Stove and Fridge!
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Space / overhang between countertop and stove / fridge
Comments (5)thanks for the replys.. Debrak - you are saying nice tight fit between the stove and base cab? Thats what I am thinking. The tile (which is gone now) caused the gap. I was thinking about leaving 1/2 inch on each side of the stove. Thoughts?...See MoreIs this stove and fridge arrangement OK?
Comments (7)Thanks. I was concerned about the heat. I know it is not ideal, but to change it would be out of their budget. I am also thinking about how it would drive me nuts to not have a landing place. However, this is their first house after living in a small condo with 2 children for years. She is excited to get in a house finally! Thanks again for the input....See MoreFridge-Stove-Sink or Fridge-Sink-Stove?
Comments (15)This is actually a very good layout! Kitchen workflow: refrigerator --> prep sink --> prepping --> range --> table (or cleanup sink) The Cleanup Zone is separated from the Prep and Cooking Zones, the Cooking Zone is protected from traffic, there's no zone-crossing while prepping/cooking, and there appears to be ample workspace for each work zone. One question - what is that block to the right of the island? If that's a wall or something else, then you don't have enough aisle space b/w the island and that wall. You don't need two trash pullouts. Set up your island as follows (top-to-bottom or left-to-right): 18" trash pullout + 18" sink + whatever space you have left over for cabinets (hopefully, at least 36") This places the trash pullout in the Prep Zone (where it's used most), near to the Cooking Zone (where it's used 2nd most), and near the Cleanup Zone (where it's used least of the three primary work zones). If you have the room on the island, then opt for a 21" or 24" sink base for your prep sink. The interior dimensions of a sink are usually 1" to 3" narrower than the sink base cabinet. We have a prep sink that's 17-3/4" square and I use it all the time! It's a good size for just about anything. Is it big enough for all tasks, no, but that's when I use the cleanup sink - it's rare that I use the cleanup sink for prepping, though. If the island is supposed to have seating, then be sure it's at least 41.5" deep to accommodate: 1.5" counter overhang + 24" deep cabinets + 1" decorative door/end panel + 15" clear knee/leg space for the seating overhang....See Morestove and fridge against each other? kitchen layout question.
Comments (7)It's hard to tell without a layout. For example, a lot of people have full sized appliances when a slightly smaller size would work just as well. If you have a 30" range, do you need one? Or would a 24" one work just as well. Same thing with the ref, can a 30" become a 24"? If the pantry is also shaved by 3", does a 15" drawer bank help the entire kitchen or not? I have rented/had several kitchens where the range had counter only on one side or was floating by itself. It wasn't a hardship - just not as nice as have some counter on both sides. I'm not keen on the idea of having the range hemmed in on both sides. It's your kitchen tho, and you get to do what you think is best....See More- 6 years ago
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