advice on kitchen layout
Hi everyone
I'm renovating my kitchen and wanted to get some advice on what you all think of the below proposed layout.
In particular, whether you think the kitchen table works. We are thinking of bench instead of chairs (to save space).
we'd really like to make space for a kitchen table as we may need to use this as a dining area.
For context, this is a flat - so we appreciate we probably won't have the space of a formal dining room like you would expect in a house. But we'd like to try and create an eat-in kitchen.
The table in the below pic is 140cm x 78cm
thanks!
Comments (23)
7 years ago
7 years agoPlenty if space for your table...if you use benches they can be tucked underneath. Or built-in corner seat with single bench, table end facing kitchen!
As above comment, you need to consider plumbing - water source and outlet...so d/w, sink and w/m will closer together. Oven/hob should be located away from these.
Consider: swap oven for w/m, w/m where sink is, then one+half sink where cooker is with d/w under the drainer. As you have a d/w you won't need to spend time at sink!! So don't need to be at window!!
You could also break up overhead cupboards with shelving in the centre...would lighten the look.
I'm taking that door between windows accesses outside!?
Not sure if your kitchen will be bespoke...room for fridge to move out from wall 100mm...make wine rack (close to dining table ).. and possibly slots for chopping boards,trays...etc..
Good luck...love to see end result!!
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here is an updated floor plan. The other thing I should have mentioned - we are keen to create worktop space!
kitchen is 2.7m x 5.1.
The door next to the sink is a fire exit door.
the other door will be the main kitchen entrance. We are thinking of removing the 'door' and just leaving it as an archway opening - 7 years ago
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Hi. Where is the existing plumbing and can you move the internal door? I'm useless at kitchen planning but just wondering if a U shape would work better? I would opt for a pedestal table that can be pushed back
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The dimensions that you really need to know are these.............and also where does the plumbing need to go to?
I've personally never heard of the rule of 2.8m from a door for the hob. 300mm from a window yes.............i'd check that, it can't possibly be true. Ours is 800mm from a door one side and a window the other.
- 7 years agoThis is my opinion on layout.
A couple of things- I have moved the back door to create more work surface where you need it.
I think the space between the sink and the hob is the space you do all the prep so I suggest moving the hob to the wall opposite the sink.
You need to consider fire regs if you get rid of the door between the kitchen and the next room. Consider if there is an escape route out of the main door from the bedrooms without going through the space open to the kitchen. (NB- probably exempt if the bedrooms are on the ground floor of the building.)
7 years agoHi, since you're in a flat, I'm assuming that your door to the outside can't be moved? If it can be, the U shape is a good option. If it can't be moved, perhaps a galley kitchen this is worth considering. Narrow dishwasher to the right of the sink, fridge behind the door.
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Or you could do this. Dishwasher to the left of the sink.
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Wanted to add that you could perhaps incorporate a small movable island to give you extra worktop space if needed.
Laney Bunticups