There’s lots that can be done with a kitchen ... you will be living with it for a long time after - so worth putting a lot of thought into it .

This layout has the fridge as a prominent piece ? Might be better with fridge and a pantry on the right wall instead... also notice open shelving either side of Range cooker - these will be very difficult to keep clean here - I’d suggest cabinets instead. So add a bin pullout cabinet where the fridge was and reconfigure the corners so you have useable corner storage ( bins here would heat up and smell)
Hope that helps a bit !
Kind regards
Karen at OnePlan
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Great point about the bins I hadn’t given it a thought! The fridge a retro Smeg is quite bulky and measure 67cm and on the right hand wall we only have 50cm so I don’t think it’s possible without it hanging over the back door? I will definitely try to move the bins!

Anything I missed that needs to go in there?

Thank you so much. I was thinking of keeping everything low only a couple of high cupboards so it feels spacious and the look will be light industrial.

Have you looked into colors and materials already?

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And what appliances will need to go in there? Do you want a range or built in? (because oven with micro requires less space) How are your thoughts on a galley kitchen? How many people in your household?

Hi there thanks for all your input - much appreciated. The cabinets have been chosen, they are by Sebastan Cox in black and natural. I love the Fulham kitchen and also have a smeg fridge. I have considered a built in but not sure if it has the same impact unless it is housed in a tall cabinet but I wanted to stay clear of tall cabinets just to keep it airy looking.

Tall units in a strategic spot make up for 'the loss' of upper cabinets. It's the overall layout that makes a kitchen look airy. For starters, don't place the frigde between a window and door.

ok I will try to take on board your comments but the only thing is the fridge is a retro one not ugly (well I don't think so anyway!).

make the shallow depth cabinets on right shorter and have fridge on end there - so you can use the side as magnet display? add low cabinet or drawers where fridge was on Rinq's layout.

I know that would be perfect but that is shallow on 50 cm and the fridge is 67 cm and would hang over the door frame!

Another :)

Clockwise starting at the fridge: Drawers, dead corner, 20cm pullout, range (or cooktop and oven), Lemans corner, sink, dishwasher, 80cm drawers. And 2x60cm shallow tall units as pantry. Perhaps a radiator next to the back door, shelf over it, some hooks for towels and apron. The other shelves all have leds built in. Range is offcentre, as the right hand corner will most likely be used most. Countertops are 65cm deep.

Thank you I can see your point about the fridge and I will consider everything you mention the only thing is I will still want the cooker to be central!

I like your kitchen choice with the Sebastian Cox! Is the original design that you posted one that was done by Devol? I don’t have much to add to the discussion apart from I know the kind of look that you’re after. I also get why they have suggested a range - although it seems big for the size of the design. Have you thought about a smaller range? Lacanche have a couple at just 70cm wide so could gain you some space. (small I know!)
https://www.rangecookers.co.uk/products/lacanche-cormatin-classic-70,5177/
Bertazzoni do a 60cm one too: https://www.johnlewis.com/bertazzoni-professional-series-60cm-induction-range-cooker/stainless-steel/p3427090

Hi Sarah thanks so much for your input and yes the design was done by Devol. I love the range but I am used to 7 burners although I probably used no more than four at any one time! I have a stoves at 120 cm! I will definitely look at the 70 and I love the colours. My kitchen will be blue/black base and natural top cupboards m. My next decision will be what colour cooker or should I stick with stainless steel?

Stainless steel is a safe bet - but black could look good too. What couloir is your fridge? Also thinking - could you move the bin to be in front of the removed soil pipe? I used to have a built in bin but then I lived with it. I’ve now got a freestanding one. I know the built in look is streamlined and lovely - but the practicalities can be tricky especially with recycling etc. (Although it’s probably more the case that we’re just a really messy family!!!)

Oh yes I need to decide on fridge colour as well! I am waiting for the builder to confirm might be able to move soil pipe and then the wall could be flush (fingers crossed) and that is where I would put the built-in bin. At the mo it’s next to the cooker but I’ve been advised on here it might smell - good point! I am very lucky to be getting some help on Houzz thanks everyone! I agree I will probably opt for stainless steel.

Rona! It's the 9th! Keep us posted please! ;)

The builder came today we have to keep the plinth can’t go all the way back to the wall :( oh well we still gained quite a lot of space.

Hi

Today is the final day to sign off plans I got original date wrong! However, all going well until my daughter mentioned at 12th hour, either substituting a cupboard on the right for a void and using the area as a breakfast bar or overhang the worktop slightly to create an eating area. Would that look too fussy? Would it even work? This really is the very last day to decide!

Sorry 11th hour!

Don't. I think seats won't fit in this layout.

Please do post the final result when finished! :)

Where are you thinking of a stool, as I really don't think there is space. If you loose the bin, then yes you could put 1 stool there as long as it pushes tight under the counter but then who would want to sit there as its an odd space to sit and would only get in the way.

A stool on bottom right would block the door on right and if it was more left it would block the way into the kitchen

Hi Ellie

Thank you for looking into it for me and I agree with you and don’t think there is enough room to fit in an eat-in area, however small. I just wanted to check first.

Thanks again.

Rona

Hi ring

I will - fitting due to start mid Feb.

Regards

Rona

Thanks everyone that helped me along the way this project started last July and finally finished yesterday here are a couple of pics

Looks fab!