Large kitchen Island or kitchen table?
jhyeargin
7 years ago
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Comments (7)I'd be concerned about the ability to move furniture and other large items in and out of the bedroom if you have a built in island that is too close to the door. Consider the balance in the kitchen - will a large island look out of place as if you don't really have room for it, but you wanted it anyhow? Does it fill the space appropriately both visually as well as functionally? Personally we rarely sit at our island and when we move to downsize, depending on the size of the next kitchen, I might eliminate that extra seating area, but I still hope to have an island because I find them so functional....See MoreDesign Critique for large kitchen/island plan
Comments (25)Have you considered changing where the kitchen is? For example can you build onto the back of the dining room? Then you can put the kitchen up there in the new addition. I'd think that if you're planning on adding on space, you might want to start thinking outside the box as to where you can change the placement of the dining room, kitchen and family room. It may give you more and better options. Or how about moving the kitchen to where you're planning on putting the family room addition? Additionally do you need a formal, separate dining room or could you incorporate it into a kitchen/great room/ dining space? I would first think in terms of not what you have right now, but how you live your lives. If you only use the dining room a couple of times a year, you might be better served with a smaller island, and the dining table where you can all use it and enjoy it daily; in your great room/kitchen/dining area....See MoreFeedback on one-wall kitchen layout with large island
Comments (12)Thank you for your thoughts, Kim K and Mid America Mom! To answer your questions: 1) the aisle width between range wall and island is 48" counter edge to counter edge (so a couple inches more from base cab to base cab). 2) The thinking of the 12" end cabinet was to give the island a more "finished" look from the dining room. But you're right, the L-shaped seating area does seem more conversational. Definitely going on the list to chat about with the architect! 3) Seating at the island is not a huge priority now, but I can see how it would be more of a priority later down the line with kids. We plan to do most of our kitchen sitting at the breakfast table, both for eating and work. We just prefer the feeling of a table. The island seating is partially to accommodate guests at dinners for sitting/hanging out, plus future proofing under the assumption that kids might one day hang out at an island, or a future buyer (hopefully distant future) will expect island seating. I could live with seating for three along an L. Does that strike you as too little seating for an island of that size? 4) The portable induction unit we have is pretty heavy and pretty frequently used -- 5 times a week at least. It was one of those rare gifts that I expected would gather dust and instead has become indispensable. But "portable" is a relative term :-) I agree with y'all that the trash situation could use some more thought. I like your suggestions! Kim K, very glad in particular to hear your experience with the "centered" sink and that there's enough elbow room, especially with a wider aisle. I've attached a sketch with your L idea -- what do you think?...See MoreKitchen Island and coordinating kitchen table lighting
Comments (2)If the fixture isn't part of a collection such that you can buy different variations on a theme easily, I find it's best to at least stay with the same manufacturer so that the finishes match. "Gun metal" and "coffee ombre" are going to mean different things to different manufacturers and in fact may not exist with other makers. But if the fixtures are far enough away from each other that no one can really make a direct comparison you can get close but not match and no one will notice. I think @acm has provided you with some good options that are thinking outside the box a bit....See Morejhyeargin
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