Critique this Utility/Mudroom Layout
Just about to start construction on our utility.
We have a decent space but I'm struggling to finalise the layout. (the back door position and the Window size and location can change but blocks are being layed this week so time is running out if I want to change)
See below what we are thinking:
The double unit is a larder style hot press:
The back wall of the room has the mud unit with side corner presses that can open out for less used items (I also plan to put some Plant equipment into one of these, e.g network hub, fuse board etc.)
I'd really appreciate if anyone has any thoughts on the above or alternate layouts.
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Comments (21)Hmmm, pesky walls! Bearing all that in mind you're probably quite close to what would work best for you. I would suggest though that the tall units stay on the left - if they're on the right you're cutting out a lot of light from your primary natural light source. Also, try not to have your dishwasher tucked right into a corner as that just makes it difficult to work around - sometimes you can crash into handles when opening and closing.. I've tweaked your plan a little which I hope gets you a bit closer to your final solution: good luck!...See MoreCritique my kitchen plan!
Comments (9)Thanks for the feedback! We have a massive dog, and are a bit wary of creating a niche space that could affect resale value, for example to non dog owners. But they are really cute! Good point that either way there is definitely room for a cupboard there too. Bins would go under the counter. Does anyone think integrated bins are way better? Was planning on keeping the freestanding? I've had a lot of feedback from others about having the breakfast bar near the cooker? What do you guys think about this in particular? I hope the 2 tier could prevent major splashes....See MoreKitchen Layout - comments please (avoiding a corridor feel)
Comments (32)Reading all of this, and in particular redrawing the plans, I am beginning to feel maybe I am guilty of misleading with respect to what goes where. Probably by labeling with the names given by the kitchen supplier. It didn’t seem to matter when I was concerned about rows of units creating a corridor. On my original plan the island unit was shown with six pan drawers, three of them will probably be used for food storage; for things like rice, the three types of flour, the four types of sugar and the pasta that we use regularly. Also things like tinned foods and probably breakfast cereal, tea and coffee. The larder on the other hand will likely be used for storing things like multi-packs of tins and the large packets of rice that get decanted to a container as needed instead of going out to by another small bag. So, looking at all this perhaps my original design does cover all the bases as far as the working triangle / functional areas goes. What does anyone think? Still wondering about that corridor though....See MoreLayout dilemma Kitchen/Diner
Comments (7)Removing the toilet and installing a side door could work. I’d be more inclined to move the utility to the garage and add a side door for light and access to the garden for hanging up clothes. The garage would be a good mudroom as you could just walk through the garage or side door, drop of muddy gear and walk in through the hallway. Plus bigger and brighter kitchen!...See More- PRO
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5 years ago threethree five
5 years agoThanks for the feedback and very good points about the folding. I wonder if the hotpress had a bifold type door which then opened out to allow the sliding shelf as suggested would it work well?
See below layout my kitchen guy has proposed:
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My hotpress is smaller (1.2m down to .8m) and I'm loosing a full tall unit.It does perhaps work better for the mud room area and perhaps also the laundry?
Jonathan
5 years agoI also think it looks fab but you should consider if the doors are in the best place. The door to the kitchen is in the corner of the kitchen which could limit furniture placement in there. The back door opposite the kitchen door has possible privacy and draft issues to consider. The pantry door again limits furniture placement in the kitchen. You have also a white square in your plan which I assume is an outside store- you may decide the space is better used inside.
If it were mine I would perhaps have a dedicated boot area and separate laundry area so that dirty boots don’t cross where the clothes cleaning happens. My alternative layout also makes thinks easier if you hang sheets from a ceiling mounted clothes airer.
You might also consider if the sink will ever get used, if you need a window (a roof light might be better depending on what you look out on). I would also be considering if you need an additional Dishwasher in there. I would also move the tumble dryer to the outside wall- some need venting but also they vibrate so quieter away from the kitchen wall. I personally think more shoe storage is invaluable so perhaps you could have additional shelving for this purpose.
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5 years ago threethree five
5 years agoJonathan - the kitchen layout is dictating the position of the doors of the Utilty and Pantry. This is an area my wife and I focused on alot.
See below our kitchen layout and you'll see why we are limited:
threethree's ideas · More InfoTalls units from Left->Right, Integrated fridge, freezer, double eye level ovens, double larder.
The white space is the boiler house.
This is an alternate layout moving the mud area to beside the door (back door shifts by 600mm)
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Not sure what could be done with the empty wall on the kitchen side
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