I'd rather see the range in a more protected area--out of the traffic. If you put a cabinet over the floor vent, it can be vented out the side of the toekick area, and you can have wider cabinets beside the range. Instead of a tall pantry beside the fridge, you might consider cabinets that come all the way down to the counter, with a drawer at the bottom.

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Thanks for the response! I should mention I'm the only person living in the house, so traffic isn't much of an issue :)

If I move the range to wall B, I have to get the gas line extended. The microwave currently over the range actually vents outside already, which is the other reason I left it on that wall. But the larger cabinets on either side is great. I also thought about turning wall B into a cut out or half wall - might be awkward though as the front entrance is right at the bottom left corner.

Very interesting idea about cutting into the wall to recess the fridge, though! I was worried about the fridge taking up too much into the eating area space and even shopped counter-depth fridges before giving up (much too expensive for small cu ft). If I leave it on the side wall, I bet that could be done there too. Behind wall A is the stairwell to the basement and 2nd floor, so it might not be possible to cut in there.

mdln, doors are on walls A and B. Windows above sink and on bottom wall. It's a little clearer if you look at the 3D images.

Can you move the living room door in either direction?

You could keep the fridge on the top wall, with a pull-put on the left and a side opening pantry on the right (left plan), but it makes sense to keep the range near its current location with the gas line and vent. If the fridge can be recessed into wall B, that would help:

My biggest concern is the 12" cabinets around the range. In my experience, 12" is not very functions, for uppers or lowers. I realize you may not have a lot of flexibility with Ikea, but can you get 9" and 15"? I have a 9" cab I use for cookie sheets and cutting boards. If you could do a 9" pull-out upper, that would be perfect for spices next to the stove. 15" drawers and cab on the right side would be much better (if that's an option).

I also think you can use a smaller sink base, even with an under-sink trash, as long as the drain is to one side. That gives you wider drawers next to the sink. I realize this would throw off the symmetry of that wall, but I'd take the extra storage space.

bpathome, I hadn't thought of moving the LR door! I don't think that wall is load-bearing so I could shift it down (or widen it) but not too far.

AnnKH, those cabinets are 15" :) Currently there's a 30" fridge and 30" range on that wall. Ikea was strictly used as a rough layout device - plus there isn't an Ikea close to where I live. I don't care for their cabinets anyway and plan to go for a gray/brown stained wood similar to the color of the base cabinets here:

The kitchen drain is actually on the right of the sink due to the weird under-sink dishwasher (which I just know is going to make moving the dishwasher a headache):

I would love it but don't think I can afford an under-sink garbage simply due to the overall lack of cabinet space.

What about a U shaped kitchen in the area where you currently have your table (in the original sketch above: walls B-->D). I think you would have just about 4 feet of clearance which would make it a compact but very usable space for one person. Sink looks out the window and range is one side, DW on the other (or keep it under the sink). Downside is that you have two corners in this plan but with super susans you could use the storage and the continuous counters are more useful than chopped up bits of counter all over the room.

I do not know if you have a separate DR but the little table with 2 chairs looks a bit sad and lonely to me. I would add a big L shaped banquette and banish the chairs to the LR unless you have a lot of friends over. This would easily accommodate 4-6 people (more if you squish and add a leaf to the table) and also be a great place for you to relax with coffee and a Sunday newspaper. Table could be rectangular or oval depending on the length you want.

This leaves room on Wall A for pantry storage/microwave/fridge. Puts fridge near table, which is convenient and the whole kitchen is compact enough that it is all in range.

Or better yet: reverse pantry and fridge as you had it in your sketch. Good landing spot for things you take out of the fridge.

This IS more expensive than leaving the water lines and gas lines where they are but since you are staying for a long time, it may be worth it to make it work for you.

ps clever Ikea hackers make the banquette benches out of over fridge cabinets (search this) with a thick cushion on top (this provides a LOT more storage in the kitchen for things you don't need every day). More luxurious would be a proper bench with a backrest but you could always upgrade down the road if you wanted.

sena01--what program did you use above?

Wow, really interesting idea! I especially like my new lake and mountain view ;) But the cut back of the wall for the fridge isn't possible - the front door is indeed there, but there is an entry way with a closet that has a secondary door that takes up about 3' more of that wall.

I'm wondering if I should ditch the table in the kitchen entirely. I only put it there because I already own a counter-height table that I use as extra counter space in my current kitchen. 99% of the time I eat on my couch (bad adult!). I could do a run around that corner like you did, and just put shallow cabinets there instead of the range.

Thanks!!

@mama goose_gw zn6OH I've now closed on the house and after having spent some time in the space, I'm really liking the range on the left side like you and @mdln proposed! Having the fridge on that wall unfortunately blocks a lot of the window, which I hate to do because it's a big, pretty bay window. The only real drawbacks are getting the gas line extended (not too bad) and either eliminating a vent for the microwave or moving it (possibly a real PITA). If I put a pantry unit to the left, I can also then box in the fridge. I am really excited about the possibilities. Thanks!!