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Kitchen Layout ideas - 12’ x 14.5’ enclosed

last year

Hi there - I’m looking for input on how to make the best use of space in our enclosed 12’ by 14.5’ kitchen. We don’t want to make a Great Room by removing the red wall to our family room. We’d like an island or eating space - as you can see from the photo we are currently using a camping table but the flow of the room is awful with it in that position.

We are on a budget so ideally will keep the sink and dishwasher in situ to avoid plumbing changes.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Beth H. :
last year
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Are you getting new cabs or keeping what's there?

If keeping, i'll offer this:

Off the bat let me suggest some simiple suggestions that are going to make a huge diff in overall look.

I'd say add some under cabinet lighting and some type of hardware to those cabinets.

Some knobs or handles would go a long way in improving the look. Place them as close as you can to the molding detail. Enlarge this pic.

If you must display all the fridge stuff, move it to the side (You can buy a magnetic board to put on the side panel, or get a framed board and hang on the wall. Plastering the fridge just looks chaotic, especially w/a dark, crowded countertop)

For the window, try a woven wood blind and a simple pendant light

Now, the island, do you want this to be a fixed feature? if so, you have to run electrical.

or do you want something like a table or wood piece?
carola1989
last year
Could you move the family room entrance so it’s directly in line with the entrance to the living room? The traffic in the kitchen may move differently and you may see a
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dan1888
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I think your island may be possible if you simplify the traffic flow from the family room through the kitchen to the dining and living rooms. You have a 30" opening into the family room. It's 12" from the counter on the right. This is diagonal flow. If you flip that opening to begin 12" from the opposite counter and go 30" the traffic is straight through. This gives you an alcove for cooking on the right side. Nobody will walk through. Maybe a 40"x40" island. If you removed the wall except for a 12" return at each end for separation, your island could be 40"x66". No seating.
carola1989
last year
Sorry! Earlier post was incomplete. If you moved an entrance you may find space for a small island or table. Good luck and post an update.
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It looks like you might be able to add an island with seating. Below are some ideas for you that might aid with your transformation:
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