kitchen layout feedback please
hunt597
2 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (21)
Related Discussions
Kitchen layout feedback please
Comments (9)More details and answers to questions: Am I opposed to another downdraft? In it's current location in the island, where the ductwork is, yes I was. I wanted a second counter workspace in the triangle, which seems to mean a flat island. Put the table against the wall? Oops, it's not a wall, it's a railing to the sunken family room, with a view across to the fireplace. If there is extra budget for more carpentry, it may become a true half-wall, as sweeping the kitchen floor inevitably spills crumbs into the kids toy shelves. We thought about sliding the table over, and reversing the sliding door to open on the right. The only drawbacks to that were -- it definitely needs to be a wall, not a railing. We'd also need to reorganize the kids toy shelves -- they stack stuff on top of the shelves and we'd be eating right next to their junk if we can't make it all store lower and out of sight. We'd also have to move a heating vent, which would be in the way of having a mud mat at the new entrance location. The suggestion to not only slide but rotate the table -- I don't know if I want to sit down to dinner every day in a half-circle, facing into the family room, which is frequently a toy-strewn disaster area. I much prefer the seating arrangement shown for conversation. On the other hand, my hubby liked the idea, so we'll play around with it. The bat-wing island is interesting, though I don't know that I can have the same size that you describe, with cooktop plus all that storage. The room doesn't feel that big to me when I am in it. I will try to draw one and play around with the idea, though my current software is pretty clunky. When you say draw a straight line to start the new island -- where exactly? I really need to invest in some decent design software!...See MoreKitchen layout - feedback please
Comments (31)To put a sink in front of the window or not....that is the question! Normally, I would say if you want the view when you do most of the work in the kitchen, then put it in the Prep Zone, not the Cleanup Zone. Because.... 70% of the time spent in the kitchen is spent prepping 20% is spent cleaning up 10% is spent cooking So, it makes the most sense to put the Prep Zone in front of the window. However, if you're not going to cook, then I don't foresee much prepping, cooking, or cleaning up in your kitchen...so I'm not sure what to tell you! In the layout I posted, I put the primary Prep Zone in the island so you could visit while prepping or getting the takeout ready for dinner. However, it's only the primary Prep Zone if there's also a sink. The only problem w/putting the sink on the windowless wall is finding a place for the refrigerator. It cannot go on the long window wall at the other end b/c there's not enough room for it to fit b/c of the window on the adjacent wall. It would probably have to be in the middle of the wall and I'm not sure how that would work...you wouldn't want it too close to the window b/c it will block the window and look "wrong"...like you're making-do, not something you'd want in a just-remodeled kitchen. 5" b/w the wall & refrigerator? I doubt that's enough. Plus, unless your KD has plans we don't know about, that's 5" of wasted space. MW Drawer...just to let you know there's not that much bending down with a drawer. It opens so the food is right in front of you...no bending and reaching inside to get to the food. However, I can understand wanting it higher...but don't make it so high that it becomes unsafe to use (like an OTR MW). Also consider your children...a MW drawer has a child-lock for when they're very young but they're low enough for children to safely use when they're old enough (they won't need a chair to get to it). BTW...people seated at the island will not be able to watch TV without major twisting...the TV is behind all the seats....See MoreKitchen layout feedback, please!
Comments (18)You guys have really blown my mind - I never even considered that layout - and, believe me, I tried a ton! I'm going to print out and wander my kitchen with it, to see how that would feel. I like that design because it allows me to have a wall hood instead of the dangling island hood I'd need with the peninsula... and I like the idea of having a secret pantry compartment... I will also post a picture of the biggest kitchen sink - ever - when I get home tonight. It's actually so big because it is the original cast iron drop in double bowl with the -- what is it called? drainer/landing pad things on either side... it just seems to stretch for-EVER....See Morekitchen layout feedback please!
Comments (21)A 38" aisle between island and perimeter counters is too narrow. 42" should be the minimum and that's if you're a 1 person kitchen meaning only one of you cooks at a time. If you have helpers, you ideally need 48" of aisle space. And no the island across from the island is poor design because the island acts as a barrier betwen the sink and the fridge. Ideal layout is you take food out of the fridge, bring it to the sink to wash, prep between sink and stove and then cook at stove. Your layout ideally should follow that arrangement....See MoreMark Bischak, Architect
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agohunt597 thanked Mark Bischak, Architecthunt597
2 years agohunt597
2 years agohunt597
2 years agomojomom
2 years agohunt597
2 years agohunt597
2 years agoWestCoast Hopeful
2 years agomojomom
2 years agoColorado Kitchen Designs
2 years agocpartist
2 years agoMrs Pete
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoanj_p
2 years agoMrs Pete
2 years agohunt597
2 years ago
Related Stories
BATHROOM DESIGNUpload of the Day: A Mini Fridge in the Master Bathroom? Yes, Please!
Talk about convenience. Better yet, get it yourself after being inspired by this Texas bath
Full StoryHOME OFFICESQuiet, Please! How to Cut Noise Pollution at Home
Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Layouts: A Vote for the Good Old Galley
Less popular now, the galley kitchen is still a great layout for cooking
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Layouts: Island or a Peninsula?
Attached to one wall, a peninsula is a great option for smaller kitchens
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSHouzz Tour: A New Layout Opens an Art-Filled Ranch House
Extensive renovations give a closed-off Texas home pleasing flow, higher ceilings and new sources of natural light
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen of the Week: Barn Wood and a Better Layout in an 1800s Georgian
A detailed renovation creates a rustic and warm Pennsylvania kitchen with personality and great flow
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNHow to Design a Kitchen Island
Size, seating height, all those appliance and storage options ... here's how to clear up the kitchen island confusion
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGN10 Ways to Design a Kitchen for Aging in Place
Design choices that prevent stooping, reaching and falling help keep the space safe and accessible as you get older
Full StoryKITCHEN LAYOUTSThe Pros and Cons of 3 Popular Kitchen Layouts
U-shaped, L-shaped or galley? Find out which is best for you and why
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen of the Week: More Light, Better Layout for a Canadian Victorian
Stripped to the studs, this Toronto kitchen is now brighter and more functional, with a gorgeous wide-open view
Full Story
cheri127