Kitchen layout dilemma
I'm struggling to reconfigure my kitchen. It's currently U-shaped with a peninsula and a "breakfast" area. We're planning on knocking down a wall that currently divides kitchen and dining room and blowing out 2-3 closets. I'm torn about incorporating a laundry room into the area (we have a dedicated laundry area in basement). I want ample cabinet space but also don't want traffic jams.
I've included photos of the current layout, and 2 design proposals (one adding a laundry room, one without). Would love some feedback!
The space is narrow, but I'd really like an island in the kitchen, the sink under a window (not in the island).
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emilyam819
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Help!!! kitchen layout dilemma
Comments (11)If you don't have seating on the long side of the island, I think it could work. I have a 3'x 5' island in my kitchen, which is ap 13.5' x 13.5'. Aisles are narrower than NKBA recommends, but it works well due to placement of appliances. I do my baking prep (rolling dough, kneading bread) on the short side of the island, facing the DR, as your island is oriented. You would just need to step to the right to wash your hands, and you could use the oven side of the island to line up baking sheets. I think the scale of the drawing is off, relative to the measurements. If you could extend the wall on the right side of the drawing, you would have more space for a wall oven....See MoreKitchen layout dilemma
Comments (7)If it's a PDF you'll have to convert it to a JPG first... at worst you could post a screen shot of the PDF (as long as it's still legible). Also, sometimes the upload is slow - if you are uploading a JPG, wait until the photo is no longer greyed out before hitting the submit button...See MoreKitchen layout dilemma, range/fridge/pantry
Comments (4)I’d do a U shape w top windowless wall for fridge / window wall for sink and range and peninsula coming from wall left of range: opens it up . Seating on peninsula will Be more than 7 ft on small island and do away w 2 small aisles you show ( behind and in front island) . Peninsula end can incorporate post and peninsula seating is nicely down in your secondary zone off in the corner. I’d skip the pantry. Nice fairly wide u shape gives lots base storage and do away w small aisles and inadequate space for stools and blend in your post and no worry about beam. There : all issues solved w a more straightforward configuration ....See MorePlease help! Kitchen layout dilemma
Comments (1)2nd one for sure! Don't do the 36" aisle...I have it now and that was the first thing I designed to be different in my new kitchen! I hate it! We are constantly bumping into each other and getting irritated...but then again, there are 6 of us....See More
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoHere is the current plan of the first floor. The current breakfast area opens to a deck. The current dining room opens to a screened-in porch. We are considering adding a garage/mudroom addition (so the barn door in the mock-up doesn't yet exist). The intention with the 2nd design proposal (no laundry) is to have a table at the far right.
@LilDesignWorks The objective of the reno is to modernize, lighten/brighten, and improve the flow. I'd also like to have a large island for gathering. The current kitchen layout is tight and choppy... not to mention hideous. We purchased the home 6 months ago and have been busy turning the basement into an in-law suite... so we haven't been able to give the upstairs the attention it deserves!
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3 years ago
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3 years agoI think you will enjoy prepping while facing the room, so I'd suggest keeping the island sink. You also need a table, so here are some modifications to the second plan. The range and hood are m/l centered on the foyer, and the table and French doors on the LR. Island is longer, with clean-up zone on the side near the table, outside the prep triangle. This will allow helpers to load or unload the DW, or gather dishes to set the table, without interfering in prep or cooking tasks. Make sure the fridge doors sit proud of the enclosure, to allow them to fully open for removal of crispers.
Is there any space near the bedrooms which could be turned into a laundry area?
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