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Getting started on my kitchen layout (photo)... thoughts?

14 years ago

Hi there,

I'm so glad that I found GW, such a great resource! DH and I are building a house. I meet with my KD in 2 weeks so I'm starting to think of my kitchen layout. I'm wondering what you online experts think I should do with my space.

The dimensions are: 10' on L, 16' in middle, 8'8" on R. The pantry is about 4' wide and 9' deep.

I'd like to incorporate the Electrolux Icon refrigerator and freezer. Do I have the space? I'm planning for a slide in induction range. I'd also like to be able to sit at least 3-4 people at my island. A big question of mine - where should the MW go? We use it all the time!

Another issue I wonder about - island size. Does it stick out too far?

Lifestyle-wise, we have 2 very young daughters and are planning for 1-2 more children.

Comments (4)

  • PRO
    14 years ago

    The island sink is to far from the stove area move it closer to stove in the island.
    Micro can go underneath where island sink was or in the corner on the countertop next to frig, make this upper cabinet next to the frig an 18" deep by
    30" (+-)wide straight across and eliminate the upper corner cabinet.
    Make the upper cabinet right of the window one cabinet it looks like there is two of them and one is real small like 12" .Also the frig and freezer area look huge like 72" it is not in proportion to the kitchen.How deep are the frig and freezer? if they are deeper then 24" this will be a problem sticking out in the room.do you have to have the computer desk area this would be perfect for the frig and freezer and you would have tremendous amount of counter space where frig and freezer were.Even a small computer desk area can be put on the end of that run where frig and freezer where.

  • 14 years ago

    I agree with above but also wonder

    -how wide are your aisleways (counter to counter) from the island to the perimeter

    -how far will your kitchen table be from the island. With seating at the island you should leave about 2'- 3' for walkaround space when someone is seated.

    -I can't tell what the island does at the clean-up sink end as it looks like it narrows. How narrow does it go?

    -It looks like the island might get in the way between the range and the fridge.

    -move the prep sink down and onto the other side if possible.

    -make sure you have trash beside the prep sink.

    -the doors to the computer station (which seems awfully big to me) - are they doors that sit on the counter to close up the mess or are they full doors. If they are full doors I can see those been left open all the time. I would suggest a pocket door so that when it is lift open it won't take up hall space.

  • 14 years ago

    Thanks for taking the time to respond.

    I like the idea of moving the fridge and freezer, however, the computer desk area is part of the great room area (hence the doors to hide the desk). I think that the F+F are each 32" wide so a total width of 64". Would my kitchen be big enough for that? They would be built in. They are 26-5/8" deep.

    I think I like your idea of putting the microwave next to the fridge.

    How is my prep sink placement? Realistically, how many people should I be able to sit at a counter height island in a kitchen this size?

    Below is the fridge and freezer combo that I really hope to have in my kitchen.

    {{gwi:1589759}}

  • 14 years ago

    @blfenton

    SOrry, we were posting at the same time. I believe our aisles are about 3.5ft wide, maybe 4.5 ft on the R side, but the above rendering was just a general kitchen layout from our house designer. I'm expecting the island shape to change. At this point, it just looks like a rectangle with a corner cut off.

    I was also wondering about the range to fridge distance, but I absolutely do not want my range on the island. Is there another solution?

    So the prep sink is best near the range? I thought near the fridge for salad/fruit prep...

    Yes, the doors to the computer desk will be of the folding or pocket variety. We haven't found a product yet though, so we're open to suggestions there!

    Thanks for your response. I appreciate all the help!

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