and it all really depends on whether you're a novice or Nigel Slater! By the way I have just designed a kitchen of similar size to yours. : ))...See MoreKitchen Diner Living Layout Plans - Advice Please
Comments (31)Hi Keswing, I had exactly the same problem with my hubby!!! Haha! The great thing with concept planners is they will pass their trade discounts onto you! We actually used Gina from Create Perfect on here (but she does exactly the same as OnePlan) who I would highly recommend and the fab thing was that even after her fees it saved us money because she passed on all the trade discounts! I highly recommend getting in touch with OnePlan and Create Perfect and getting quotes from both of them. If you ask them both to send you the list of companies they get trade discount with then you can show that to your hubby and knowing you're in the market for some serious spending on a kitchen and presumably a bit of new furniture then you'll be able to show it's cost neutral! :) We saved over £1,500 in our kitchen alone through Create Perfect getting us discounts with our chosen suppliers (probably worth noting that it doesn't limit your choices as the kitchen company we chose from her concept plan she'd never dealt with before but she set up a trade account just for us, the same for our underfloor heating and actual floor) Hope it helps and good luck!...See Morehelp creating open plan kitchen/dining room/snug!
Comments (5)If the utility becomes a dumping ground currently - at least you can close the door to it . If you open everything up then all that dumped stuff will just be visible to all surely? Why not look at what’s dumped - is it laundry ? Is it waiting to be ironed ? Or waiting to be taken upstairs ? Or dirty washing to be sorted into colour/white/darks etc. If so - redesign the utility to have an ironing board area and shelving for folded washing, and sorting baskets for dirty laundry, hanging pole for ironed shirts on coat hangers etc. If the stuff dumped is outdoor coats boots dog walking stuff etc then it might be better to design a boot room space instead ? Do you see where I’m going with this? The space isn’t currently working - so yes - some redesign is required - but needs lots of looking at WHY it’s not working in order to fix it properly. I’d suggest you go though this in great detail. Look at what’s wrong and then start making it work better. ( this is the sort of project we often work with clients on ! You aren’t alone !)...See MoreOpen plan kitchen/diner/snug layout help
Comments (8)Hi Shelly, There's a good chance your extension falls under the permitted development, especially if your current existing rear wall is original, and not from and older extension. In any case it's always advised that you check this with your local authorities. Producing planning applications is a very tiny percentage of what architects do. On wether you will need an architect or not, that depends a lot on your contractor. In your case, they will have to carry out the design, that includes making necessary drawings to build from, liaising with multiple suppliers (kitchen, glazing etc.), structural engineers, building control to provide necessary design, layouts, specifications and building details. Of course the cost for the above will be additional to the building cost in your contract/deal with the builder. If your needs for the projects are simple, you have the time to manage the project yourself and you know exactly what you want from it, that includes all finishes, extension design, kitchen layout etc. then going for the above might be a good option. I'd encourage you to message us directly, we are happy to give a consultation, free of cost of course, but still hope the above helps. Good luck and make sure you enjoy your building project! Cristina, Kay Moden...See MoreRyan Lowry
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