help needed kitchen layout

6 years ago

Hi everyone, looking for some help with our kitchen layout!

We’re really torn on the sink position and whether to put it in the island or on the run. We plan to just have lower level units in the main bit of the kitchen, plus an integrated fridge/freezer and pantry.

I’ve included the room dimensions below so people can see it and also 3 options we were mulling over. We have a small 9x9cm steel post that we are planning to box in for the width of the oven and have slightly deeper cabinets. We’re also planning to have a cabinet for glasses in the area under the smaller roof light. Any thoughts appreciated.

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Daisy England

6 years ago

Definitely not number 1 as the DW needs to be close to the sink for plumbing. Rinse off in the sink, place in DW without dragging wet plates across the floor.

Number 2 is better. Personally I don’t like to see a sink in an island as it makes it looks messy if you’re not a meticulously tidy person.

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Schmidt Bristol
6 years ago
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A much more functional layout can be achieved in the existing room by flipping the existing hob and fridge freezer. It looks like you are currently losing a good 30cm or so of potential counter and cabinetry space next to the doorway, and it would give you a longer counter run between sink and hob. I would also add a long bank of shallow low cabinetry alongside the wall between the 2 doorways, which would give you quite a lot of additional storage space without interfering with the walkway or sight lines. Plus the narrow ledge there could help keep clutter off your work surfaces. In terms of dining space, you could lose your unloved peninsula and then add a small table and chairs. You would have to squeeze in the 60cm oven into the main work area, but 30cm would be gained by the fridge move, and another 20cm could be gained by swapping to a 60cm sink cabinet. (I assume it’s 80cm right now.).
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Cigal Kaplan Interiors
6 years ago
I would go for option 2-

I also agree that a sink in the island isnt the best option to go for. Sink, bin and dishwasher should be close together.

I would keep the island as clean as possible or put the hob on it.

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Gabby Wong
6 years ago
Another vote for no2. I think it’s just more ergonomic (and probably cheaper) to have the sink, DW, and bins all on the back wall.

Can turn round from the oven and get things out the pan draws behind, loads of space to put things down, won’t have people coming into the main kitchen bit between the oven and the island to get a drink or wash their hands :-)
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Lucinda Taylor Interior Design
6 years ago
I completely agree with the above comments and I would advise going for option two. It is so much more practical to group the sink, dishwasher and bin together and will save you having to walk from one end of the kitchen to the other. I wouldn't advise having the hob on the island either as depending on how much cooking you do this can create a lot of steam in the kitchen even if you had a good quality extractor fan.
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Rukmini Patel Interior Design
6 years ago
I have an island with the hob and sink on the run - it works out better this way. And agree with the comments above having messy plates instantly visible on the island is not pleasing to see.

Have you thought about placing the hob on island? I can't recommend it enough! It's great for entertaining or even catching up with family as you are facing them whilst chatting rather having your back to them.

Have you got an interior designer involved in your project? I do recommend you get a designer's to have a look at your plans and advise you on the best use of space. Has your architect advised you about the golden triangle? Used in kitchen design, you should only be one step away from you most used appliance. So you could place your hob in the centre of the island and then have your back facing the sink. Plus you could have a downdraft extractor fan on the island so that you don't have one overhanging giving you a cleaner look.

I offer one hour consultation if that is something you are interested in where we can explore the possibilities and you will receive professional advise.

Hope this helps

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OnePlan
6 years ago
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Tani H-S
6 years ago
I recently had a new kitchen in a new extension and went through the same thing - also Similar to yours.
Glad we had the sink on the back run out of the way with the DW and bin either side. The sink is always a mess and splashed everywhere! Things always get dumped in it even though we have a utility sink close by, lol.

Would definitely recommend a hob in the island as it looks like your space is a social space as you have another formal dining area and lounge? Would be a shame to have an island and not be able to cook facing your guests at it....

We went for a wide induction and above it is a neff extractor which works amazingly at sucking all the steam out no problem. I think it’s just about getting the right extractor and using it. Also in an open plan space the steam is less of an issue than in a small kitchen.

For the layout, I did a scaled cut out in cardboard of the rear and island and then cut outs of all the different options for drawers etc. Really helped and our final kitchen is exactly as I decided with the cutouts!

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