Kitchen remodel layout dilemmas
This is the kitchen in the house that we are purchasing. We are wanting to renovate it to update and maximize it's space - as it is small! We plan to close off that opening where the stairs come in. The stairs also go the other direction into the living room. That will give us some good wall space.
We are also planning to open up the wall where the sink is which goes into the family room.
A couple questions I have. Should we stick with just the peninsula or do an island where we put the sink/dishwasher on it? Kitchen across wall with stove (once stairs are closed) is 133". The opening on side with sink will be 161" from back wall to wall where the built in starts (wall will be gone, but will have a header). The wall where fridge is located is 130" from corner to doorway in the other room. Doorway is 30"
On the far side of the kitchen is a small pantry and additional built in. We do not plan to have an eat-in table here. Possibly put a standing round table that could double as a work space, maybe a bench seat under the window.
The opening on the other side of the fridge leads into another room, technically the dining room but we are thinking of making it an office as it has french doors leading into the living room at the front of the house. This is where we are thinking of putting our dining room table and a small sitting area. What do you think of closing that doorway as well for more space?
It would require you to walk around the front to enter into the living/dining room vs go through the "office" to the dining room. This probably won't be our forever house, so don't want to hinder flow too much - so I'm leaning towards not doing that.
Any other suggestions/thoughts? Thanks!!
Comments (10)
lavirnig
last yearRelated Discussions
kitchen remodel- need help with layout. Strange layout currently.
Comments (1)I am not sure where the walled in heater is that you are referring too. Attached would be a nice layout for your space. Ref= Refrigerator R=Range DW= Dishwasher C=rolling cart...See MoreBathroom remodel - layout dilemma - where to put the toilet?
Comments (14)I don't really see a cost/benefit in moving everything around. I think the best improvement for you money is to move the door down about two feet (sorry- I'm horrible with metric) and put a storage cabinet where the door presently is. In this configuration, the toilet is not visible when the door is open. This solution is a lot less expensive and the construction will be a lot less disruptive than anything major....See MoreTo remove a wall or not remove a wall? A Kitchen Remodel Dilemma
Comments (53)We moved to Florida from NY. The house we bought was so dark inside because of large overhangs from the roof which blocks sunlight and a large lanai running across the back wall which has a roof, no sunlight. We liked the house, but I couldn't stand how dark it was inside. Before we moved in, I call a Tubular Skylight company to get an estimate on installing them in the house. Recommendation was a large one in the kitchen ceiling ($500.00), small one in a bathroom off the hallway($250.00), a medium size in the family room off the kitchen ($325.). I can't tell you how bright this area is now. What I liked is they just go through your attic, make the openings and can position the tube (in the attic) toward south so we get bright light from sunrise to sunset. Over the past 6 yrs when we could afford more, we added to the laundry room (no windows), another bathroom (small skylight), the dining room. My house is so bright when you walk in you think there are spotlights all over the place. It took me a while, initially when the first ones were put in to get used to the high level of light. Looked like a new house! Before putting them in, we had to have our overhead lights lit all day. That costs a lot of money. I feel these tube skylights have paid for themselves in 5 yrs. Plus the house looks like a bright, inviting home. Everyone who walks in comments on how bright our home is. I would look into installing at least one large one in the kitchen, maybe a medium in the hall. So much less expensive than 'real skylights' and keeping the lights lit all day. Jane...See MoreBathroom Remodel Layout Dilemma
Comments (2)First get a nice acrylic tub and tile the walls and have a shower for that back wall use a nice hinged glass shower screen instaed of a shower curtain to make the space feel larger . 60" is not big enough for 2 sink vanity . I just saw that tub honestly do you want to try to relax sitting up in a tub and all squished my legs are almost 39" long no way . Get that tub/ shower in a 32" width, nice deep saoker 19" deep or more so much better use of the space the tub can be 66: long for sure . No toilet room they are silly and waste space . No one should be using the toilet while someone else is in the bathroom . IMO if at all possible do a european style toilet room with a sink for hubby where it has entry from the hallway. It also will be great when you add another body to the mix. That strorage cabinet will be awesome and useable if no toilet room ....See Morejck910
last year
decoenthusiaste
last yearlast modified: last year
Denise Marchand
last yearDenise Marchand
last yearSounds like entering the kitchen with all the openings isolates the kitchen completely from the rest of the living space.
Consider relocating the entrances altogether. Without actual plans and more pics, it's difficult to evaluate the space, but since you mentioned opening the wall to the family room, this might work.
Close off the existing opening to the office.
Open the existing pantry to the office, or eliminate altogether.
Eliminate the existing desk nook in the kitchen.
Consider a full height wall-to-wall pantry / refrigerator/freezer / wall oven /coffee bar on the left wall (where the existing oven is located).
The island facing the family room should be higher than the sink cabinet height to hide the sink use from the family room.
This layout might make the ceiling beams make more sense also.
Let me know what you think.
PROEarthen Space Décor
last yearDenise Marchand
last yearDenise Marchand
last year- PRO
Earthen Space Décor
last year
millworkman