Help with kitchen layout!
Fiona
5 years ago
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Ellie
5 years agoFiona
5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
Yes! I’m clearly doing something wrong as it won’t post for some reason
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Comments (38)Hi David, the new plans looks really workable and only a little organisation will help things a lot. For a start, I would suggest that the Kitchen could remain in its earlier position, as it works just great, and am sure you are also keen on reducing the costs for this renovation. Consider putting a small kitchen island in the middle of the space, but nearer to the kitchen area such that one can work comfortably between both of these. The dishwasher and the washing machine can take up the space on the north wall adjacent to the kitchen area. If both can’t fit in the small area without blocking the rear exit, consider pushing the washing machine along that wall such that it’s just next to the small island. In fact the island is best placed in that position to be used as a worktop, bench during clothes cleaning. Lastly, the 6ft dining table can occupy the remaining space between the island and east wall comfortably and with a lot of space to spare for chair movement. This pretty straightforward arrangement will save on both the time and cost of doing your modification. Hope this helps. If you need any further advice, feel free to get in touch via email (ed.rogers@betterspace.co) or through out site: www.betterspace.co. All the best! Ed...See MoreHelp with kitchen layout? Can we incorporate an island?
Comments (3)Hi, I'm not a pro, but I think your kitchen is too narrow for your island idea. I do like the layout you are thinking of, but needs to be a bit wider to be able to comfortably walk around the island, especially if someone is cooking there. If you go for an island of a metre wide, you'll have 170 cm left, divided by 2 = 85 cm on both sides of the island. When you open a drawer, it'll take up around 50 cm (guestimating here), which will leave you 35 cm. All a bit tight. Why don't you keep the current layout, which seems very practical with lots of storage and workspace, but without the breakfast bar? Or have the tall cabinets on the left wall, flanking a worktop and cooker and have the sink on the window wall. Then put a small round dining table in front of the bifolds? Or maybe you could put a comfy bench along the bottom wall with a narrow(ish) rectangular dining table there. Or a couple of comfy armchairs with a small table to make a cosy seating corner there....See Morehelp with kitchen layout
Comments (3)Thanks oneplan and pjdklm. Excellent point about the job being right next to the utility door. I do not envision kids would be using that door much but stil a very good point. Sorry the only measurement that’s not accurate is the utility. It’s 5ft wide and we should be able to use it. We are going to use the washing machine 3-4 times a week so can manage. I also forget to draw the window above the sink which is already there. The sink is at the same place where the old utility’s sink is currently. I can possibly try to swap the window above the sink and the door and that would help me in bringing the hob and sink together on same surface. I am thinking of walling off the window completely as the old utility area also has a skylight but need to check again by blacking out the window and see the impact first. Wife is dead against a sink/hob on island and anyhow I am afraid it will get too congested. What are your thoughts about the rest of the plan? I really need some professional advice but oneplan you guys are not free until March and I want to get the work done ASAP as waiting to get the work done before we move in. Thanks again...See MoreFiona
5 years agoFiona
5 years agoFollowing on from my previous post I’ve since done a lot more thinking!
I’ve determined there is only one set up that works for the space... we needed informal dining and a place for me to bake with my kids....I definitely wanted a utility area... we needed a playroom/snug as don’t have one elsewhere so voila!
The space to the right of the door is currently free but I thought I could have a sideboard here or else if I decide to swap our dining room and the snug around then I could make it a coffee area.
Bin is in the peninsula- there are 3 sets of 800 pan drawers,dishwasher, Belfast sink, 90cm range, 2 wall cupboards, a 30cm pull out larder and a 80cm freestanding fridge freezer. Washer dryer in the utility with broom cupboard and space for excess coats and shoes. Would have light coloured units with white quartz top, antique mirror splashback and herringbone engineered wood floor.
I found a Humphrey Munson kitchen (Berkhamsted) kitchen that has a similar layout and looks beautiful so I was cheered by that! Do you think it looks ok? I am planning on getting a pro to check it before we go ahead but just wanted some initial thoughts...
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