Kitchen layout in new construction home
The original kitchen plans included a sink on the island, which we prefer to keep as only counter space. We moved the main sink to the counter against the wall with the range, as well as added a second prep sink against the wall with the fridge. We are trying to figure out best flow and usage of space. Would you keep the design as is, or move things around? The plumbing pipes have been done so the sinks can’t be moved around too much (some movement is ok though!), but no electrical has been installed so we are flexible in that respect. Also, original plans included two wall ovens next to the fridge, which we didn’t like and are replacing with a Thermador range. We are leaning towards a 48” range but would consider 36” if that would provide better flow or space usage. The counter with the range is about 14’5”, while the counter along the fridge wall is about 8’6” (does not include fridge). Components we are concerned with are the range, the two sinks, dishwasher, under-counter wine fridge, under-counter trash drawer, and built-in microwave. Please help! Thanks in advance!
** Just a little extra background, this will be our "dream house" for at least the next 20 years as the town is a great fit for our family and we are lucky to have found new construction so close to downtown. The 48" range is absolutely a "would-love-to-have", not a necessity, but we feel that the splurge would be worth it to have our dream range with grill and the two ovens. That being said, the two kitchen sinks is a "must-have" (we just have too many people wanting to use the sink around mealtime and it drives me nuts). The main sink in the diagram will actually be a single stainless basin, so the size of it will probably be a little smaller than shown in the diagram. The mark next to the prep sink is "Trash", which we will put under the counter.
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Comments (33)Is it just me, or is the kitchen flipped from your last layout? Canuck, I don't think the DW can go on the other side of the sink - that's prep space, and trying to open the DW there would be a pain. And when it's open, you wouldn't be able to get to the corner cabinets anyway. On the island might work, opening toward the sink, if there's room. Ahkim, I am not a fan of diagonal upper corner cabs. Do you plan to put a lazy susan in there? If not, it's very difficult to access - and your tiny cabinet next to it will be pretty much useless. I replaced my diagonal corners with easy-reach, and I love them! I'm also not crazy about staggered cabinet heights. In your space, it looks really choppy. Do the taller ones go to the ceiling? I'd run everything the same as the taller ones (or to the ceiling). I have a little base cab like yours next to the sink - I use it for cookie sheets and cutting boards. Will you use it for the same, or are you planning to put tray storage above the fridge? With all your delightful pantry space, do you really need the lazy susan in the corner? In my kitchen, I closed off the corner completely, and put nice drawers on both sides. Your 21" drawer stack could become at least 30", and you could have a 21" stack next to the sink. (you'll need some spacer in the corner so the drawers can open without hitting the pulls on the adjacent drawer). Speaking of drawers - I notice you have three base cabinets without drawers - next to the range, to the left of the sink, and on the island. Do you have specific plans for those spaces, where you feel shelves will be more useful than drawers? How close are you to pulling the trigger? You must be so excited!...See MoreNeed feedback/help with kitchen layout
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Comments (17)What are thoughts on putting the cooktop on the bottom wall and the ovens on that same wall? We could make that area wider if we took out some of the triangle near the left. That alcove is 32" deep b/c we wanted extra depth for the Fridge. I think we are at a little over 96" currently, which would leave 30" for counter space in that area. Most of which I would have in between the 2 appliances. DH really likes the Fridge on the left wall nearest the dining table. We could put the freezer on the opposite side and then turn the larder into more of an appliance storage. Some of the pictures above show larger; both wider and taller cabinets, that could be used for this purpose. As biondanonima suggested, I probably will also be spreading out on the island for baking and other prep work. So making the larder smaller and more of an appliance storage function should probably work. What program/software are you all using to modify the floor plan I posted? I'm guessing the above would be more clear if I could do that too. biondanonima: This is a multi story house- we have both a basement and 2nd floor above. Venting will likely be somewhat of an issue. The exterior wall is near the seating on the plan. There is also an exterior wall going to the screen porch. Directly above the kitchen is our bedroom with a balcony above the screen porch. I'm hoping the HVAC team will have a good solution for this. We do need the entry from the living to the kitchen - the powder room is right there for easy access from kitchen....See MoreNew Home Construction Kitchen Layout (to Pantry or not to pantry)
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