Kitchen appliance location dilemma
952Melanie
4 years ago
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Comments (1)Right off the bat, I'd say you can save $500 by getting the Sharp microwave drawer - I thought all the microwave drawers were made by sharp and rebranded by others....See MoreHelp Needed - Appliance Location Driving Me Crazy......
Comments (4)BTW never buy an oven microwave combo the microwave will die long before the oven any good appliance store will discourage that combo 2 separate pieces work much better .I would put the fridge at one end or the other to maximize uninterrupted counter space . Probably the end near the breakfast space I do not like walk in pantries and to have to actually leave the kitchen to access yours is even worse. Did you use a kitchen designer IMO you could have had a U shaped kitchen much larger than what you have if you utilized the pantry space and the had a awall of fridge ovens pull out pantries which I think are a much better way to store stuff.I don’t know all the measurements but just thinking I would have designed this differently....See MoreNew kitchen layout and appliances location
Comments (4)Hi everyone, thanks for all your comments and very helpful advice, and forgive me for the late reply, i've been traveling. For some reason when I originally posted this question, it wouldn't show in the forum, so I deleted it and reposted it. Now however, it seems there are two posts with my same question. Sorry about that! The conversation is still going at the following link, which I would love if you could check and share your opinions: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5748766/new-kitchen-and-appliance-layout-what-s-your-opinion#24342512 Thanks!...See MoreKitchen appliances location, which is better?
Comments (12)Hi, thanks for the comments, I will check the drawings. I thought had left at least 36" for walkway if not 42", will double check it. The fridge and stove location are from previous comments I got from this great community and I like the idea having the stove to the outside wall for better exhaust. @Andrea C; the kitchen is open to the living area, no walls ( this is me and Ikea planner :):)) . the door leads to the dry bar and dining room. the full height by the sink is recessed ( only 18" deep) with glass doors so I can stored some items I have. I am attaching some pictures to show what I tried doing with the high cabinet. I was thinking a making a transition from kitchen to living room. On the picture it is not showing a patio door at the end. but will give an idea of the drybar, kitchen and living room. @mama goose_gw zn6OH, I will try switching the DW, it might not have enough space for the change., and definitely will check on reducing the island to 74". Would you have 24" base cabinet and 12" upper, correct? I was doing the 18" base and upper....See More952Melanie
4 years ago
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