Kitchen is a blank slate, how would you lay out?
So our floor plan is largely done, now to layout the kitchen. We were thinking sink under the top/west window. Cooktop and hood between the left/south Windows. Where do the fridge and ovens go (thinking 2 wall ovens)?
what would you do? I've read all about work triangles and ice rock water fire... But those don't seem to fit into a u kitchen with an island. What am I missing?
thanks!
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cpartist
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What would you do with blank slate?
Comments (3)If I do this right this is my inspiration pic or the tub/shower layout. Only without the slant ceiling or skylights [Contemporary Bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2103) by Chicago Kitchen And Bath VeDco Design Group, Inc...See MoreBlank slate, how would you configure this space?
Comments (16)Twins- Thanks for the clarification. You definitely need a larger addition, IMHO. Any chance of adding a bigger garage, to match the new addition? I don't know if you need the space, but it would seem to fit nicely into the overall plan...and probably increase the value of your home. I think your living space should be roughly equal to your bedroom/bathroom space. Think of a 2 story home...main floor living space, upstairs is bedroom/bathroom space. So...with that in mind, I would want to keep the layout of your first plan...and add the dining bump out, mentioned earlier. I'd add a rectangular dining room addition, where you have the wall of windows, in the family room. Then, you'd still have all those windows, but they'd be 10' to 12' further back, with a slider/french door on the 'left' side going out to a deck/patio, behind the kitchen. Great place for a BBQ. The fireplace/TV could be on the 'right' wall with the seating area 'as is' and maybe some windows on the TV wall, as you show in your pictures. This would give you plenty of room for the table and the seating area...without giving up kitchen and island space. You'll end up with a great entertaining space that can be flexible, when you have larger get-togethers :) As for the master bedroom (a bit off topic, I know) but I'd think about putting the master bath against the kitchen wall (closer to your other plumbing) and create a nice noise/privacy barrier. The closet could be on the front wall (as is) and the bedroom could have windows on the side and back. Maybe a slider/french door out to the patio...even a hot tub? Just a few ideas :)...See MoreWhat would you do with a blank slate layout
Comments (15)Buehl, you are AMAZING. Thank you. OK, here is more info: Goals: Better function more storage better counterspace 2 adults, 1 cook frequent from scratch meals, avid baker, canning and preserving in summer, frequently host casual dinners/parties, often have people hanging out in the kitchen No significant structural changes, but plumbing/electrical can change Want to keep it open to other rooms Appliances: Range or Cooktop 30” (possibly 36” if cooktop) Single or Double Wall Oven? Existing standard DW Existing 36”w SXS CD fridge Add a vent hood Prefer no or few uppers Currently have a pantry closet, deep shelves, not very functional. I’m thinking pullout cabinets instead. That is the house plan. 2 large bedrooms and 2 baths are down the hall. There is a deck adjacent to the sunroom/living room. Here are some of the before shots of the kitchen. We dismantled the ridiculous island and reconfigured it temporarily. We painted now to mitigate my loathing of the wall paint. "Are you changing the flooring? Would you be willing to have an island that extended into what appears to be a family room a couple of feet?" The kitchen flooring is new, and we will be extended into the living room. And yes, willing to have an island. "Where exactly does that Family Room wall start?" The above images should answer that question....See MoreHow would you lay out the furniture in this studio?
Comments (6)As your floor plan has no stairs I'm assuming this room must include a bed. I've placed a full size bed in the alcove. There is room in the alcove for bedside tables, but I'm thinking you would put any chest of drawers in the closet, which is really large for the size of the apartment. The rest of the furniture is on the small size. Most sofas and chairs will be 36" deep. 72" is the minimum length for a sofa with most being closer to 80". The TV is opposite the sofa and can sit on a narrow sofa table if you can't hang it on the wall. I've placed a dining table in front of the kitchen area. The table will provide you with extra prep space in addition to seating up to 4. If you choose comfortable upholstered dining chairs they will be good for extra seating when you have company....See Morecpartist
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoI'm sorry, I don't know about the total cost. Plumbing would depend on construction costs in your area of the country. You can get a decent SS prep sink at Lowe's for 150.00 (Ours is a Franke 18", was 105.00 six years ago).
Advantages of a prep sink are 1) You can prep facing the room, so more interaction with family and guests, 2) There are two prep areas, so if you have help, each has her own sink, 3) Clean-up zone is separate--the helper can start clean-up without being in the cooks space.
Even if kids are small, and/or you are the only cook, you might have help during parties, and as the kids grow older. I like my second sink for thawing and rinsing meat, because it's smaller, and easier to clean.
In a true U-shape, without a prep sink on the island, you'll be hiking back and forth from the sink to the fridge, or the cooktop to the fridge. If you put the fridge between the sink and slider (I think cpartist was going in that direction), and the cooktop on the long wall, you'll have a tighter triangle, but the fridge will block some of the light from the doors, and the DW will be between the sink and fridge. That's the configuration in a lot of smaller kitchens, but some cooks like to prep with the DW open, to load vessels and utensils as they're used.
Or you could put the fridge on the same wall as the cooktop, with a pull-out on the end, so that the door will open fully. The fridge is not as convenient for someone coming from the living areas, but clean-up is separate, and a helper can start loading the DW when you move on to cooking. The island is not as much of a barrier, and with an L-shape, the island can be longer:
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