Kitchen Diner & Seating Area design dilemma…

2 years ago

Hi, I’m looking for some inspiration to plan our new kitchen diner and incorporate a seating / tv area and hoping someone can help with some ideas.

Here’s the floor plan…. Ideally I would like the sink to look out over the garden (green part) and would also like a breakfast bar or island to sit at. We would also need a space for a large American style F/F and would love a pantry… the room to the right is planned to be a utility which could possibly be used as a pantry? We have a standard sized dining table which we plan to use. The blue parts are windows and the large blue part we plan to be large patio doors / bifold doors.

Any help or ideas would be really appreciated!

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katlucy
2 years ago
Hi Louise, a couple of layouts to start you off. The second I’ve assumed the door on the right isn’t needed. Exciting project for you.
katlucy
2 years ago
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I’d say knock it down. It’s blocking light to the kitchen and is a prohibitive size for anything but a pantry, which you could use the under stairs cupboard for. Replace doorway with a full-length window, a single glazed door or splash out on another set of french doors. have dining area there and put an L shaped kitchen on the right. May even be able to squeeze in a small island
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Richard L
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
A bench instead of chairs on the wall side of the table perhaps?

Save some width - especially if you don't always use all the seating positions.
Louise Thompson
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks both for taking the time to give some suggestions. Hadn’t thought of a corner pantry like that - nice idea. Also, blocking off the door does seem to give more seating options in the living area….
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The Kitchen Lady UK
2 years ago
Hi Louise,

How exciting! I definitely agree with the above about blocking off the doorway. It will really help to create the snug area.

I think an L-shape kitchen across the back wall would work great for you. You could have a bank of tall units running along the back (with your American f/f you could also look at putting a top box above it which would make it feel part of the kitchen especially with colour matched end panels either side) where the sofa could be (in front of the door which would be blocked off) and then opt for lower base units and a corner base for the sink run along the small window wall.

Bi fold or patio doors would make a great addition for keeping the space light and bright.

Or another option would be having the island/dining table across the back wall and having a small L-shape with units running on the garden wall (up to the patio/bi-fold).

As Katlucy has suggested in her drawings an island coming off the garden wall would be a good option or you could look at swapping the island and dining table around or using the dining table to help separate off the 'zones'.

There's so many options that can be done, I think the best way to get a true indication of what layout would work best would be to get some CAD designs made up. Discuss layout concerns of what doesn't work in your current kitchen and how you currently use your kitchen so that you are able to get this one exactly how you want it.

If you would like a cuppa and an informal telephone discussion to bounce some ideas around and find out about how we can help you create some designs please do get in touch.

Kind regards,

Charlie

Covey Kitchens

www.coveykitchens.co.uk

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