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kitchen/diner layout help please…. island or peninsula

2 years ago

Me and my partner have just bought our first home and are planning to created an more open kitchen/diner. We would like an island/peninsula with seating for 3 and also a small dining table. We also plan to have bifolds across the back wall (size not decided yet). I have added pics of the dimensions after extension and knock through and also some possible layouts. Any ideas or comments would be really appreciated!

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minnie101
2 years ago
I prefer the island option. im not sure what you want/need to include but it appears (by eye) to give the greatest amount of space. I’d reduce the island to 900mm and give the extra space between the units. You could have the plumbed appliances on the island and seating like this with a 300mm overhang for the stools.

This kitchen is longer than yours but i think a tad wider assuming the tiles are 600. The island could be a lighter colour than the other units making it feel a but wider
Eva Bailey
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks so much. The island option is my favourite too
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