kitchen cabinet style advice

2 years ago

Can you help me to choose a kitchen cabinet style and colour scheme that will work in this space please? I’m planning on creating a kitchen with an island (in the area taped off in the photo) but I’m nervous about what style will work in this room. The other half of the room (the area behind the glass door in the photo) will be a living area. Your suggestions will be welcomed. My budget is around £15k. Thanks

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Christine Harrison Fine Art and Mosaics

2 years ago

I think a timeless classic - shaker style would suit the room and that beautiful window, a lovely stone colour (or grey or olive green)would complement the floor , perhaps some ligher cabinets too - as here darker cabinets at floor level.

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Ellie
2 years ago
Just wondering where your kitchen is? Can you use the space there instead or by knocking through? It's just that putting an island there will block off a big part of that beautiful window.
Lou
Original Author
2 years ago
We need to create an extra bedroom where the kitchen is and this is the only location in terms of plumbing/drainage too.
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pjdklm
2 years ago
It is indeed a beautiful window. If storage needs allow for it, it would be worth considering if at least part of the island can have an open base. There are some gorgeous examples on Houzz of high tables or trolleys being used as islands.

In terms of style, I think something relatively simple and timeless would work best with the room’s other features. I’d steer clear of gloss cabinets.
kazzh
2 years ago
The room seems dominated by the kitchen space, particulary the space set out for the island, if i am reading your description and photo's correctly. So agree with @pjdklm with the idea of openness as if this is going to serve both kitchen and living, a balance in the space devoted to each function will be a must for it to work. Suggest you also tape out your living space as well in order to see how everything that will be in the space works.
rinked
2 years ago
What is the size of the space? Kitchen, dining, lounge? Family size?

When it comes down to style, I'd say smooth matte offwhite doors with grip profiles and for example shiitake quartz tops. Or cashmir doors and white tops. The colors go well with the room and there are already plenty classic details, so shaker doors could be too much.
Daisy England
2 years ago
I think you need a shaker door. That will fit in with the age of the property nicely. There are well over a dozen colour choices. Depending on the colour of the door may make your decision on the worktop colour
Juliet Docherty
2 years ago
if you look at this account on instagram @consideredthings you may get some inspiration. Pared down painted kitchen in a period house.
Lou
Original Author
2 years ago
The room dimensions are attached. The kitchen island is 1200x900 and needs enough storage for a growing family (hence the need to move the kitchen into the living area to create an extra bedroom in place of the kitchen).
One alcove wall will have sink/dishwasher/bin and wall units. The other alcove between he window and the chimney will house the fridge and further storage. Overhead recirculating extractor to be included, and washing machine relocated to the bathroom.
Lou
Original Author
2 years ago
Dimensions
Ellie
2 years ago
Apart from the island, are your kitchen units getting put into the alcoves that only look about 2m and 1.5m? Is that islan tape measurement really only 1.2m? Is any hob/sink on island????
Lou
Original Author
2 years ago
Hi Ellie, the hob will be in the island.
The alcove will house 600mm bin, 800mm sink unit, 600mm dishwasher with cabinets above. I plan to use tall wall cabinets as the ceiling height is 3.2m and possibly double up cost permitting.
The other alcove will have 600mm fridge freezer tower unit, 500mm and 300mm tower units (pull out).
Ellie
2 years ago
Do you have windows on other side of room? If not, why not use that space for kitchen? I think trying to squeeze units in those alcoves won't work and island infront if that loves window Una right Sorry, just all doesn't fit for me. This is 1.2m island with hob which doesn't even leave space for a plate or do you mean 1.8m including hob?
turquoisetree53
2 years ago
recommend you Don’t do an island, put a nice table there, instead
Lou
Original Author
2 years ago
Due to plumbing constraints this is the only location for the kitchen in the room. We are really limited with the options. We need another bedroom for our family and moving house isn’t an option. The island is 1.2 deep and 2.2 long
Lou
Original Author
2 years ago
Turquoisetree, we need the island for the hob, oven, microwave, drawers/units as well as seating. Thanks though : )
AC Reynolds
2 years ago
We bought solid wood base units which come unpainted. They are beautiful and if you intend to stay there for a while will last for years.
AC Reynolds
2 years ago
As like every project - the window above was much longer so it had to be replaced and radiator removed.
Lou
Original Author
2 years ago
Great suggestion AC Reynolds, can I ask the type of paint you used?
AC Reynolds
2 years ago
Of course - Kitchen cabinets & skirtings: Johnston's Water Based Acrylic Eggshell; Colour 10-B-15 (Ivory)
rinked
2 years ago
With a growing family, where will your dining table go if the space next to the kitchen is a lounge?? No sitting room in the front?
Lou
Original Author
2 years ago
Hi Rinked, no luxury of a sitting room or space for a dining table. We don’t have a big budget and can’t move at the moment.
Clare Gammon
2 years ago
What a fantastic room! I think an island will look fab, you can make it the showstopper of the room. I’m in the middle of a kitchen/side extension and will be using Ikea carcasses and Custom Fronts www.CustomFronts.co.uk for the cabinet doors, plinths etc. Also sourcing stone worktops separately. Def think a flat front door will look both timeless and contemporary. Add some brass fixtures for some bling!
kazzh
2 years ago
Having the extra height in the room will certainly be useful and it's definately something to maximize. Understanding your project now with your floorplan - using the under window space will be a bonus for you, so hope that is possible. The suggestions of other posters of shaker style with paint combination of light and dark will give you a long lasting classic look which will combine well into a simple living room combination. Lighter top units in your selected areas will help keep the room light while allowing you to maximize the room. With those wonderful windows it will be a stunning area for you as your main space.
jackiep3
2 years ago
Do make a visit to Wickes as they have lovely solid kitchens, bought one 10 years ago and no regrets. They have some lovely classy blues greens bone and greys, shaker and plain. They have a free design service too. Good luck.
rinked
2 years ago
My blunt advise (sorry): Keep the kitchen where it is, hang some panel curtains and place the bed in that room, until you've saved enough to either extend or move.

Here I played a bit with the room:

As it sure is a beautiful room for a kitchen dining (if you'd have a separate lounge), the kitchen layout you have in mind would have a massive work triangle and an island inbetween the seating area and those lovely windows could be(-come) an eyesore. Maybe not to you, but future buyers.

And last but not least, it is your house. So if you want to continue your plans, please ignore this post.
Jen
2 years ago
I agree completely with Rinked, especially if what you are trying to do is convert a (beautiful, spacious) two bedroom flat to a (cramped) three bedroom. If that is the case, it’s best not to spoil the lovely proportions, and go with the sort of temporary solution Rinked is suggesting.

If, however, the existing flat has only one bedroom and you are hoping to reconfigure for a second… then moving the kitchen into the (fabulous) reception room makes much better sense!
Lou
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you very much everyone this has been entirely helpful. I’ve found green shaker doors that I think will work well. The plumbing constraints means that the kitchen can only be located in the area I’ve suggested, we did look at locating this at the rear of the room originally. Creating a kitchen-living area is a necessity so that I can cook and keep an eye on the family (young and old). Thank you again and all the best
turquoisetree53
2 years ago
how about a cooker with oven underneath, located at that side window ( made so you can duct cooking smells out); and sink, fridge and etc all along the wall, and upper cupboards or shelves for storage. with a long table or even two ( so they are flexible) as your main, working areas. Surely the disruption of hob in middle of room will cause a lot of expense ??

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