New Kitchen Extension Layout Help
We're hoping to get planning permission for a wraparound extension to a Victorian terrace in a few weeks so need to get the rough kitchen layout sorted for the builders. We've spoken to a couple of companies but with only plans to go off it was more us leading them to a design rather than them proposing possible layouts. I managed to draw up the following design that seemed to make good use of the space but we're very keen to get people's views on it and other ideas we could work with.
New Floorplan:
Initial Design:
There's a few considerations:
Chimney Breast - It would be nice to keep it as a period feature and save the added cost of removing it. But I don't know it's workable in it's current position as it sits quite close to the entrance with two steps down
Island vs Peninsula - We always had in mind an island but given how narrow these Victorian terraces are it's common for the island to run lengthways so you're staring at a wall when using it. Peninsula appears more practical as gives a view out in to the garden when using the breakfast bar area to prep food
Boiler - Needs to be housed near an external wall/roof
We'd like it to feel like a open kitchen/dining space so had avoided lots of tall units as it could close in on the space. The side and end roof is pitched
Many thanks
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Comments (4)Thanks for the reply, don't think I'm quit at that stage yet though. Was more looking for general ideas on where cooking/dining areas could be located and how to fit in the utility and loo. Hoping that others who have done similar projects could share ideas on how to get the best layout for the space....See MoreHelp - Design, layout help on a new extension
Comments (21)I agree with Hugh re supervision plus by the time the extension is built your son will be nearing an age where he understands a little more. You may also want him in there to cook with you soon. I'm sure the kitchen can be designed from a safety aspect too if that's the only thing holding you back. I think the advantage of using OnePlan is that Karen can look at the whole house spatially etc and you're not tied to a particular kitchen company (I'm not on commission!). Click on her profile for reviews etc. I second Hugh's comments re karndean too! I like the heringbone parquet! If you did want to hire an interior designer (designers tend to be qualified in planning too I think as opposed to an interior decorator although many of those could be qualified by experience) then you could find you save as much as you spend. Some of them will offer you their trade discount which if doing the whole house could add up to an awful lot. They may also make you save from any mistakes and I've made a few of those! I'd go on houzz and search for pros and look at their reviews and previous work. I think you need to meet people yourself though as it's important to have a good working relationship and make sure they understand you...See MoreNew Extension - Kitchen design/layout
Comments (10)The kitchen seems a little disjointed at the moment with the run on the highest wall being so separated from the rest of the kitchen. I would worry that this would become prime dumping spot! Also what a fabulously dramatic ceiling angle, I'd definitely look to make the most of that. I think you could put all your tall units with up-lights on the tallest wall to really make the eye look up. Also when you're cooking. That frees up the angled wall to make it fabulous with art/open shelves/bit of everything! I think you're right to put one big window by the sink which can then also have art or shelving. The island could perhaps have a more interesting seating arrangement than in a line to try and make the most of the garden views. If you need any more help, feel free to get in touch and we can bounce some ideas around together. good luck Emily x...See More
Martin
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoReally appreciate the input you 3, thanks.
@ Jonathan our concern with that design is that we would have to shrink the door down by 30cm if we have a run of units down one side, we could stop short I guess. There is also an annoying steel support on the top wall so there's only space for one appliance unit along there, I think the chimney might also look a little out of place
@OnePlan will check it for some inspiration
@minipie that sounds promising
We're coming round to the idea of getting rid of the chimney, questioning if the hob just looks silly in there. Perhaps then we have a run of tall units down that wall? There's the awkward space created on the right as you come in as a result of the steps. I can't decide if we'd have a unit there (one where you could store say a ironing board that you could lift out so you don't have to open the bottom part which would hit the steps unless it was a double door design) or not have one there and perhaps put a radiator in there or something else?. Like this
(Added a sofa for fun, we probably won't have one in there)
PROFable Kitchens
4 years agoHi Martin,
We're working on a design quite similar to your room at the moment - we dropped it into your room dimensions and with a few tweaks it may be another option for you to consider. We would suggest packing out the steel to bring the wall to the right level allowing the oven housing to be fully accessible, as well as reducing the depth of the cabinetry alongside the doorway to around 450mm, which will allow full opening access taking the steps into consideration. You could house your boiler, brooms and a separate storage larder along this wall with the main working kitchen on the other side of the room.
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