Kitchen cabinets - double stack? and layout feedback
Abby Melendrez
5 years ago
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Kitchen Layout Feedback and Cabinet Refacing
Comments (3)It's going to be awfully tight for an island. And it's a barrier island between the refrigerator and sink. Plus, there's no source of water on it, so I'm afraid you will still prep in that tiny little spot between the sink and the range. I would rather see you put the fridge on the end with the cabinet and counter in between it and the oven. That will get it nearer those who trek into the kitchen for snacks. Then shorten up the island so that it isn't in front of the fridge. Even a counter depth one is 30" deep, and you will be creating a pinch point in front of it. With the island shortened and the fridge moved down, adding a prep sink would be optional. You will still be twisting back and forth between the island and sink a lot, which isn't the greatest for your back, and you would have to have the cleanup and prep zones sharing the sink. At least the DW is on the correct side of the sink for that! As far as refacing goes, well, what you have is pretty nice looking actually. How easy it can be to reface depends on the age of what you have and what condition it's in, as well as how much DIY you plan here. If you can't DIY a good deal of this, then getting new cabinets will probably be cheaper. You can always paint what's there for sure. That's well withing most people's skill level if they just take it slow and follow the right steps. Cream cabinets and dark counters is currently quite popular. What look would you like to have for the kitchen?...See MoreFeedback on cabinet layout please
Comments (3)You have a 16 foot outside back wall that needs to house sink and range.Above range you can do microwave that vents out or a range hood. I would put the range down toward the left as it's out of much of the traffic-the sink over to the right wherever you deem it.The pantry closet is removed. the entire 16 feet is cooking/sink/counters. The fridge goes over to the right side of peninsula/island..the side of it butted up practically against that bath wall.yes-probably a french door fridge/yes-built in panels or build a cubby with studs for this. There is still plenty of usable peninsula space extending out from fridge side. Skip the small sink. Storage drawers under peninsula and some added storage in laundry [which is in a great location to function as some pantry storage for you] will make up for the pantry removal on the long wall. The 16 foot wall has to be dedicated to sink/range functions and it will work nicely with high ceilings and your taller cabs-but you are creating a large budget for cabinets with 54 inches of height. I would consider only a bit of it going that tall...and maybe even just 42 in with molding,and a chunk of the day to day cabs at 36in high. 30 in tall cabs are standard and are plenty for most people in most kitchens.Granted-with fridge and pantry off that wall the aesthetics change-but in a good way because that is your sightline from dining area. don't rule out some open shelves as well....See MoreFeedback on oven stack with warming drawer layout
Comments (12)Since you are 5'9" I would go with the higher oven stack height in the white layout. The yellow layout puts the oven and the warming drawer too low unless you were much shorter. I would not serve from the warming drawer; its going to be too low for that in either layout plus it might be messy and guests might not notice there was more food in the drawer if it was closed. Maybe what you need instead is a pullout shelf somewhere in the kitchen? As for the warming drawer itself it is certainly an optional item in any kitchen and moreso in a compact kitchen like yours. I would not give up the pot/pan drawer beneath the cooktop or any other space that I would use every day in order to put in a warming drawer I would use a few times each year -- but your usage may be different....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 MoreAbby Melendrez
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