Need Help Please - Too much distance from fixed cabinets to island?
Hello Everyone,
We are in the process of building our home and need help making final decision on the distance from our kitchen wall cabinets to the island cabinets. The current plan distance is 60" (5') from the main wall (& stove) cabinets to island (& sink); and 40" from the very corner of the island to the fridge (see plan below).
We are considering moving the island a little closer (reducing the distance from 60" to 54-56"). By doing this though, the right side of the island will be sightly in front of part of the fridge; still maintaining a distance of 40".
Thoughts and suggestions? Should we move the island (& sink) closer to the main wall by approx 6", even if it places the corner portion of the island partially in front of the fridge?
Thank you in advance to everyone for your time and suggestions!!!
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lttlfzrchck
7 years agoRelated Discussions
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7 years agoWow Buehl! Thank you so much for drafting that up as it is very helpful and I really like the tea/coffee station idea in the corner by the fridge. I will also make sure to take into account the counter overhang from this point forward.
Our original inspiration was this picture, as I tend to lean towards things being even, centered and etc., but I understand that it is not always the best use of space.
I can see how the sink across from the island makes for a lot of wasted space and potential hazards.
Unfortunately, I cannot change/move the windows as the plans have already been engineered and are in the city (at least not without significant delay and additional expense). However, I CAN still shift/move the island around and all electrical, plumbing and other things that won't effect anything structural.
Thank you everyone and please keep the suggestions coming as I know I need to make changes to make the space more functional. :)
Buehl