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1. should i reduce the window ledge height so worktop seamlessly moves to being the window ledge . Would have to buy a larger worktop but then there would be no joins
2. keep the height and do a join and keep worktop on to ledge
3. Stop worktop at window with upstand and put a piece of wood to match or just paint the ledge?
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samanialka
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Comments (2)I like the idea of the extra window - but think it might feel bigger if you keep the original window too - and maybe have open shelving over that window with alcove depth cupboards at low level too . Be a nice place for growing fresh herbs and storing glasses etc - it's such a tiny room that I also agree the smaller size DW would be better !...See MoreKitchen wall and worktop join advice needed please?
Comments (6)Thanks, but there isn´t really a windo sill. All there is is the thickness of the widow surround, which is a couple of millimeters. I really would like to find something htat will just go along the join where the walls meet the worktop. I´m sure there must be some kind of trim that is commonly used....See MoreNeed help with kitchen planning in our Victorian terrace flat
Comments (5)Hi Daisy, Thanks for your comment - my thoughts about your thoughts: I wouldn't put the washing machine next to the oven. By doing that it leaves you with a straight corner base (in which you have the sink) which means the right hand door will provide you with access to the corner only by crawling on your hands and knees. In this corner try to replan using a 900 L shaped base which means both doors can be opened to allow full and easy access. How far away can the plumbing stretch for a washing machine? Would you recommend to put it in any particular place instead? I understand that the corner cabinet would be wasted space but I can't really think of anywhere else to put it - the plumbing is directly behind the sink. A definite no no to the microwave in the wall unit for me. Dangerous to lift hot liquids out of. A sure hazard. Don't forget you'll also be stretching over the worktop to reach this. Good point! My partner isn't happy with that either, she's sure she'll end up spilling something! It's likely we'll get a freestanding microwave. Is there any way you can make a window seat in front of the low sash window? It would be nice to see the view while dining. Perhaps a window seat for 2 people a square table and then 2 chairs on the other side? That sounds good - it would not obstruct the window and kind of be like a low bench, I've mocked it up using the kitchen planner (obviously need to rethink the table and doors). Where the table currently is would you have room for a couple of tall units ..... this could be fridge/freezer, single oven and integrated microwave over or larder unit (that's if you're happy with the window seat idea). I think if we did the window seat idea - there still wouldn't be enough room on that chimney breast unfortunately. From the outside on the Ikea and Magnet plan you will be able to see the worktop so you could have the bottom of the sash windows with frosted glass. You can buy a film to do this yourself. Most worktops are only 600mm deep. I know Ikea's are deeper but that's taking up essential space and providing a bigger hangover at the front. Thanks for that, if we go with the breakfast bar idea - then we will look into frosting the glass. We're on the 1 & 2nd floor so it's not really overlooked....See MoreShallow/wide garden
Comments (1)Hi. Giving this a bump. There are lots of tricks you can use to create a feeling of more depth. With the the pergola/ arch example it’s always best to have something beyond it so that it draws the eye and gives it a sense of purpose. I think Alan Titchmarsh explains it better here: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/garden/689394/garden-design-Alan-Titchmarsh-create-bigger-space 🙂...See More
Angie
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last yearIf you can possibly take it in to the window cill I definitely would. We did it and it made such a difference and is such useful space, although we did it when we were putting new windows in. Definitely worth a chat with a builder, I'd expect there's a way to knock out the blockwork and have a higher upstand against the window.
Sonia
last yearMy friend has a granite worktop and at the window she has gone up to the window and then over the ledge with the granite. It does look very smart and really easy to clean.
Looks rather like this but hers is in black granite.
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