Kitchen design ideas. HELP!
We are in the process of redesigning our kitchen and we are not sure of the best way to design our space to make it user friendly. We would like an seating area, like a breakfast bar. The kitchen currently has an arch in it which we plan to get rid of. I would be grateful for help on the best kitchen layout please? P.s we are having a seperate dining area so don't want a dining table in the kitchen. I have attached a screenshot of the kitchen layout and current kitchen. Thanks
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Michael B
3 years agoRelated Discussions
Odd kitchen shape. In need of design/layout ideas, thanks!
Comments (3)Does your storage cupboard need to be in that position? Just thinking that if you could shunt your cloakroom along into it then you could access your laundry from the back wall of the loo. Hope you see what I mean. Then, if you lengthen the laundry into the kitchen space a bit you would be able to have a run of cupboards/units/equipment on the left too. Then you shorten that narrow utility wall on the kitchen side by having a run of cupboards/larder or what you will on that side too. Might give you a more practical use of space in the kitchen....See MoreKitchen Design Ideas
Comments (5)Your project plan is very similar to the project we did in Esher few years ago, please have a look at Esher project. I would suggest incorporating sliding doors to utility room, it’s more functional and cleaner look and creates more space for utility room. The island will be great feature in your kitchen. The size of the island in Esher project is 1.600mm x 2.400mm, sittings for 4 people, consist of 3 units 800mmm x 600mm. In Ailsa Road Twickenham project the size of the island is 1.400 mm x 2.400 mmm for 6 people. I would recommend the lighting above the island (as in Alisa Road project), bright and dimmable LED lights, as your space will require lots of clever lighting, At this stage I would suggest getting free 3D AutoCAD design of your desired kitchen which can be adjusted with your requirements , it will help you both on visualisation of your future family space. Please contact me if you need further advice. Esher project Ailsa Road...See MorePlanning for kitchen extension help please ? Area use help / design
Comments (3)Hi, I am a lighting designer if you need help designing a scheme and specifying fittings. Kind regards, Katie...See MoreDesign Help Needed Please - Room Ideas
Comments (9)Is the roof glass like shown on the images? If so, before you do your kitchen here, I would try and talk to someone who has done this. I have a client I am currently working with for their layout. They came to use because the previous owners did exactly what you are suggesting and it was unbearable to be in there in the hotter months/days. The owners did the work then sold it because they didn't like it in the end, and the new owners are now paying me to rip it out and put it back in the existing covered part of the house with the dining room in the glass area, with storage and play area. It's definitely worth looking at before you go ahead with something so major and costly. I think as @Jonathan suggested, I would try and open the space up further, even if it means waiting a little longer for it :) ...best to get it right the first time. Best, Gina...See More
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3 years agoHi Michael-see two options below- would be good to know your wishlist and how much cooking you do so how much prep area you definitely need and any structural changes you can undertake- having more views to the outside plus good unobstructed movement will make the best use of the long narrow space- it’s a bit tight to fit an island so peninsula would be better plus whether you are open to extending the kitchen worktop to across the arch which I assume is you dining area
Michael B
3 years agoThanks for this @slow @slowcoachltd. I love the idea of the peninsula (option b) because we also thought space was too tight for an island. Me and the wife do a lot of cooking so would really like a spacious kitchen with loads of storage and prep space. We really want to maximise the use of the whole space so dont mind having the kitchen across the arch. We have a seperate dining room so we plan to use the whole space for the kitchen.
We will need to put in a steel beam when we remove the arched wall however the walls wont be flush. We have been told that the beams on each side of the kitchen will stick out 15cm and be 30cm wide)
As for the wish list we also want an american fridge freezer, build in 5 burner hob. We have 3 kids so want enough space for them to all be able to sit at the breakfast bar.
Also forgot to mention we are going to create a doorway to the dining room to make the house flow better. Haven't decided which way it will open yet though.( see pic attached)
Thanks
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3 years ago- PRO
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3 years agoHi Michael! see one option below- currently the flow from one space to another seems a bit inefficient- I would open the area between kitchen and dining so it’s easy to socialise and carry hot food from kitchen to dining area- the access to garden could be moved- creating a window for views or maybe just wall for more cabinet space- closing the access from entrance gives you extra long stretch of wall for floor to ceiling storage plus American fridge freezer ( blue strip) and the green strip can be breakfast bar. This way you get better storage and unobstructed movement space with multiple people
Michael B
3 years ago- PRO
Slow Coach Ltd.
3 years agoYes French doors would look great between living and dining and keeps the cooking aromas contained as well! You could also go for a galley kitchen. With the space being narrow it will be good to have clear passages from one zone to another..
Michael B
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