Help! Need ideas for small kitchen reconfigure?
Cristina Urban
8 years ago
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Comments (27)Ok, so I just re-measured to be sure. I should have pointed out that the 11' x 9' did not account for the hallway closet that intrudes on the space. So footballmom, you are right. Because of the closet, functionally I guess the room is a lot smaller, as the closet takes up space next to the dishwasher. So here are the more specific dimensions; - Long wall with range in the middle: 140" (currently about 54" to left of range and 56" to right) - Sink/pass-through wall (up to closet): 87" - Window wall: 115" - Wall where fridge is now (up to doorway): 60" Note that the window isn't centered, so there's only 23 3/4" on the right side of it, but 37 3/4" on the left. This is why the fridge sticks out beyond the window where it is. Part of the reason we were thinking of "regular-sized" appliances is resale. Not that we are planning on selling soon, but are trying to take into consideration what potential buyers would want. Also I wonder whether smaller appliances might actually make the room seem smaller by association? Maybe not I will definitely give the idea of a smaller fridge and DW some more thought. 3" of space next to the fridge is do-able. I think that this would only allow opening the door to 90 degrees -- I would be able to pull the right crisper drawer out enough to reach the contents completely, but not quite enough to remove the crisper drawer. I don't think this would bother me. Would it bother other people? Buehl, what do you think? The OTR is vented to the outside (that wall is an exterior wall). Jillypie, I don't think I would have room for a fridge where the D/W/ is now. Bmorepanic, we don't have a basement, just a crawlspace. We had toyed with the idea of moving the sink and making an opening through the passthrough, but it would probably be too costly. No heating in that closet, just a million coats and shoes and an electrical box. I'm interested in the idea of running cabs under the window, but then still have the problem of where to put the fridge. In one way, I do like the idea of the fridge on the range wall, as this would help to visually break up the cabinets on that wall - esp if we get a nice-looking ss one. Divamum, I very much appreciate your Sunday morning musings :) I agree that the kitchen should be a place to live rather than just cook. I'm thinking that maybe if we open up the pass-through wider as well as taller (ie above dishwasher), then maybe we could put a couple of bar stools up to the counter there. There's not a whole lot of space in the DR, but maybe just enough? Kitchenkelly, we are planning to go crazy with lighting too :) I really like the idea of pendant lights over the sink area. Definitely undercab lighting. Hmmm a sconce is an interesting idea maybe I can find a place to put one of those Seems like everyone is in agreement that cabs should all go to ceiling in this space and not be varied heights. Anybody disagree? A couple of KDs (I'm still deciding which KD to go with) have suggested leaving a gap at the top and putting lights up there to flood the ceiling with light and make the tops of the cabinets "glow". One of them had suggested having only the cabs above the range go to ceiling. What do you think of this idea? Thank you all so much! I will try to post some pics soon of different options. Meanwhile, please keep those ideas coming!...See MoreHelp Needed Reconfiguring Pantry/Office Space
Comments (14)The only thing I would sit there to do is write out bills, file, and shred. I removed the desk area from the kitchen because it became a landing spot for too much stuff. I usually sit at the kitchen table to write bills, but I'm not gonna shred or file there, so I'd rather it be in one place. I won't be there for very long. Hopefully. I guess I need to put a pretty picture hanging there to look at just in case! I rarely ever print anything, so the printer is at my son's desk for his school work. I'll keep the lap top in the pantry/office, and try to persuade DH to return it there if he's out and about with it. Good luck, I know. I prefer to have a chair there not only to file and shred with my bad back, but also to have a place to sit and take off wet boots/shoes. This photo was my inspiration, but they have more space at 6 ft wide. Mine is only 47" wide for the table/desk area including the depth of the pantries that are 15". So I'm only gonna have 32" for desk area, but the counter will have a niche area 15" deep running into corner next to pantries. The counter will be 47"....See MoreNeed assistance with reconfiguring dysfunctional kitchen
Comments (6)"[I] am considering moving the stove to where the refrigerator is intended to go, which is where the painting is hung, and then put the fridge where the current stove is. I want to close the cut out between the kitchen and dining room and create a uniform arch between the two rooms." Oh, I'd rather have the range -- and the cutout -- where it is instead of a big refrigerator box which would be visible from the dining room and block the view from the kitchen into the dining room. Also, you could add cabinets above and adjacent to the refrigerator at its planned location including some counter space for unloading groceries into the frig. "The major issue is a lack of storage" You could also add wall cabinets on either side of the window. "I don’t love the range at the end without counter space on the right side." How about getting a 30" range (example), adding a cabinet to the right of the range, and extending the backsplash? There's already some space between the range and the opening to the dining room you could fill. -- amateur...See MoreReconfigure Master and Powder Room: Ideas needed
Comments (63)Rory you are thinking what I was thinking: I moved the shower on the South wall. I chose to put the sink on the closet wall because it does not need to be 2'6" (as it is the minimum a toilet requires). Doing so, you can have a door but it has to be only 2'0" wide (you could if you wish, keep the closet 2'0", have the sink 2'0" wide and have a door 2'2" wide). The first layout is with an enclosed toilet. I must say I like the second layout better because it is more open and you get a bigger shower. You have full length of glass for the shower and you can have towel bars handy every where you need them. Of course, you may not move the guest bathroom wall if you prefer. Your shower would be 3'7" wide instead of 4'0" but I would keep the toilet as is so you have a nice standard size 6'0" vanity. You could move the toilet forward in the guest bathroom and add that space to the toilet in your bathroom but personally I find 2'10' wide space for a toilet is comfortable. It's also nice that you have the view of the skylight when you rest in the tub :)....See Morepractigal
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