Easy flow layout?

3 years ago

Thoughts on this layout? Mainly the kitchen area. We would be knocking through thr wall to the front living area as it is very dark and this would bring lots of light. We also don’t currently use our front living room (as it’s cold and dark) so thought this more open layout might make a better flow of the rooms and we might use them all instead of spending all out time in the snug with the kids toys. ive always wanted an island (would be 90cmx2100 including the overhang for stools) and thought this would allow one. Ideally, if budget allows, we would install an everhot range cooker and smeg fridge.

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HU-168345303
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3 years ago
Any one any thoughts on this layout? Would you say there is enough room for the island?
Ellie
3 years ago
You have space to put the island there, but I don't think it works. For most the benefit of a lovely island that size is stools for entertaining. You only have space for 2 and those 2 are facing a wall. Sitting at stool you'd have your back to a living area. If it's just somewhere to have a cuppa, it's fine.
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HU-168345303
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks @Ellie, for us, the biggest point of the island would just mostly be a place for the kids to sit while I cook, or for me to sit and have a cuppa while dinner cooks. It wouldn’t be for meals, we always sit at the table for our meals together. Do you think 90cm is enough space for opening dishwasher etc? Thanks for your input x
CWD
3 years ago
I think it would just about work, but really it's a bit cramped all around it. have you thought about a peninsula coming out from the wall where the hob is shown? then seating on the dining side of that? would give a U-shaped kitchen which would be open to the front room. put hob over where that tall cabinet is and the tall cabinet might go where the hob is (on top of the peninsula where it meets the wall)? makes the dining area bigger too as the kitchen wouldn't extend so far into it.
HU-168345303
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks @CWD we Have a peninsula just now and I really don’t like it. having the kitchen only Come to where the job is here would mean a much smaller kitchen. I am worried about it being cramped and wish I could try it out first lol. Those virtual reality things would be amazing to see it before you made any decisions wouldnt it? Thanks for the input though. I really appreciate any feedback x

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