Multiple counter depths...would it look odd?

15 years ago

I am having a very hard time finding a sink I like that will fit in my design. The sink sits in front of a bump out wall that protrudes 7.5" (it can't be removed). I don't want to bump the sink out that far but I could make the counters on that leg of the L deeper so no bump out is needed (downside is I lose 7" storage valuable storage space). This option comes with an additional advantage- having the peninsula seating stick out less into the dining room. However, I don't want to pull out the counters on the other leg of the L to match. Would it look odd to have 30" counters on one leg and 24" counters on the other?

Another option is to bump out the whole wall. I'd still lose the 7" storage but I'd have 24" counters on both legs of the L and a deep window sill to get creative with...maybe put an in-counter knife rack in there or it could be a good place to perch a cookbook.

Or I could go back to my original design and just pull the counters out from the sink to the end of the peninsula.

This is the LAST decision that needs to be made and I don't want to make a mistake. Any ideas? TIA.

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ccoombs1
15 years ago
I'd vote for the first option. I love the idea of extra deep counters along that wall. The change in width in the counter looks a little akward to me so I don't like that plan. A bump-out at the sink would look better, but you said in your last thread that you don't like sink bunp-outs so that's not an option. Go with the first one....you'll like that little extra width in your counter top.
cheri127
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks ccoombs1. I don't mind a bump out at the sink, in fact, I think it looks nice if it's 2 or 3 inches. Right now my bump out is 5.5" and my sink base is only 22" deep. It's one of the main things I want to change in the kitchen. The design I have now is to pull the counters out 3" on each leg (27" cabinets), then bump the sink out 2-3". I know I can make this work with a stainless apron front sink, but I had my heart set on a Franke with the cool intergral shelf and accessories. I could squeeze in the Oceania, but would have to have a wall mount faucet so no pull out spray. Problem is, I've made so many compomises already and the sink area is really, really important to me (it's the ONE thing I hate about my current kitchen).

Does anyone have unequal counter depths in there kitchen? If I saw a picture, it might help.
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footballmom
15 years ago
personally, I don't think it will look odd at all. I think the first option of giving yourself extra depth along part of the wall is the best one. Many people here have done 30 counter depth for the extra storage space. Can you have someone do a 3d of your floorplan?
cheri127
Original Author
15 years ago
I just got off the phone with my KD. She had a great idea. To take your eye away from the difference in counter depths, we can run 5-6" shelf from the bump out to the corner, incorporating the window sill (which sits 8" above the counter). This way I still have the deep counters, get the sink I want, reduce clutter around the it, pull the seating closer to the kitchen and get deeper drawers in the cabinet next to the sink. I'm so happy and relieved. I'm finally done my layout! If anyone sees a problem with this idea, please let me know. Thanks.
lacuisine
15 years ago
I have 24 on one side, 30 on the other. Looks great.

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rhome410
15 years ago
I don't think you'd notice the difference, and if you did, it wouldn't be a negative. We have 29" deep counters on our stove wall and the standard depth on the rest. I don't think anyone in the kitchen would notice unless they're appreciating the deeper one while working at it!
furletcity
15 years ago
My sink wall is 30" deep and the stove wall is standard depth. I have always appreciated this extra room for lotion, soap, bowls of fruit/veggies, etc.
Buehl
15 years ago
Are you saying you'd put a shelf up along the deeper wall? If so, I'd think that would negate the advantage of having those extra 6" of depth in what looks to be your primary workspace (b/w the sink & range). The shelf would get in the way of doing things there b/c it's so low. I wouldn't do it. But, that's me.

I would have loved to have had 30" deep counters on at least one wall--especially the baking center near the ovens! It would be so much easier to roll out dough, etc. Oh well...at least I have a small area for a baking center in my new kitchen!
cheri127
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks, Buehl. You may be right. I've given it some thought and am not sure . The good thing is that adding the shelf can be done at any time, even a year from now so no rush. I was thinking one of the advantages of the deep counter next to the sink is that I could have built-in counter knife storage (way at the back of the counter) right where I prep. A shelf would definitely interfere with that. So, for now the plan is to do one leg 30" and one 24-26" and see how we like it as is. I'm getting very excited now that most of the decisions have been made.

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