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Need a help for my small kitchen

6 years ago

Hi ! This is my small area for the kitchen which include the window. The other pics show the space for dining room. I wants some ideas for kitchen design. Could I add a small bar for it ? which kitchen cabinets color will match? what kind of dining tables?

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Carolina

6 years ago

Need to know how big the space is, but here’s an example of a layout that perhaps could work. Probably without the full wall of cabinets on the left side though.

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SUN STUDIO.London - Glassworks and Prints
6 years ago
Hi,
I think there is enough space to make a small island, as the kitchen floor plan isn't in the regular shape, I think there is a possibility to apply some of the creative ideas :)
Toria J
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
How big is the space for the kitchen and what are you hoping to fit in?

What's your budget?

How many people will be living in the house?

I've recently planned and installed a small kitchen - I measured up the space then sat down with a Howdens brochure and worked out what units I could fit in. Then, I sat down with a kitchen designer who made some really good suggestions and improvements.

Mine was done on a budget though, and I was restricted to the cheaper designs. However, I was planning for 1-2 occupants, so could opt for a single bowl sink, slimline dishwasher and narrow fridge, which meant I could fit in a larder tower. I also didn't need a washing machine, which saved a bit of space for another cupboard. I think if you need lots of appliances, your storage will be restricted.
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Kitchen Connection of Ascot (KCA)
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Here is a compact kitchen design completed for our client in Surrey.

We used light concrete effect furniture and lots of clever storage solutions to make the best use of the space available.

Good luck with your project!
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SUN STUDIO.London - Glassworks and Prints
6 years ago
I hope you are still there Hoor, sorry for the delay.

I just realized that we have an exclusive license for the manufacture and installing Italian kitchens that would fit this space perfectly, I just discussed with our interior designer, he would like to have a short chat with you as he has few questions.

I am sure that you'd like to assign this work to us after seeing our catalogue, it is just tailored for that kind of spaces.

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6 years ago
Here we are, you can have peninsula from left or right side.
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6 years ago
Here is more inspiration
Hoor Almu
Original Author
6 years ago
Great ! .. I like both designs but what about the storage ? I need a design that give enough space for storage.
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6 years ago
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You can have cabinets above the peninsula.
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6 years ago
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Hoor Almu
Original Author
6 years ago
What about this? without the refrigerator part
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6 years ago
It can work too. But I saw you have some pipe for sink under window in your photo.
Toria J
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Yeah - the sink will probably need to be beneath the window. Dishwasher (if applicable), close by. Cooker will need to be a minimum distance (can't remember off the top of my head) away from the sink and window. However, you'll need to factor in what kind of extractor you want, and if you want it ducted out (as ducting is ineffective over a certain distance).

I sorted out the layout of the basics before I designed the rest of the kitchen. That's why I mentioned measurements, and what appliances you wanted.

Unless you don't want layout suggestions, just colours, etc? I note it looks like the tiling, waste and power points have already been installed, so the tradesmen must have been working off some kind of plans for these?
Hoor Almu
Original Author
6 years ago
Yes, I've got a point. I would like to see a kitchen design to look at how it will be.
Hoor Almu
Original Author
6 years ago
I mean kitchen layout
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