Kitchen layout ideas?
Hello everyone. Hoping your projects are going well. I'd love some advice.
Buying a house and wanting to knock a narrow kitchen & side lounge into one room approx 6.60 across and 7.5 m at longest point. I have already had structural drawings done but am not sure how to lay out the new space. I want to bring maximum light and flow into the house. We are a small family of 3, I work from home.
Considerations:
- The kitchen has an old larder in the corner that has been repurposed as a toilet with a door to the outside but no opening to the inside. I'd like to bring it back as a large pantry cupboard with an opening into the kitchen, do you think this would work? It is only 800 wide by 1400 long.
- There is a very tiny under stair toilet in front of the space. As this is an understair space I can't quite picture it as a walkway to the kitchen-diner so have worked on the enlarge or repurpose plan.
- The new layout needs to include a loo and ideally a shower (for boots and dog) so I have included this in two different ways.
- We already have a 2000 x 900 dining table and would like to have a fitted bench made for it that tucks against the units
- I thought a glazed opening to the front room would be nice but wonder if it is worth the cost and space sacrifice?
- Would be useful to have my desk/ work area in this new space.
Would love to know which layout you prefer of the ones I've got in mind?
Thank you so much.
Comments (11)
3 years ago- 3 years ago
I did, it didn't show up - here you go. The front room is called Study on the plan. Thanks!
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Comments (9)No problem thanks for the advice! I can see that it will be quite difficult to navigate around the dining table in current drawings. Maybe a run of kitchen to the side, larger island / breakfast bar to use the vacant space after moving the table and sliding doors to the rear.. Potentially a more formal dining area in the "family" section instead? Hopefully this will make it less cluttered.. I did think about putting the kitchen in the family area but it might not catch so much light due to being further away from the windows...See MoreFamily kitchen layout ideas
Comments (5)I think you will be fine with the tall oven/microwave unit on the end of the run. With the 2 designs for the island if you opt for the T shape then nobody is sitting directly next to the hob which could be an advantage. The alternative shape sits someone close to it which is fine if the hob is not being used for food cooking that might create splashes....See More- 3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
The issue with the floor plans where the dining table is against the hob and the sink is that someone could get seriously injured sitting this close to the hob. Imagine the cook dropping a pot of boiling water on someone's head. Never mind all the oil splatter, etc. You can also expect the people sitting at the table to get splattered with dirty water from the sink.
As for the last plan, you said that you want maximum light, yet you placed a tall fridge and tall oven stack in the middle of the room, across from the sliding doors.
The layouts also provide poor circulation and use of space.
This is an amazing space that would easily allow you to have an excellent layout (if you have the budget).
This is what I would do, in order of preference:
somerton_27 thanked User - 3 years ago
- 3 years ago
Thoughts on the plan: Would like an upholstered dining bench (hence placed against wall) as son has special needs so this is more comfortable for him. Not so keen on walking through utility to get to loo. Otherwise agree on the hob risk for the wraparound idea. Also, would love to keep the old larder as an original feature. What do you think of this? Just not sure theres enough worktop space.
3 years ago- 3 years ago
- 3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
Yes, much better :)
I like the utility opening up from the kitchen. I agree with CWD about converting that window (EDIT: in the new utility room) into a door. Maybe a sliding door, if possible, to save space on the door swing.
I also agree with generally converting existing doors into windows, and window into doors, where suitable.
I also don't think it makes sense to keep the old larder/WC. The location and dimensions aren't practical and it interferes with getting an optimal kitchen.
As for the hob, it isn't nearly as practical, clean, or safe, on the island as having it against the wall, especially given such a spacious kitchen! I might consider a "prep" sink on the island to get a comfortable Fridge->sink->hob work triangle, although two sinks require more plumbing and maintenance than one.
The fireplace on the original plan, is that still there? Or are you planning to remove it? I do like how you positioned your dining table with the bench against the wall.
- 3 years ago
CWD