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HELP pool cabana/kitchen

17 years ago

Help...starting to panic about the size of the cabana/kitchen!

Right now it is supposed to be 18x20 with grill,burner,sink,fridge and a small bathroom/vanity& commode. One solid wall for TV. Does this sound roomy? What sizes do you find workable and enjoyable? Anything you would do different?

Comments (5)

  • 17 years ago

    IMO, the smallest usable dimensions for a pool bath/changing room with a sink is either 5x5 or 6x4. I've done a ton of them in structures or tucked into a nook of the garage.
    These sizes are very cramped and offer no cabinet space.
    Your structure's size will be pressed to incorporate a boxed corner of either size. Jumping up to 22x18 doesn't gobble up much more lumber or shingles and will take a 6x4 without giving up much feeling of spaciousness. If your structure's roof is hipped it'll give you a more defined ridge too.
    I'm not trying to imply that your current size will be small but I'm really curious, what size of a bath/changing room does your builder propose?

    See ya,
    Kelly

  • 17 years ago

    More background information...we started with the 18x 20, but then decided it had to have a small bath. I believe the bath right now is 4ft 9inches x 6ft. Since we now have the bath taking up some of the space, I keep thinking it needs to be expanded. I have mentioned my concern and they said it could be larger. I didn't ask about how much cost there is to do the increase....guess I should. The roof is hipped....The ceiling inside will pop up in a section(10ft to 11ft)
    Would you go 20 x 20 or 18 x 22 to give more room? I also had been thinking about recessing some space in the walls to give added shelving in the bath. Do you think that would help?

  • 17 years ago

    I would discourage you from a 20x20. IMO, they're painfully square. Although you'll gain additional space from the size I think your better off with a longer rectangle than a larger square.
    Another very good size for yours would be 16x24. Most improvement contractors will charge you by the sq/ft. I look at both sq/ft and material consumption. On a jump from 20 to 22 long even though the square footage jumped to 396 from 360 you'll use the same piece count on decking, maybe a bundle and a half more shingles, and about a half yard more of redimix for the floor.
    I'll see if I can find you some pic's of the look I like, maybe your man will have some similar inventory. I like a completely cathedraled ceiling with exposed rafters and exterior siding flipped over for the roof decking, it looks great and cuts incurred construction costs by not having soffit.

    See ya,
    Kelly

  • 17 years ago

    Huskyrider...Thanks for the input. So you lean towards a 18x22 or 16x24? I was going for a soffit for lighting and pop...but I understand what you are saying. I would love to see any pics you might have if it's not too much trouble.

  • 17 years ago

    What type of upper cabinets have you used?