would like to redesign the empty unused space

2 years ago

Hello dears,
I have a beautiful space in the kitchen when i really dont know how to use it, all i know is what i need it for :

i want to have a comfortable bench (family of 5)
nice space for coffee machine & its accessories
finally free some space & put the microwave

Voila :)

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elkhoulti
Original Author
2 years ago
To be more specific, i would like to have the dining table in harmony with the wall unit.
modpod
2 years ago
Can you show more views of the space? The coffee machine is already on existing cabinetry, dyou want this moved to the other side and free up space? Is that a sliding glass door or does it swing out open? There is a shoe cabinet, is this a typical entry way? Do you need mudroom type storage as well? There are many switches on that wall, can they be integrated and rewired to not take up so much wall space? What is the purpose of the bench, for putting and taking off shoes? Or for using at the table? Are you open to a new table? How many people need to sit at the table, there are currently 5 chairs? Please show more views of the space, so we can better help you.
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elkhoulti
Original Author
2 years ago
There you go i tried from all angles :) its a beautiful space where i would like to use more often to socialize/ work
The coffee machine and microwave i would like to move them to the wall unit ( future to be designed & which i have no clue), the idea is to leave the space where the coffee machine is empty only for food preparation & Thermomix, move all other machines along with microwave to the new unit.
Yes both sides are sliding doors
The wall unit, half of the wall i want a nice design where i can fit the coffee machine, microwave & other small machine ( special focus to the coffee space as we might invest in a nicer machine ), next is the down space of the unit to be used as shoe storage & finally the bench, when i can keep only 3 chairs as the bench would ideally fit 2 or more.
I think in the future i can change the table but not now.
Thanks a lot
elkhoulti
Original Author
2 years ago
Do you guys have any suggestions- pls help
cheri127
2 years ago
I think you'll get more feedback if you post a 2D drawing of the kitchen with measurements. It's a very cool space!
elkhoulti
Original Author
2 years ago
No sure how i can do that? Any direction?
cheri127
2 years ago
A drawing like the one in this thread.

https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/6138573/out-of-time-kitchen-reno-help#n=9
modpod
2 years ago
Have you contacted the cabinet maker from your kitchen? I don't really see how the bench will work. Definitely need more storage space as your island is busting. And what really are all those outlets for on that wall? You need an electrician as well to reconfigure, or how that your cabinet maker can give them in the v cabinets.
A drawing with measurements would be helpful.

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