Kitchen layout help in oddly-shaped space
Getting ready to close on a new home and the first thing I really want to do is update the original kitchen. (1994) Aside from the old, sub-contractor grade cabinets and general aesthetics, the problem is that I’m not crazy about the current layout. Part of it is galley, but the rest is just broken up within the limited space. The work triangle stinks and I have to imagine there’s a better layout possible. (Plan/layout shown is the current kitchen.)
My initial idea was to open up the wall with the stove and create a big island with columns, but there’s a potential HVAC issue (return register on opposite side about 7’ up) and additional cost obviously. I was thinking of creating a big U, but it cuts off an existing walkway. (Haven’t moved in yet to know if we’d care or not.)
Things I am definitely doing:
- New laminate or LVP flooring in kitchen and lining rm
- New counter-depth fridge (what you can’t see is that there’s a second fridge right next to it in the laundry room)
- New stainless appliances
I’m pretty overwhelmed by all of this right now, so any and all advice would be extremely helpful! The pics attached show the current kitchen, including the current layout.
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Jennifer K
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Comments (11)Can the bathroom door be reversed in its set-up? If so, then here's an idea: Your space is small so I'm suggesting apartment size appliances: 27" fridge and 18" DW (Miele is reportedly most space efficient). You could even go with a 24" wide range to gain you 6 more inches of counter. I placed the pantry out from the side wall so that the sliding door can still slide open. I placed the pantry between fridge and wall so that you can fully open the fridge doors (they need to swing open past 90 degrees), allowing you to pull out fridge drawers. I tried to place the sink below the window but that would not have allowed for a 36" corner Susan and you really can't give up storage in your small space. If you can, enlarge the window so that the sink is centered under it. I'm not crazy about the range placement but there really isn't room on the window wall (I'm assuming that your local code prohibits you from placing a range under an operable window). I'd encourage you to go for an island hood, not a downdraft ranges. It's an increased cost but worth it, IMO. Venting for the latter isn't the greatest for pulling smoke and fumes out of the kitchen and if you have a gas or propane range, it pulls on the flame (my pop-up downdraft has blown out a low gas flame on the back burner). So, let's talk storage. There are 2 upper cabinets, one to the left of the sink and one to its right. Dishes and glasses go here. The 6" pull-out cab to the left of the range can hold oils and spices or it can hold silverware and utensils in holders like this, The 30" bank of drawers to the right of the range can hold spatulas, pot holders, pots, pans and (maybe) baking dishes. The 9" deep, 42" high cabinet behind the range provides more pantry storage, plus it provides a buffer for the range. The 12" deep pantry cabinet across from the fridge is floor to ceiling, providing even more storage. Build a cut-out in it for a GE Spacemaker II microwave like this (source: mommyme at ikeafans.com) To extend your work prep area, go for a sink set-up that allows you to place a cutting board over all or half of it, like this (kitchencritic.co.uk) or this (Sears) If you can't move the bathroom door, the above plan will still work with a simple change. Swap the location of the 12" deep pantry with the 15" wide pantry and fridge. I didn't suggest that first because I was trying to keep all the major appliances in the L....See Moreneed help with oddly shaped master bath design
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoSince you have a table in the same room, I think you should consider fixing the layout by moving the range to the exterior wall. Then move the fridge to the spot vacated by the range. If you don't need the wall ovens, make that a small counter for coffee, with the MW in a cabinet above. You can use shallow pantries or shelves where the fridge and ovens are now, to open up the aisle from the garage.
You could also think about getting rid of the desk and changing the opening on the right, to provide landing space for the wall ovens. The opening on the left could be made wider, too, if the location of the HVAC chase permits.
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3 years agoWhat do y’all think about moving the fridge next to the patio door? Get rid of the old wall oven, and reclaim that space for pantry and coffee bar. Also widening the 7’ stove wall to 8’ so that I could fit two wider 24” cabinets on either side, since the existing counter space there is too narrow to do much of anything.
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