Tiny, angled kitchen - which way to lay flooring?
Gillian L
6 years ago
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different floors in separate rooms VS laying same flooring
Comments (8)Hi, I think this is a decision based upon how you like your house set up. I personally like a co-ordinated looks, in the sense that there's a basic layout in each room. If the rooms are small, id have yhe same floor through out but if they are larger may consider different flooring, personally speaking. Different flooring isnt bad but in too small spaces may just become overpowering or mix-match In our latest renovation, we kept the flooring the same in each rooms on the same floor but had a contrasting floor in the hallway which falls in the centre and so creates a nice divide. Good Iuck...See MoreWhich way would you run this floor?
Comments (12)I would start from the hall way, by the front door,and the planks running towards the stairs , complete that section of the hallway , then continue the other section of hallway leading into the living, dinner and kitchen, i always follow the light when i lay wooden flooring , it does make room feel wider...See MoreNightmare with engineered oak floor laying
Comments (4)Hi Emily, Sorry to hear that! you had two problems: firstly the wood floor purchased is very rustic, D grade with very large knots and filled cracks. Mind you some people like it but if you didn't expect such "design" or if you were not made aware that many planks had filled cracks, then it's the supplier's fault. Secondly, fitters, are often incompetent, and would start laying floors without even looking at the boards. It's technically not even their fault as they were tasked to fit a floor that you provided. If it's a supply and fit job, then that's another story and you should go back to the suppliers complaining that the job wasn't carried out well enough. Were you made aware that some planks had large filling knots and cracks? There is nothing wrong with the planks. They are defective as such, they just look awful but again you have to ascertain if that's where expecting. It's very difficult to lighten up the black filling with a lighter colour and it's also very difficult to remove the filling but not impossible. You can use "french polisher" who will touch up your floor but they are not cheap. The easiest job is to cut out and remove the faulty planks. This is something that is often done to replace damaged boards. Of course the question is who is going to pay for it. The fitter will argue that he merely fitted the floor provided and wasn't asked to "look for ugly boards". He will also argue that he was to avoid those ugly boards he wouldn't have had enough boards to finish the job. Hope this helps and feel free to contact me for further advice. All the best....See MoreHELP!! How to lay out our new kitchen. I am going mad!
Comments (15)Hi Ben, As we get into the nitty gritty details with measurements and everything, then that starts to really get into a checking everything, very time-consuming situation to make sure all the elements of your project will fit and work out. I am retired now, but may I suggest once we get the big stuff laid out, then you (if you feel confident) or get a professional to check over the entire plan to make sure everything works for the measurements, spaces, appliances you are looking at, etc. A kitchen designer may help, but would really try to find someone who can 'consult' on the whole plan. That way you know everything checks out when it comes time to do the buiding works & installation. If you have a kitchen designer as well, usually part of the kitchen sales package, they can then double check all of the kitchen & utility stuff. What I can do is tell you in functional terms what I know will work better for layout given your building constraints, day-to-day living, etc. First, I like the row of tall cabinets along the left side - this will allow for optimum storage - even a coat closet in the first cabinet if there isn't enough space in the entry. Plus for all the dishwear you may not use everyday but are helpful for extra guests, and for the option of sticking in a built-in microwave & coffee maker, if not another better place. So if you can keep this, then great. If not, then it can be configured partially or wholly like your standard kitchen units. Plan 1 - this plan depends on how you want to use the island and the dimensions of it (if it is big enough). Sink ideal in island really. The sink doesn't have to be centered, but there needs to be at least 30cm on the smaller side of it min as you don't want dishes falling off - 50-60cm is ideal of course. Dishwasher - If you are left handed, put your dishwasher just right of the sink and if you are right handed, put it just left of the sink. Range on other side of utility door Fridge as is Plan 2 - Island clear Sink other side of utility door Sink placement makes dishwasher placement tricky - if enough space then to right of sink Range on right side wall Fridge as is Plan 3 - Island clear Sink on right side wall (if plumbing is doable) Dishwasher - If you are left handed, put your dishwasher just right of the sink and if you are right handed, put it just left of the sink. Range on other side of utility door Fridge as is Plan 4 - Built-in coffee / microwave station in tall cabinet where Rridge is shown now Sink ideal in island really. The sink doesn't have to be centered, but there needs to be at least 30cm on the smaller side of it min as you don't want dishes falling off - 50-60cm is ideal of course. Dishwasher - If you are left handed, put your dishwasher just right of the sink and if you are right handed, put it just left of the sink. Range on other side of utility door Fridge at the end of the cabinetry on the right wall All of these layout plans give you a useable and functional working zone (usually triangle shaped for sink - range - fridge) that isn't too spread out to become a neusance. Also, they each aford you a viable counter prep space or two for chopping and preparing your meals. Your partner may think you are mad, but that is why people hire designers - because most plans need to be worked and reworked, taking in to account loads of factors, preferences, and incorporating great design as well as dealing with copius measurements. This is why hours and hours can and often should be spent on getting things right in the planning. I can't tell you the number of houses I've visited where people have had work done that just didn't function well for them in the end. It is worth it to spend the time over it now and if you need to - hire help or get a professional to double-check you work. It usually saves money and hopefully loads of frustration down the road. Best wishes and Good Luck!...See MoreGillian L
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