Kitchen appliances location, which is better?
Hello all,
Haven't post things for so long.. giving ( you) a break :) :) . We will be start the house by the end of this month and I still haven't finalize the kitchen layout, which is important for the framer to have the window at the right location.
I have 2 kitchen layout, very similar, the major difference is where the appliances are located. We will be using a counter depth fridge to give us more walking space. My questions are:
I tend to prefer having the stove closer to the fridge as I would have more countertop space between stove and sink. What would be your suggestion?
Shallow cabinet by the Fridge ( 18" and if I buy Ikea it would be 15") : Would it look weird as the fridge would be 13" sticking out ( with side panel) if we don't recess the fridge into pantry.
Not sure how to fit a microwave as it is not deep enough for a unit. (I read in Houzz, some people remove the drywall and use the cavity of the2x4 to add room)
family room is just after the kitchen
Thanks for your comments
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nhb22
2 years agolast modified: 2 years ago(I read in Houzz, some people remove the drywall and use the cavity of the2x4 to add room)
You can do that on an inside wall. You would not want to on an outside wall as you need room for your insulation.
We recessed for our fridge. The wall between our kitchen and mudroom was already 6". House built with 2x6 studs. We framed out/added a few more inches into the mudroom to make our fridge plush to the kitchen cabinets. The handles do stick out past the cabinets.
Short recessed bump-out is for fridge.
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2 years agoWhy can't you use full depth cabinets beside the fridge and on the other wall? I'd take some length from the island--74" (72" cabinets -plus 1" on each end for overhang) will be sufficient for three seats. Or, just set the pantry wall back far enough to accommodate the fridge and full depth cabinets.
I prefer the DW, and dish storage, outside the prep triangle, where it's easier for a helper to unload the DW, or gather dishes to set the table, without entering the prep/cooking spaces:
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mqcola
2 years agoHi, thanks for the comments, I will check the drawings. I thought had left at least 36" for walkway if not 42", will double check it. The fridge and stove location are from previous comments I got from this great community and I like the idea having the stove to the outside wall for better exhaust.
@Andrea C; the kitchen is open to the living area, no walls ( this is me and Ikea planner :):)) . the door leads to the dry bar and dining room. the full height by the sink is recessed ( only 18" deep) with glass doors so I can stored some items I have.
I am attaching some pictures to show what I tried doing with the high cabinet. I was thinking a making a transition from kitchen to living room.
On the picture it is not showing a patio door at the end. but will give an idea of the drybar, kitchen and living room.
@mama goose_gw zn6OH, I will try switching the DW, it might not have enough space for the change., and definitely will check on reducing the island to 74". Would you have 24" base cabinet and 12" upper, correct? I was doing the 18" base and upper.
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