Advice on Kitchen/Diner Layout
Hello Houzzers
We are thinking of breaking walls and opening up the kitchen and dining room. But due to a limited budget we've decided not to extend too far out.
Do you think the size of the kitchen/diner is sufficient or should we break the reception room wall as well?
We're just concerned that it will feel cramp. We're toying with the idea to add a utility room downstairs as well.
This is the current plan
Option 1: this gives more cupboard space
Option 2: This gives a front to back view but with less cupboard space
Option 3: Adding a utility room in the blue box and breaking the red wall
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PRO8 years agoI think they're all a little flawed and can be improved upon.
More of the dimensions are needed:-
How much room is under the stairs? That would be a starting point for the loo, not in the dining/ kitchen area. Also, why is there a door marked to the outside under the stairs?
How wide is the lounge - the dimension is missing. How big are the alcoves etc How wide is the Hallway ?
The sofa placement doesn't work on any of the plans as they don't really take account of the fireplace and space needed.
I'd be aiming for a big run on the kitchen - definitely no Utility - something similar to this..................but as I said, all the dimensions need marking up. Maybe get an expert in to space everything. There are many great concept planners on here.
Pete thanked User
PRO8 years agoThese are the sort of conundrums we work with every week - maybe something like this would give you the extra space in the kitchen - an extra lounge area - space to hang coats by the loo door, maybe a small bench too - a glazed opening from dining to formal lounge might be nice, if it doesn’t compromise fire regs ( you haven’t mentioned how many floors the property is )
There’s scope to design a great working kitchen in this space - didn’t have time to go into great detail on here - but do get in touch if you’d like to know how we work and what we could do for you !
Kind regards
Karen
OnePlan
(Freelance Concept Planners )
Pete thanked OnePlan- 8 years ago
thanks all for the critique. me and the good lady are banging our heads even more! :D
The stairs turn where the external door is so would be quite hard to get the loo there in terms of headroom. The meters are all kept there as well and i've been quoted crazy numbers to move them.
A big yes on increasing the peninsula size and getting more cupboards in.
@man about the house, why not have a utility room? is it to get a nice long view when entering the house?
this is the current plan with the sizing of the lounge.
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