design dilemma for kitchen doors
Padmini Singla
5 years ago
We recently did a massive refurb project and I underestimated the cons of an open plan Kitchen. Whilst it gives a good open feel to the ground floor, it also creates a lot of noise and chaos when the food is being prepared or cooked and if we are hosting at the same time. I was wondering what’s the best way to close of the kitchen from the living areas without losing on the light from the skylight and the patio doors. I thought sliding Crittal doors or 2 fixed frame crittal opening outwards would work? Any thoughts welcome.
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Comments (13)Hi Doron, The design works well and usability is great, with the island serving as a work point from fridge, oven, hob and sink. If you are worried about walking into the view of the side panel to the left, is there option to move the door further into the room? you could then think about an open shelf unit next to the fridge freezer. If budget would allow, you should consider adding end panels to the sink run, otherwise you will see down the side of the handle trim. You could use either door material or wrap the worktop around. Also there is a comment on the plan which reads, 'Future oven position' what is this in reference too? Hope this helps, Daniel...See MoreKitchen Diner & Seating Area design dilemma…
Comments (5)Hi Louise, How exciting! I definitely agree with the above about blocking off the doorway. It will really help to create the snug area. I think an L-shape kitchen across the back wall would work great for you. You could have a bank of tall units running along the back (with your American f/f you could also look at putting a top box above it which would make it feel part of the kitchen especially with colour matched end panels either side) where the sofa could be (in front of the door which would be blocked off) and then opt for lower base units and a corner base for the sink run along the small window wall. Bi fold or patio doors would make a great addition for keeping the space light and bright. Or another option would be having the island/dining table across the back wall and having a small L-shape with units running on the garden wall (up to the patio/bi-fold). As Katlucy has suggested in her drawings an island coming off the garden wall would be a good option or you could look at swapping the island and dining table around or using the dining table to help separate off the 'zones'. There's so many options that can be done, I think the best way to get a true indication of what layout would work best would be to get some CAD designs made up. Discuss layout concerns of what doesn't work in your current kitchen and how you currently use your kitchen so that you are able to get this one exactly how you want it. If you would like a cuppa and an informal telephone discussion to bounce some ideas around and find out about how we can help you create some designs please do get in touch. Kind regards, Charlie Covey Kitchens www.coveykitchens.co.uk...See MoreKitchen diner design dilemma
Comments (15)I agree with OnePlan above. If you could create a door there, you would gain the extra wall space where the entry is now and you could have another look at the kitchen design. Maybe the fridge/freezer could go on that wall? If you did change the door, I would change the peninsular too because you don't want to have to walk all the way around the peninsula to get into the kitchen but just walking immediately left and left again would not be a problem. I wouldn't have an undercounter fridge and freezer that someone suggests. We have a big fridge (fridge section above freezer section) and then an undercounter fridge (in a breakfast area) for condiments and drinks. It is amazing how much one uses the "main" fridge and imo it would be a pain to use an undercounter one twenty times a day. Others may disagree, of course....See MoreMain Door /living room/ foyer layout design dilemma
Comments (1)Hello Francis, the entrance door could be min 450mm away from the stairs in accordance with the Building Regulations. In my view, the double doors have been positioned very well. If you were to move it to the right on the plan by another 150mm : a. it will ruin the existing symetry and b. it will affect the window....See MorePadmini Singla
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PROAK Spaces
5 years agoI think Crittall doors are a good idea. You will still have the light from your patio, they will stop sounds and visually will separate different zones of an open plan.
Unfortunately, they won't isolate all sounds completely and smell from the kitchen when you're cooking.
You can find different alternative systems.
Padmini Singla
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PRODesign Spec Ltd
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minnie101