Do I need to re-think my kitchen layout?
lmbpiper
2 years ago
I am building a post and beam home and this is the kitchen layout as of now. The actual "shell" of the house will be put up first, then I could go in re-design anything I want since there will be no walls. For some reason I am not happy with this layout. I'm not sure if the two 'L' walls are not big enough or the pantry is too big and will look odd. I do want a large pantry and this is the only place I could think to put it. Two islands maybe? So much dead space on one side. I know the stove is too small in this drawing as well, needs to be 36" and I do not want it in my island. Ceilings are 10' and open to the great room and there is a loft over the kitchen. Stairs can't really be moved as they abut floor to ceiling windows on two levels. Any advice is appreciated!
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI have to agree you need an independant KD but right now that pantry makes no sense where it is and is pretty useless and U shaped kitchens are IMO very functional and an island just for the sake of having an island is not functional. I love true pullout pantries in a wall with the fridge so that wall where you have the range would be a perfect spot . Kitchen sinks IMO do not need to be under a window BTW . Get a good KD please .
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