Looking for feedback on my first Ikea kitchen plan.

5 years ago

Hi everyone, I'm new to GW but I have learned a ton here this year. I'd really appreciate any feedback on my final draft plans for the Ikea kitchen I've planned, whether it be layout or the particular Ikea pieces chosen. A few points to note:

1. The plumbing has to be on or near the west wall, hence the location of the sink and DW.

2. The north-east corner is intentionally missing a corner cabinet because (according to Ikea) it won't be possible because the standard corner base cabinet would conflict with the adjacent stove.

3. I'm unhappy with the gap the cabinet above the fridge, and the wall cabinet to the north, so hoping for advice on that point.

4. I haven't figured out how to add countertop to the dishwasher.

I've tried to attach plans to this post, but I've uploaded screenshots of my design to imgur here: https://imgur.com/a/2gosa

Thanks so much,
Pete

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mama goose_gw zn6OH

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

Having the sink and the range up against the corners looks very awkward. I'd try to get the sink centered on the window, with the DW to the right, then put the range on the west wall. You might consider the solution mathteachr used (link below), by running the plumbing through the toekick, which should be easy with Ikea bases on legs, and you'd have a much shorter distance to run pipes.

I pulled the range out from the wall a few inches, to accommodate the existing drain, which will also give you deeper counters in that area. My range is pulled forward, leaving a gap, so I built a shallow shelf behind it--great place to keep S&P shakers. The hood is also set out from the wall, with a filler piece--in my case a piece of wooden trim, painted to match the cabinets.