Layout Question-Where to put Boos Table?
So, I'm seriously considering replacing my kitchen cabinets that are approaching their 50th birthday. I've made modifications to them in the past that helped with storage and organization, but I've just about had it with doors that won't close or won't stay closed, chipping paint, lost storage in the furr downs and 2 black hole blind corners.
I've been round and round with myself over layouts. Every time I start moving things around it just creates more work without really improving the function. I'm pretty much satisfied with the current configuration with a few tweaks. Please note, this isn't meant to elicit a full blown layout analysis. I intentionally did not identify adjacent rooms. The layouts below are pretty much the same as my current layout, except with a wider "U." However, I'm having trouble settling on a good location for my 24x36 Boos table that I spent alot of money on 14 years ago and moved it to my current house even though it doesn't work in the u-shaped layout. Below are the two options I am considering. Which would you choose? Would you choose neither and get rid of the table? I won't be doing that, but it's ok if I get that kind of response.
TIA!
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- 7 years ago
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- 7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
I've certainly adapted. My old kitchen had the sink and cooktop on an "L" (ideal imho), but the fridge was on the opposite side of the kitchen. I unloaded ingredient from the fridge onto the Boos table, which was between the fridge and sink. I got used to it. Then I moved into this house and hated the "U" shape. I even moved the refrigerator into the breakfast area for a while. The Boos table was in the fridge spot. Loved having it next to the cooktop. After a while I got tired of the fridge being so far away from everything so back it went into its original spot. Since then I use the pensinsula to unload then go to the sink then back to the peninsula then over to the cooktop. I'm used to that now and can't see how a different layout is really that much better than what I have now.
I do have somewhat deep roof eaves (2'). A pergola would be doable. I was thinking a sailcloth or something like that. Though when it's 100 degree dry heat, shade doesn't help much. I'm going to investigate how I could improve the insulation on that wall as well. Agree having the fridge next to the banquette would be convenient, but wouldn't that break Sophie Wheeler's rule about having a tall fixture in the middle of a wall?
Below is another option I worked up today. I'm including the existing layout. I'm widening the laundry room, which is why I'm tinkering with the kitchen layout.
I don't think "C" is much better, but I do like the oven location. I'm hesitant to make any significant layout changes because I'm afraid I'll hate it and regret the expense and inconvenience.
I've toyed with L-shape layouts with an island, knocking down the cooktop wall, shuffling the appliances into the breakfast area. I could care less if I had an island or not. My preference would be to have the sink and cooktop on the same wall or connected on an "L". And convenient landing space around the refrigerator.
Two primary things about the current kitchen layout I want to change; the dishwasher in the corner of the "U" and the blind corners. So, I'm focusing on fixing those issues while keeping my current appliances.
I do appreciate your input!
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