Redesigning kitchen layout - help!
We've just bought a new house and initially liked the kitchen lots.
However, now we want to renovate it, as we think there might be a better way to use all that space.
The previous owners used the far end of the room, by the patio door window, to put a TV and a working desk - you can see these in the first picture, in white, in the very far corner. That works, but we don't love the idea of a working desk in the kitchen.
I've modelled the rough layout on Planner 5D, so you can see the space a bit clearer than in these photos, and put some photos of the rough floorplan / different views on here too.
We're thinking a breakfast island might work quite well, and to see whether we could fit the dining table over towards the window, too - there's a rough design for that below, too. Lots of pictures below!
Any other ideas or advice for alternative layouts appreciated!
Current layout (kitchen is 5.11m x 4.09m)
The pictures above make the room very big, so here's the actual dimensions of the present layout on Planner 5D. You can see that the dining table is a little cramped where it currently is, and all the spare space by the window. Current layout in Planner 5D:
LAYOUT 2: Would this work and be a better use of the space?
LAYOUT 3: The dining table looks a bit cramped here, but perhaps the breakfast bar could be made a little smaller, and I wonder if we could get away with this:
Also, the patio door actually juts out from the wall a bit, giving some space to those far seats on the dining table.
We could also potentially make the breakfast bar even smaller if needed, but I'm not sure what size would be ideal.
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Ellie
3 years agoRelated Discussions
Re-design of layout - need help!!
Comments (5)I would make the conservatory an integral part of the house - an orangery for instance - this can be connected to your kitchen by knocking that wall down between the two. I would also consider knocking through to the lounge so this becomes an open plan living area. You could have glass pocket doors that let the light in but also enable you to close off when you want some privacy - as the children get older it is important to consider the fact that they will need their own space and you won't want to listen to their music! When considering open plan it's good to think long term - the use of pocket doors enables you to use the space more effectively depending on the situation. The dining room could then become a playroom / cinema room / study area as your children get older. In terms of a fireplace, you could think about a wood burner that doesn't necessarily have a fireplace surround which is quite contemporary and would suit an open plan living area. Hope that help! Louise...See MoreL shaped kitchen redesign help
Comments (21)Hello, the breakfast bar is roughly 195cm long, 33cm deep and just over 91cm high, same height as kitchen counters. I went with 2 little cupboards underneath rather than space for 3 stalls, although you can squash 3 people in!...See MorePlease help me decide how to redesign ground floor layout!
Comments (3)One option would be to move the utility to the garage, have all your kitchen units down the wall from hall to back wall, then have a dining zone where your breakfast bar currently is and a family zone where your dining area is (with bifold doors). This would leave your lounge clutter free and be much cheaper than an extension. Depending on the size of your garden and budget i think i'd be more tempted to extend though......See MoreHelp / advice needed pls on redesign layout of first floor flat
Comments (5)Hello Sarah, There is a possibility that you have combined sewage in that location. I can see a drainage pipe from the roof on the front of the house. Have a look down the street and see if there are any other houses with bathrooms or drainage on the front or contact your local Building Control who will confirm. I have no idea how important the number of bedrooms are for your needs but you could forfeit the third bedroom. Alternatively have a smaller kitchen area. as the second plan and take a small chunk out of the bedroom, probably less is needed than I have indicated. If your budget allows then remove the chimney, but it is not necessary. I would take out the walls around the stair to below as that will make the space much broader. and also give the space a funky feel to it. Add some velux windows with shafts down into the kitchen dining space. I am not sure why there is no window onto the garden, perhaps look into that on your deeds and see if it could be allowed. The kitchen may be better located towards the front of the house on the first plan so that any seated area is not adjacent to a circulation route/ corridor space. Set the roof windows in a neat pattern of 2 or 3 over that space as it will help to tie it together as one. I am not sure how often you would use the front small bedroom but it could be opened out as part of the living room now and when you eventually sell, put back as a bedroom.. Hope that helps Roger...See More
PROErwin George
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoHi Ting
I think your kitchen looks great and don't need much to make it look better. What about just a changing the door colour and a change in the tiles.
But if you would like to modernised the space, in order to make it work better. what about a layout similar to this one, this layout may lose you overall storage space, but could create a better use of the space, by creating a wall of full height units with an island / worktop to the front.
Regards
Erwin
HT T thanked Erwin GeorgeEllie
3 years agoHT T
3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago@Ellie, thanks for your comments! Really appreciate your insights. We haven't decided on the shutters but we know it does make things tricky.
Our problem is with the current layout. The (estate agent!) photos do look roomy, but that's because they've pushed the dining table right up against the wall.
If you move the dining table away from the wall, as you can see in the first floorplan 1, it gets cramped between the peninsula and the chairs.
In the current layout, the space between the peninsula and the wall (for the table) is just 2.1m. I've attached a picture so you can see what I mean.
So while 2.4m isn't ideal for having the table on the far side, it would be more spacious around the table than the current set up. But yes, we know it could be cramped. That's why this feels tricky!How much room should we ideally allow for the table, in a 4x5m room? Can you see a better layout for a kitchen plus table?
So to make it clear, current layout of the room, showing the space between the peninsula and the wall for the table.
Ellie
3 years agoHT T
3 years ago
rinked
3 years agoI agree with Covey Kitchens' option 3. Take into account the clearances for a dining table. A peninsula or island can't be moved over when having a large family dinner.
HT T thanked rinkedrinked
3 years agoNot peninsula, no island, but a sleek long kitchen and plenty of space to move around and for guests. No upper cabinets (or hardly any), lots of drawers.
HT T thanked rinkedHT T
3 years agorinked
3 years agoI've found the images on google long time ago, didn't save the source, sorry.
My advice would be to place all tall units on the door wall, so they won't block light.
Is it an apartment? As in: is your water+drain location fixed?
To know how much space you have, simply do the math:511 length - table plus clearance 270 = 241 - 90 peninsula - 60 countertop = 91 cm inbetween countertops when opting for a C-shaped kitchen. That's too tight on both ends; traffic and breakfast bar..
511 - 60 tall units - 100 aisle minimum - 270 table space = 80 cm for a 'sideways layout' (see image), but with a pony wall because of the water. Yet plenty of space to add shallow units on the bottom wall, either tall or low (coffee niche?). And room to place the table sideways and extend. Kitchen won't be great for cooking with more than one person though.
rinked
3 years agoWhat's behind the left wall? Because you could make good use of it by creating a large closet from the other side:
sunshineband34
3 years ago
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