kitchen boiler cupboard Help!

13 days ago

Hi, im stuck on what to choose, wether to have boiler cupboard straight down to the work top or have it smaller. The pipes shall be shown if have a smaller cupboard but will need to use a box to cover it which is about 10 cm but if i have the full cupboard going to the work top i loose about 30cm space on worktop. im having quartz upstands so not sure how that will look?

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Ellie

13 days ago

I would have taller units, big enough to fit the boiler, but have them all raised in line with each other and if that means slightly taller tall units then so be it. I think units of different size on the wall look strange.

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keiblem
13 days ago
Despite having to deal with the pipes I prefer the shorter cabinet. If boxing in isn’t something you want then could you have the pipes recessed into the wall. It would be cheaper if the boiler isn’t already there. Or you could box in along the full length of that wall bringing the cabinets forward a tad or up to the cabinets. In essence creating a false flush wall.

Failing that the box wouldn’t be too big and will disappear if painted the same colour as the wall. You could have the quarts upstand fitted around it but I would prefer to reserve that for the window wall and tile the hob wall because hobs cause a lot of splash back.
pjdklm
13 days ago
I prefer the shorter cabinet as well. I think the visible pipes can be relatively easily disguised or will blend in once any countertop items are placed next to it.
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Wumi
13 days ago
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I’d suggest down to the countertop. It frames the job and makes the wall cabinets either side of the hood look symmetrical. You could also box the hood in a cupboard for a more seamless look.

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samina82
Original Author
13 days ago
Thank you for your lovely suggestions, so many ideas to help me choose what will work best, I do agree with the taller cabinets so it dosnt look odd, but that is not possible to do as cabinets has been ordered already.
keiblem
13 days ago
That is a good point suggested by Ellie. I have always had cupboards up to the ceiling because it gets so dirty up there and is such a pain to clean. Not a help now that you have ordered the cupboards! However you could perhaps fit small cabinets on top or finish up to the ceiling with pseudo cupboards. It would be more streamlined.

Of course that doesn’t resolve the pipe problem below! I will be interested to hear what you finally decide to do about that.
Sonia
13 days ago
My boiler is in a tall cupboard that is not sitting on the worktop. Although it’s tall it doesn’t reach the ceiling but my builder did create some air holes at the top for ventilation. My kitchen is small so I need the worktop space and I can fit the microwave and toaster under it. The pipes are boxed in.
Victoria
13 days ago
@Sonia you have the cutest microwave I’ve ever seen 😂
samina82
Original Author
12 days ago
Thankyou all, i decided to go all the way down i still have storage inside the bottom so can store other things too out of the way and sight. Im having the upper bit covered like Keiblem mentioned shall give more sleek finish.
keiblem
12 days ago
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Lifestyle Kitchens
12 days ago
if the images you've attached are accurate then your designer hasn't allowed for any infill between the boiler cupboard and the wall, if you have the boiler cupboard sitting on the worktop and its a single door then you won't be able to have the upstands as the door won't open. i think the only option you have is the smaller boiler cupboard and box the pipework underneath and run the upstand around the boxing.
keiblem
12 days ago
Lifestyle Kitchens: That’s a valid point you have raised. Very often it is details such as this that, if missed, can throw a spanner in the works.
Brett
12 days ago
If you went with the smaller cabinet - you could add a shelf below the other cabinets (with a vertical side to close the sides by the oven) that are level with the bottom of the boiler cabinet. Google cabinets with shelves under - could get a really nice look.
the_scientist
8 days ago
In my kitchen I've a service void in the corner and put in a tambour door to overcome the issues with practical access and coverage.
keiblem
8 days ago
I hadn’t heard of a tambour door so had to google it. I hadn’t realised there was such a thing except on security doors. You live and learn.
Sarah-Ann Simmons
7 days ago
To hide pipes I had a friend make me a cover out of wood which my tiler covered to blend in.
Sarah-Ann Simmons
7 days ago
To hide pipes I had a friend make me a cover out of wood which my tiler covered to blend in.
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Marshall-McKay Design
6 days ago
Hi. Definitely have 900H x 350D x 600W boiler unit and wall cupboards that are also 900H x 350D so they are all in alignment, height and depth. This also gives you more storage in your wall cabinets. The pipes below can be tiled over or upstands run around the boxing in to match the wall (painted MDF looks like plasterboard). Hope this helps x

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