6m extension , will my kitchen be too dark ?
We are in the process of getting a 6m rear extension .
After a lot of iterations and late nights on getting the layout right, we feel that we might have just about got the layout the way we want.
A LAYOUT where :
1. Hallway entrance having a garden view
2. Entrance avoiding the view of the kitchen island
3. Also having the kitchen on the side so that there is a bit of privacy while cooking
Below is the layout which seems to be working for us . The extension will also be having a roof lantern of about 3m by 1 m wide right on top of the kitchen island. However now we are thinking will the kitchen get a bit too dark ?
Any thoughts about this ?
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@Ang Lee Projects - Regarding the laundry room, we are thinking of keeping glazed door entrace from the hallyway and keep a frosted glass frame in the kitchen to utility space to provide some natural light .
Regarding the swapping of kitchen to dining, we have been thinking a lot about that, that is also one of the plans we have. However trying to keep in good size utility + kitchen + study and avoiding entering kitchen from hallway is leading to this.
Below are some other plans we have made1st Plan
Then we thought hallway entrance with garden view is nice
Then we thought Kitchen should come on the other side
Then we thought why not put kitchen to where dining is and put the utility at the back and then get the extension area really open up for dining and living and also get small study to brighten up the hallway - PRO5 years ago
Hi Chandan,
Not all my projects are on my HOUZZ page, but I do recall a project where the client had a layout very similar to your thoughts on swapping over the kitchen with the dining area. They thought the formal dining area was satisfactory with borrowed light from the lounge in this instance, as it was only going to be used for evening meals & with guests. Moreover the breakfast bar area would be used more as a family unit. Please see attachments.
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Jonathan