Open Plan Kitchen Living
Hi,
I am planning a 6m by 7.3m extension at the rear. Current plan is the following
The idea is to extend the house the following way.
Its a 1930s house , we are 3 double beds ( 15*12, 13*12 and 10*7.5) upstairs . We are thinking of converting current kitchen to a 4th bed, making the toilet to a small shower(2nd shower) and retain the living as a Snug/Family lounge.
The living area below will be dining and the extension will be a kitchen/living .
Please can you think of any better utilization of space?
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Ellie
4 years ago
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4 years ago
This kitchen is about 8 metres but it gives you an idea of what can be achieved. Key point: Keep it simple!Chandan thanked Artform London - PRO
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4 years ago Chandan
4 years ago@Artform London Thanks for the suggestion, We were also in the same dilemma as the utility was making the layout a bit messy. However only issue we have is , a separate utility albeit very small might help us in drying clothes etc in a closed space .
Do you think keeping the utility very small with stacked Washing machine & dryer on side and leaving some space to dry clothes etc would work ? something like the below where we move sink to the side as suggested by you and make the utlity 1m only .
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoOk. Here you go:
Extended your hallway (about 110cm wide) towards the extension, so the room next to it could serve as a study/playroom/bedroom. Bathroom and utility with back door. A 3m island and row of 5 tall units, with some countertop space on the side to make coffee.
Note I did not fill up the entire wall with kitchen, as it would look too massive. Place a large plant in the corner.Chandan thanked rinked- PRO
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4 years agoThe only thing I would disagree with is not filling the entire wall with kitchen. Sorry Rinq! Assuming the reveal adjacent to the garden window is 650mm minimum (to allow for 650mm deep worktops - 600mm are so shallow these days) I would have two tall cabinets on the garden end. Frame the worktop like the attached image. It will look great!
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4 years ago Chandan
4 years agoThanks All for your inputs, @Artform London I liked your idea and what you have done in the 8m kitchen. As I really need a utility but also want to incorporate your idea of having a simple view, I have now come with the following plan - thoughts ?
I am keeping sleek lines and simple kitchen and giving a side entrance to utliity
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