Advice please on kitchen/pantry design
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Comments (10)Thanks ever so much, both. Jonathan, you are absolutely right to point out the safety concern regarding the microwave's current position. Once I have replaced the microwave, I will definitely rehome it to a less dangerous place! Thanks also for the sharing the caveat about the pantry shelving potentially looking improvised. What about if I put something like a Welsh dresser type wall unit on that wall to the right of the window instead? I think the gangway is wide enough - it's nearly 1.2m in width (although the photos don't really convey that). Bookworm, it had not occurred to me to remove the cupboard doors of the under-counter unit - I absolutely love this idea! That way, there would be good access to the content of the unit even if there was a step ladder up against the coal store. And just like you suggest in your post, I would really like to keep the work surface as clear as possible, too (apart from (I think) the upright mixer or, as you say, a fruit bowl), so I do need to work out where the utensils ought really to live. I'm therefore going to have a look now to see what's out there by way of super-narrow hostess trolleys...! I've also just had a really long, hard stare at the space again (my husband thinks I have lost my mind). I can totally understand why someone might want to block up the storage above the coal store and then divide the pantry from the kitchen with a door - doing that would definitely achieve the clear kitchen/pantry distinction that I'm striving for. However, I think the main reasons for my instinct being not to do that are (a) a concern that an unwanted side-effect might be a perceived decrease in the size and airiness of the kitchen generally and (b) a desire to maximise the flow of natural light into what is actually a fairly dark room. And what about decor - would you decorate the pantry space in the same scheme as the kitchen, or do you think doing something a bit different might help distinguish it from the kitchen?...See MoreFine tuning of kitchen plan - advice please
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Comments (15)I just measured my room with yours. Mine is 7.86 wide X 4.60 to the bathroom wall (where your extension is) We do have our lounge area extra but that extension is mainly the kitchen and dining area - plus casual seating in summer. Don’t despair. I would really recommend having a go with that software I mentioned and you can have up to 3 layouts for free (I’ve never paid!) and it’s pretty easy to work out. (I don’t sell it by the way 😂 I just love it!) With my room only being slightly wider than yours - If you only plan on using it for kitchen and dining then I would definitely make the utility larger and worry about the dog leg after. If you are having an island, then you will have units in that so do you really need units all the way around the walls? That seems a lot of units. Could you not make the dog leg pantry as I mentioned as you are talking 600 dog leg then units on top of that - that’s a huge space. You wouldn’t need units then around both corners. Just flinging some ideas about! Have you got rough kitchen plans or design? Where is your living space to be? It’s a great space and I think you need to step back and start at the basics with it with what you really want from the room and how you could fit them into that space. These are rough pics of my room which changes all the time as I move my dining table about ie by the window, also my tub chairs move around depending on the season! It’s a flexible space....See MoreRenovation design advice please
Comments (5)Hi there! There are many things you could do. It sounds as though it would be worthwhile you considering upgrading your home thermally as well if there are several spaces that are cold and uncomfortable - this could be addressed alongside any work you get done. It's definitely not the case that an architect is necessarily a significant cost - in fact a good architect can save you more money than their fee by designing a more cost effective solution. For example I frequently save my clients tens of thousands on their projects, but I rarely charge that much! ;) You've done a great job at analyzing what you want and need to change. That's a great start. You could do with getting a bit more clarity around how you want to use the space - how would you ideally like the space to work for you and how you live. For example you mention that you could open up the kitchen to the dining room but you're not sure if you want a completely open plan space. That's really interesting. You also mention that you'd like to do something with the unused workshop - but you have many options for what it could be instead. What do you need or want most? Start off by thinking about what kind of space you would like - how do you live, how do you entertain, etc... what kind of space do you need to suit the way you live? Once you have that clear then you'll find it much easier to make the right decisions about how to alter the house to suit you best. You can get my free Design Your Home Vision Checklist here to start you off: https://www.i-architect.co.uk/dyhvchecklist.html I can help you to redesign your house as well as create a more in depth vision of what you want with my Big Picture Plan. You can find out more and book that here, my next available date is April 18th: https://www.i-architect.co.uk/bpp.html Best wishes with your home redesign! Jane award winning chartered architect eco-home and conservation area specialist www.i-architect.co.uk...See MoreN C
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