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Advice on kitchen window size & placement, cabinets

5 years ago

Help!! My CAD guy wants to know exactly where the kitchen sink is going!!

We are putting on an addition that will contain a kitchen and dining nook. We need to figure out window size and placement, upper cabinets? and sink placement.

The photo is my scale drawing of wall that includes the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen takes up about the left 2/3 of the wall and on to the right is a banquette with a round table. The three square transom windows match the opposite end of the great room, so we're trying to keep those consistent, the problem is they don't line up nicely with the end of the counter run (orange in the photo).

The designer suggests moving the end of the counter run to the right to line up with the outside of the outer window, but this pinches access for sitting down on the bench to scooch around the table.

We also don't want to move the end of the counter to the left because currently it ends at the same point as an island (second photo).

Anyone out there gifted in window and kitchen design? I was hoping to have some upper cabinets at the right end of the counter run for glassware, but we also like the 'no upper cabinets' look and the views out the windows on this wall are private and very green, so definitely worth maximizing.

Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated!

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Buehl
5 years ago
Welcome Krista!

Do you have a fully-measured layout of the space for your Kitchen? A sketch of the entire floor the Kitchen is on is also very helpful.

The Kitchens Forum has a set of FAQs that describe everything from how to ask for layout help and what information we need to discussing good design principles/best practices for a kitchen layout. I'll post the info below. [As an FYI, I'm in the process of cleaning up the FAQs (they were the victim of the migration to Houzz a couple of years ago) as well as updating other information to reflect the changes made by Houzz last Friday.]

This is a sample layout of what I'm asking for. Note the information on the layout -- this information really helps! It includes the widths of each wall/window/door/doorway and the distances b/w each wall/window/door/doorway as well the locations of immovable objects, etc. If something like water cannot be moved, that should be marked as well.

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The resources...

Kitchen Design Best Practices/Guidelines threads - These threads explain best practices/good design guidelines for items such as work zones, aisles, island/peninsula seating, etc. These threads will help you understand questions/comments you will receive.

Layout Help - FAQ for asking for layout help. It has a sample measured layout as well as a description of the other information we need

Read Me thread - Other, helpful information for using and navigating the Kitchens Forum. Especially useful if you are new to the Kitchens Forum!

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New to Kitchens? Read Me First!
- http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/4306041/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first
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Layout Help:

How do I ask for Layout Help and what information should I include?
- http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2767033/how-do-i-ask-for-layout-help-and-what-information-should-i-include
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Kitchen Design Best Practices/Guidelines threads:

Kitchen work zones, what are they?
- http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638270/faq-kitchen-work-zones-what-are-they
Aisle widths, walkways, seating overhangs, work and landing space, and others
- http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638304/faq-aisle-widths-walkways-seating-overhangs-work-landing-space-etc
How do I plan for storage? Types of Storage? What to Store Where?
- http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638376/faq-how-do-i-plan-for-storage
Ice. Water. Stone. Fire (Looking for layout help? Memorize this first)
- http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2699918/looking-for-layout-help-memorize-this-first
Krista S. thanked Buehl
Jamie Ludwig
5 years ago
I was wondering why you are doing a table in the corner and a table on the other side of the island? Seems a bit redundant.
Krista S. thanked Jamie Ludwig
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I think the nook is forcing some bad elements on the back wall. I would get the function of the room correct and then see if there is room for the nook.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
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I strart with the sink centered under the window then arrange the rest of the cabinets I would not have 2 tables so close together they make no sense use that space for storage, IMO you need a KD not a cabinet salesperson but an independant KD.What has your CAD guy got todo with this? All your lower cabinets should be drawers for dishes , pots . glass ware etc. IMO the windows are perfect where they are I see no point in redoing windows and siding for this. I do however find the windows too high in the drawing so post measurements as detailed as possible.You do not want 6’ beteen the island and the wall of cabinets that is an extra step 1/2 everytime you move.Get the cooktop or range to the outside wall with proper ventilation for sure. IMO you need a new KD
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Krista S.
Original Author
5 years ago
Yay, feedback! To answer questions, Jamie, the round table is for everyday family meals for 5, the other table will be constantly covered in homework, laptops, board games, puzzles, and art projects as is our current and only table, as well as being extendable for entertaining often. We won't have a separate formal dining room so the big table in the middle is it. Beverly I'll post a pic of the front of the house which will help explain the transoms, thank you for the image I like the symmetry which is what has been stumping me all weekend. Patricia, yes, I'm looking for a KD today, know anybody in Portland, OR? Not shown is a very large pantry which will help tremendously with storage. Patricia, my CAD guy is our design/engineering/and permits all in one, but he's not a kitchen designer, and he doesn't want to ponder every detail. Definitely going with drawers and pull outs. The whole wall is new so we get to decide window placement. Hubby is set on cook top in island.

Thanks buehl, I'll make good use of those resources!

This is not final but you can see the three transoms on the front we're trying to match on the back if possible.

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