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Kitchen Layout - space requirments for bench & ideas

5 years ago

We had removed an Alno kitchen and dry-fitted another brand in the reception room, the experimental position did not work. The final kitchen is going in the 5.75 mtr extension with an island in front and a bench against the other wall. A separate lounge area will be created, this will be in addition to a new quiet /yoga room in the front room.

Some questions / observations if you could help, comment please.

Q 1 – what is the ideal width area for wall seat, bench and chairs – we have 2.4mtrs available before we hit the island seating area

Q 2 – in this plan, are island seats really required ? The island (3x0.9 mtr) is desirable as a working area,

Observation 1 – I am not keen on tall pull and swings and wanted low units against the wall, my wife loves the p/s units, I can see why as the present their contents when you open them, each unit is the same as having 3 base units. Are there any other options other than wall units ?

Observation 2 – we are getting rid of the double oven unit in preference to base oven units.

Observation 3 – could the slim A-F/F be placed next to bench, it may look silly with new flooring / deco / kitchen. We are okay to lose this F/F in preference of low integrated fridges & freezers - these are shown in the sketch.

Observation 4 – The outside utility is almost ready to accept doors but the WM & Dryer will now be kept inside with a decent unit built around them. We may put doors to outside utility next year.

Observation 5 – the extractor is new but we are ditching it in preference of a slim line hood

Some pictures before we start on the new kitchen fitting...

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