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Kitchen Open Plan Layout Help

3 years ago

Hi all,

We are in the process of buying a flat in London and the main piece of work we want to embark on is doing an open plan kitchen. We like the idea of having a range cooker as a centrepiece for the kitchen design but are unsure about going for an island or a peninsula given the space. Any views on what would work best? Dimensions of the room and possible configuration outlined below.

Thanks!

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cannonja
3 years ago
Add another base cabinet or two at sink

Forget about an island etc

Just have a decent table and chairs

The room isn't very big and by cluttering it you are making it feel even smaller

Best wishes
PRO
OnePlan
3 years ago
Yup I concur with Cannoja !
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Wumi
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Also agree with Cannoja, not really space for an island.

Maybe replace the table for a round one, easier to manoeuvre around and squeeze in extra chairs. Could even get an extending one.

Personally, I’d take cabinets up to the ceiling and box in the extractor for a cleaner look and ease of cleaning.
daniscp
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Jonathan
3 years ago
Personally I don’t like splitting a modest room into two small spaces. So I offer an alternative
rinked
3 years ago
Symmetry. Wide drawers for plates and bowls. Space to move around.

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