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4 years ago

We’ve been working with a designer and have spoken with a couple of contractors in an attempt to open up our floor plan. (We have a 19-year old son with significant disabilities, increasing independence, and naughtier by the day. We have to be able to SEE him, especially in his favorite mischief location - the kitchen!)

Anyway, do you Houzzers think this looks workable? We are concerned about lack of storage and also wonder if the area to the right of the sink looks too cramped? The plans have a 42” built-in fridge but we are kind of wanting a 48”. Would it look ridiculous? Current idea is to have a built-in eating area to the right of the fridge - bench seating under the window. Any and all comments are sincerely appreciated! Thank you!

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Aglitter
4 years ago
I don't think the area to the right of the sink looks cramped at all, but I'm coming from a tiny kitchen myself, so it's more up to you. Looks like those few extra inches for a larger refrigerator wouldn't hurt you.

Are we talking wheelchair access here? If so, keep in mind the space you'll need for turning it around. I have a family member for whom we've had to modify a house for power wheelchair usage, and we have dings all over the place from where both she and the people who care for her keep running into things in what would otherwise be considered normal-sized walkways. The NKBA has a whole list of guidelines for tolerances for wheelchair-accessible ADA-compliant kitchens.
unser
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4 years ago
Thanks for the feedback. Fortunately we don’t have to worry about wheelchair accessibility in the kitchen. (We are, however, remodeling a bathroom for just that possibility.).

The kitchen drawing seems to make things look more doable than we measure and mark along the wall ourselves. This is so overwhelming!
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I just noticed I've posted under two separate logins. Sorry about the confusion but you probably already figured that out! I've done a few more in the Ikea planner based on Clueless's ideas but with the 28" LG you like. Are you definitely doing Ikea? I don't think a full door fridge will work near that wall with its big doors unless it's scooted way over at the loss of counter prep space by the range. A french door counter depth would alleviate some of the location issues, but reduces counter space by 6". I'm assuming you won't have the budget to do the structural work since you are limiting yourself to 30K all inclusive. And it sounds like you have lots on the to do list. Glitter ceilings?!?! That would be #1 for me! Of course, more window space would be fantastic but may not be realistic. If it is doable, all the better. Good lighting and a space design that works for you can still make this tiny kitchen very functional. I've left cabinets off the sink wall but if you feel you need more storage you could do something like Bettyglo did. How do you feel about lack of symmetry and sinks not under the window. I did this with the 24"Domsjo with trash/recycle under. This wall can be configured with a 24" or 36"w fridge and/or bigger sink. That is, if you can give up symmetry for better work space. Don't know if you can live with the DW by the door, but gives you a 30" base. Here is a link if you want to play around.
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scottie mom
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I’m sorry but these drawings don’t make sense. The plan is too blurry to see. What is that big room with the square thing in it? In your plan, the kitchen looks like a galley. In your 3-d image, it looks like you have a cooktop on an island, which is one of the least safe configurations possible.

I worked with a family recently with similar situation, and encouraged them to do an induction range for safety. (It is vented and on a wall.) They’re pleased with the choice. Good luck and post a clearer plan so people can help. Labels would be a good idea.
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4 years ago
I googled it but can’t figure out how to edit my post so I started another thread. The photos look okay this time.

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