Help fitting in a prep sink, please!
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Comments (19)Theanimala has a sink in stainless sort of like yours and ended up flushmounting it. We had some issues with this same thing, but my counters are actually going to be a total of 37.5" tall. Because of my square 2" edge, we had to double up on the 5/8" plywood and the sink will be flushmount. I am not a negative reveal lover, and didn't like the look of the undermount at the kitchen sink. This shows the profile and how they are mounting it up from the plywood to make room for the granite. I think it also shows how thick my plywood is! From Menlo Farmhouse See all that doubled up plywood? That plus the granite will make my counters 37.5" From Menlo Farmhouse...See MoreA cooktop, prep sink and seating how to fit it all on the island?
Comments (19)Thanks Williamsem for your thoughts and rationale. You are right, DH and I have put enormous thought into this plan and maybe it is best just to take the seam and move on. I do think shortening the space between cooktop edge and prep sink edge by 6 inches would be missed in that spot as I see that space between cooktop and prep sink as such key prep space. On the other hand, taking 6 inches from the right of the cooktop could pose some safety issues. On Wednesday, I am going back to the granite show room to ask them to show me pictures of seams they have done. Maybe it is not that bad after all. I think a seam in quartz (which is what we have chosen) could be less noticeable compared to a busier granite. Unless I change the counter materials at the seating or elsewhere to avoid a seam and keep the length.... oh the first world pain of decisions! Carol...See MoreIsland Prep Sink or Not? Please help!
Comments (32)"I use my kitchen command center everyday. I have a large flat screen for the computer." The "Message/Command Center" in the above layout is for things like keys, mail, purse, school papers, charging station (if not done next to your bed at night), etc. It's not an entertainment center for the Kitchen. It's for: Things that people bring into the house from the garage entry and don't usually need to go any further into the house -- including papers that need to be signed and returned to school. -and- Things that need to go out with you when you leave the house -- including signed school papers that you took care of after your kids went to bed for the night or after they packed their backpacks for the next day. However, if that's going to be a library and not counters, then nothing Kitchen-y would go there. Jenningsf did say she has one planned for the Mudroom already, so it's not needed where I put it. =========== 2 Trash pullouts...normally I wouldn't want two either, but since Jenningsf has such a lot of cabinet and other storage space, I thought it might be nice to have one (the one on the island) where someone from outside the Kitchen could use it w/o getting in the way of someone working in the Kitchen. . Island sink...if you don't want one, don't put one in. However, it will be a much less functional layout b/c not only of the refrigerator location but also the overall size of the Kitchen. For some people, looks are more important than function; if that's you, then don't put in the sink. It is your Kitchen after all! In addition, you state, "since it's visible from the foyer and since it's in the middle of the main traffic pattern I would like to keep it clean." That sounds like you won't be doing any prepping on the island anyway b/c to do so would mean getting the island "dirty" and not allow you to keep it clean all the time. If that's the case (no prepping), then there's no need for a sink. . Island seating...The reason I put seats on two sides is that if you have more than two or three people sitting on a side, it becomes more like diner seating where strangers sit at the counter and don't have to look anyone else while eating. It's not conducive to conversation or family bonding. If you decide to go with seating on just the long side, then be aware that your island will probably need to be even longer. You need a minimum of 24" of linear space per seat (some are thinking that should be upped to 30" per seat, but let's assume 24" for now) You need to account for the paneling and/or cabinets Since the ends will not be open, you will need extra space for the end seats to allow people to be able to maneuver in & out of the seats with an obstacle on one side. So, for 4 seats: Seats...4 x 24" = 96" Cabinets/panels like in your inspiration, assume 6" each...2 x 6" = 12" Extra maneuvering space, at least 6" on each end...2 x 6" = 12" 96" + 12" + 12" = 120" or 10' For 3 seats, subtract 24" = 96" or 8' . Toaster & blender...if you are going to be using the perimeter for most of your prepping (so you keep the island clean), then I would not put the toaster, at least, in the corner. Someone making a snack would be in the way if you're trying to work in the Kitchen. I'd put the toaster somewhere out of the way...that was one of the reasons I put the Snack Center off to the side (it wasn't just a Tea/Coffee Center, it was primarily a Snack Center). Instead, consider putting in cabinets w/counters on one end of the pantry and putting the toaster there. It can be used in the pantry without getting in your way. The blender is probably fine in the corner -- unless it's used for snacks. If so, then I'd put that in the pantry on the counter as well. . Freezer in pantry...be sure your pantry is very, very well ventilated. Freezers and refrigerators put out a lot of heat and heat is the last thing you need in a pantry with foodstuffs! For best results for storing food, pantries should be cool, dry, and dark. In fact, if there's a way to pump A/C into it but not heat, I'd do it. If all else fails, plan to leave the Pantry door open all the time to ensure the heat does not build up in the Pantry....See MorePrep sink location or no prep sink
Comments (32)beachem, I think your friend's sinks are too small. 24" sounds more like a desirable/large prep sink size than a main cleanup sink. I'm planning on a 33" cleanup sink--I had 30" in my previous home and want to go just a bit bigger (and a farmhouse sink) For the prep sink, I measured the double sink I currently have (and hate). Each half is just over 15" and is certainly big enough to wash veggies, wash hands, measure water out for a recipe... I find 15" a bit cramped, so, I'm planning an 18"-24" prep sink (exact dimensions to be determined--we're getting really close on a final floor plan so I'll have dimensions and can make detailed decisions....See More- 4 years ago
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