Another Kitchen Layout Question
8 years ago
Sorry another kitchen layout question!
So we recently visited our local independent kitchen fitter who has come up with the design below (Design 1). We're still negotiating colours etc. but in terms of the layout what are your thoughts?
I've been convinced on the merits of having the hob in the island so whichever design we end up with the hob will be in the island.
I like the layout, however everything is focused on one area which I worry from a practical point of view will become a bottle neck? My gut feel is that the fridge should be on the sink wall in the corner as in design 2.
I'd love to know what others think. Trying to get a balance between design and usability is proving difficult. Please help us!!!!!!
Design 1
Design 1
Design 2 -with fridge in corner
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- 8 years agoI’m with Daisy and a few others. Having experienced it both ways, we much prefer the social aspect of having the hob on the island. I think the health and safety argument for not doing so are a little OTT, but we don’t have kids!
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keswing thanked Kenny Miller - PRO8 years ago
PRO8 years agoI agree with people voting for no hob on the island. We come across a lot of customers liking the idea but.. unless you have a raised breakfast bar on the other side, what is going to serve as a splashback while you are cooking? You'll end up splattering the worktop (and people sitting on the other side of the island) while you are making delicious stir fries or curries.. Not ideal.. So maybe going for a hob next to a wall might be more practical. Unless you go for a downdraft extractor fan than can act as your splashback.. Please see images showing the difference attached. Good luck!
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