Kitchen layout - debating bump out addition
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Final debate between kitchen layouts...which would you choose?
Comments (12)I'm with rhome in tossing B first. There are things I like about A and C, but I think I'd have problems working with either. If non-cooking traffic is a major concern, A could be a problem, especially if you are having to carry pots of boiling water or pans with hot grease across that end of the kitchen to get to the sink. That layout needs a prep sink in my mind and the island would make more sense than giving up limited counter space in the cooking area. Also, make sure you'd have room to get into the corner cabinet -- the dog dish and shelves look like they are too close. The fridge is too far removed in C -- I'd want to put in some fridge drawers near the range so you have a tight work zone there and let the large fridge store food to the table and extras. But that would take away storage for pots and pans unless you want them under the top of the work table. Without it, I'd have a very hard time working in that kitchen. If it were me, I'd keep working on DH and working with mock ups of the layout (tape, boxes, move tables and chairs, take notes about every move you make in the kitchen during the day -- and try to walk through planning a big dinner party, birthday party, etc. I think the sink island and shallow storage idea or the prep sink in the island give you your best use and function of that space. Is DH afraid of the cost or just saying it can't be done? I moved gas to my island when we bought the house, then capped that off and ran water and electricity to the island to have a prep sink when we remodeled. We have a slab foundation, no basement and a bathroom above. That aren't a lot of arrangements more limited than that and I used to think it was not a possibility for us, but we did it and it wasn't that expensive (about $500 for running lines under the slab). We got so much out of it too. We also closed off a doorway (we had 3 going to the driveway and garage along one wall of the kitchen and breakfast room) and gained a hutch with refrigerator drawers and and espresso machine that has turned out to be a popular favorite -- but we almost didn't do it because we thought it would be too difficult and expensive. The cost wasn't that great (spent more in cabinets and the fridge drawers). The challenge came when both reusing and matching brick were more difficult than we expected. Instead of a brick wall, we put in a faux barn door that ties in with the garage door. There are ways to work around many things that are less trouble and expense than you might think. I'd at least ask those questions before you close doors on possibilities....See MoreMassachusetts - Addition/Bump out costs
Comments (6)40 miles NW of Boston would be beyond I-495 in a pretty rural area near the NH border. I would expect labor rates to be lower than in the MetroWest area especially if the company is based in NH. Don't try to break down spaces by s.f. cost, that will only confuse the issue. The total project cost/s.f. appears to be about $208 which contradicts the $200/s.f. estimate for shell only. Without knowing more about the design I don't see anything wrong with those rough prices since a lot of plumbing is involved but the cost of the upper shell is difficult to estimate and a lot depends on the builder's experience, reputation, location and overhead. Make sure the building department will be OK with leaving the upper level unfinished with rough-in plumbing. Finishing the project now would be a good investment....See MoreRemove kitchen bump-out area and lay-out help
Comments (7)"We have eventually come up with the idea of removing the bump-out and making the exterior wall straight, which means we could extend that wall of cabinets about 7 extra feet, almost doubling the space for counters, cabinets, and appliance" If you do that, install windows at counter-height, not above the counter (or below it). Keep in mind that you do need some wall space for tall appliances such as: Refrigerator Range/Cooktop + Hood Wall ovens (if you have them) Pantry - although a built-in/drywalled pantry is much more functional than pantry cabinets - but built-ins need wall space as well. So, don't eliminate all walls! You might consider a smaller window if you redo the bumpout to add wall space to the Kitchen. It might cheaper to just replace the windows in the bumpout so the bumpout is usable - maybe eliminate the side windows so you could put the refrigerator in the bumpout - it would put the refrigerator closer to the DR. . (Just brainstorming right now!)...See MoreKitchen design -sink/dishwasher bump out
Comments (14)If you are going for deeper counters--and yes, people who have them are "converts" and say they don't know how they managed without them before--you will have to have your upper cabinets made deeper as well. Standard depth for uppers is 12". If your counters will be 3" more than standard at 27" deep, then your upper cabinets need to be 15" deep. There are actually many people who opt for 15" deep uppers even if they are not getting deeper counters. That's because 12" deep uppers can sometimes be too shallow to store dinner plates. Many dinner plates today are 11-1/2" diameter or more. It's also easier to store larger glassware when the uppers are 15" deep. So making upper cabinets 3" deeper is a good thing. Except it will cost more....See Morejennbo
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