sink not centered in island
We have been planning this kitchen for awhile and are in the final phases. After the cabinet maker took measurements it became apparent that if we want the range and the sink to line up-the sink will not be centered on the island. Part of me like the increase of prep space to the right of the sink. I just wonder if it will bug me to have the sink off center?
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Comments (43)I would definitely put it on the long side so it's accessible from the Prep Zone, Cooking Zone, and Baking Center (that is what that is in the base of the "U", correct?) As someone else pointed out, if you put the sink on the range end, then you can easily have water near the Baking Center. If the sink is on the refrigerator end - and right in front of the refrigerator, you will be competing for access to the prep sink when others are in the refrigerator looking for a snack or whatever. I can also hear myself having to say, "Look out everyone, coming through with boiling water, out of my way!" In your layout, I would expect people to use the cleanup sink for non-prep work. That's how it works in my kitchen...the prep sink is for prepping & cooking, the cleanup sink, b/c it's on the perimeter and not in my Prep or Cooking Zone, works as a sink for everyone else, whether it's cleaning up, washing hands, or getting a drink. Seating...you don't have near enough room for seating on the long end. If there were no cabinets/appliances/etc. and the aisle wasn't a major path through the kitchen, then 48" would be OK, but with a sink, DW, counters, cabinets, etc., you really need more like 63" (72" would be even better). Figure you need at least 30" to 33" for the person sitting at the island then another 36" for the person working behind them. Whatever you decide, good luck!...See MoreFeedback on one-wall kitchen layout with large island
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2 years agoHaving an island sink centered on a range is not a big deal to me--you'll be prepping to one side or the other--but in your case, the wider prep space is over the DW, and the prep space on the other side is inadequate. You are building a spectacular new kitchen which will be inefficient for more than one person to work in. Think about helpers loading or unloading the DW, or gathering dishes to set the table, while you are prepping and cooking. Yellow and green lines are your prep path, and the blue oval is the clean-up/dish storage zone.
Of course the kitchen will be functional--it has a fridge, sink, range, and counter space. You can cook in it, and you will adapt, but it could be much better. If the layout is m/l set, with no major changes possible, try to get at least 36-42" of island prep space, not over the DW.Sara Parker
2 years agoHere is center vs off center. Looks like either could work. ThAnks for all the input. We’ll probably center the sink to help with lighting symmetry.
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2 years agoYou seem to really want the symmetry of sink and range (which is fine--some of us need symmetry and some don't), so if you keep the sink centered on the range, omit the seating on the left side of the island and put the DW there, as anj_p suggests, with dishes across the work aisle:
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