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Layout questions - I can't figure out the best use of space
Comments (19)I'd read the thread before, but couldn't think of an improvement on jakuval's suggestions--I really like the one with the peninsula. That narrow hallway must be a pain, although I understand your space restrictions. I have a 30" opening from the LR to the kitchen, and I thought that was bad. Don't know if this will be real help, but the only alternate plan I thought of is to keep the plumbing on the right wall (I have the plan turned 90°) and pull the bases forward to accommodate the pipe. That would allow you to have a standard depth fridge, and give you more counter depth. You could also have deeper uppers (15-18") for more storage. I put a pull-out pantry beside the fridge, and 15" deep cabinets on the island. I was thinking you could use those for extra pantry storage by mounting shelves on the doors, to make canned goods easily accessible. I added a 15" overhang for seating, but it could be more shallow as your space is limited. With entries to the kitchen on both sides of the island, maybe traffic flow will be improved. I used the 30" range, which is out of the way of traffic, except when someone is coming in from the terrace, but there is space to pass behind the cook. If the window is lower than counter height, the small cabinet on the end can be installed at standard depth, and it could house the MW drawer--or the MW could be incorporated into the upper cabinet beside the fridge. The shelf might need to be the same depth as the fridge box, to accommodate the pipe. I added a shallow cabinet in the corner, just inside the door. That could be a broom closet, command center for a message board and calendar, charging station, or extra pantry storage. Thanks, jakuval, for the templates....See MoreWhich layout of corner uppers will be the best use of space?
Comments (4)If you ever need to clean the vent/fix the machines/mop up water etc... if is easier to access the machines if there is not a cabinet directly over them. I have had several configurations of corner cabinets and I am over them! What seems like a good way to utilize space ends up making the existing facing cabinet so small it is unworkable. Not to mention the severe hassle when something gets dumped off the lazy susan. I would do the straight run that does not sit on the counter. If you also wanted to do floating shelf over window or rod over window you can It just wont be connected to cabinets and that is ok....See MoreWhich of this master bath is a good design and best use of space?
Comments (23)The original options are the choice of Scylla and Charybdis. Both are bad. This is BY FAR the best thing shown yet on this thread -- it's not all that spacious, but it's sleek and keeps things in line -- it works: However, it's important to note that this gives you a NARROW shower. I have a shower that very size, and it's acceptable ... but it feels small, and I'm a small person. If I were larger, I'd absolutely knock my elbows against the wall and the door while washing my hair. I'd absolutely give up a bit of the vanity to get at least 36" width in the shower. You're also going to have a NARROW tub here. Could you bump the window above the tub into a bay (or a box bay)? It wouldn't actually add more space, but it would add visual space. The tub and vanity are perfectly located ... you'll appreciate the light from the large window-over-tub being reflected in the mirror. I'd go with open shelves for the linen space ... and an attractive basket-type hamper underneath. Again, this would be about visual space. OP, you say you "need" two sinks. No, you don't. You want repetitive sinks. You need storage space at the sink. If you go with a single sink, you can have a stack of drawers on each side, providing each spouse with ample space. With a stack of drawers for each spouse, all those bottles and brushes can be kept hidden away ... without at-sink storage, your countertop will forever be cluttered. Finally, yes, plan for a door that swings outward into the bedroom. It's not typical, but I have it in my bedroom, and it's not an issue at all....See MoreReconfiguring layout to make the best use of space
Comments (5)option B seems strange to me -- entering bedroom from right off the kitchen? Opening doors to enter kitchen, rather than openings? So in option A, you don't have to keep that bumped out wall shape that is around the current range position (if I understand the drawing), right? Square off the closet that's being created so you don't have random wall intruding into your kitchen counter. Reduce size of island and dining table by the windows. Whose bathroom is the bath off the laundry? :)...See MoreMaria M.
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