Which kitchen layout? Awkward shaped kitchen!

2 years ago

Hello, wondered if I could get feedback on the layout ideas.

The issue is the space is awkward and narrow, and there seems to be only one place a tall unit could go, and I don’t like it because you lose too much side surface, and it also breaks the room up in a way I don’t like. So now I’m trying to fit: fridge, freezer, oven, washing machine, slimline dishwasher, at least one drawer and at least one accessible cupboard under the counter.

After extensive measuring and playing about I think I have 4 options:

The simplest solution in terms of standard units. Downside is the only cupboard space is quite hard to get to (via under sink cupboard). Basically very similar to the layout Wren’s have drawn up, but theirs has a unit protruding into the lounge/dining area, which I’ve decided I don’t like.
Same as 1, but put a bespoke L shaped corner unit in, making the corner slightly more accessible
Same as 1, but put the sink in the corner so the cupboard space under the window becomes more usable. There is not room for a diagonal corner sink. It’d have to be either a regular sink unit in the corner / square / round one, or maybe “butterfly” corner sink (happy to hear feedback on these sinks!)
Have the integrated dishwasher rotated 90* and come up with some way of making the dishwasher housing look like it’s orientated the correct way with eg a fake door panel on the side…

I’ve also included pictures of the overall look I’m going for, photos of the current space, and wren’s drawings in the comments.

Many thanks!!

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Joelle Maurice
Original Author
2 years ago
Wren’s drawings
Joelle Maurice
Original Author
2 years ago
2 x Wren’s photos (but I don’t like the bit sticking out) and 2 x layout I’m going for
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Joelle Maurice
Original Author
2 years ago
Actual space as it currently is
Tinklebell 208
2 years ago
Could you relocate the dining area to the kitchen and redesign your kitchen/living space?
Laura
2 years ago
It doesn’t appear you rely heavily on that small window for light given you have patio doors. Is it an option to partition off the end of the kitchen as a huge pantry?

I think the one cupboard jutting out looks odd but could it be wrapped round the corner and blended in better? Maybe some abstract shelving
Joelle Maurice
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks for the comments.. I’m not sure I could easily relocate the kitchen due to the work involved - it’s a flat so the plumbing and electrics would be tricky.

I hadn’t considered blocking the window.. I’ll have a check to see if it might work but I don’t know where the sink would go…

I’m keen to keep the kitchen out of the lounge, I like the size of that space and the flexibility. I need to compromise somewhere though, just have to decide where!!
Angie
2 years ago
How about on option 1 putting a 55cm fridge freezer, where the dishwasher is,, dishwasher where the drawers are, opening sideways as in plan 4, then you get a double cupboard space for cupboards next to the hob/oven. You’d still have to jiggle things to get into the under sink cupboard but having the extra cupboard space should help mitigate that. I know tall isn’t ideal, but at least it wouldn’t be cutting off the rest of the room.
Not perfect but another option in the mix maybe?
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I think if you can move the fridge away from the oven it would be a good idea, unless the oven is only used infrequently, so the fridge freezer idea would be helpful in that respect.
Claire
2 years ago
Do you need to use wren in particular? Having had my kitchen done last year I would recommend going at least a few places to find a design that works, especially independents who would take more time over the design and likely work out cheaper. In particular a good joiner would be able to build storage into the awkward corner.
I used to have kitchen in my old flat similar size, I think Laura’s right - aim to go floor to ceiling cupboards in the corner or at least have upper cupboards if possible - you don’t really have enough space there to make it look ‘open’ with shelving and you don’t need to because there is so much light coming from the full length window opposite and you can’t see the kitchen from the main living area anyway. Hope that makes sense and is a bit useful
Joelle Maurice
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you for all the comments! I really appreciate it. It’s great to have other inspiration to play around with. I’m not actually planning on using Wrens but their 3D virtual reality mock up is very useful! I spent the day playing around with different ideas, using cardboard in the space to mock things up, including tall units! The problem is the width of the kitchen isn’t huge so full depth units facing each other becomes a problem. I might have settled on a layout that wasn’t in my original sketches - I’m going to take it to a designer to see what they think. The only awkward bit about this design is there would be an appliance (probably the freezer) in the corner under the breakfast bar, so the only access would be from the lounge/dining side. My parents are wondering if I need the 300mm breakfast bar overhang, but I think that if I have units across the entrance to the kitchen like that, I’ll naturally want to use it as a breakfast bar and will be annoyed if it isn’t comfortable to sit at.. here’s my 3D app mock up of the space (not a professional mock up!!)