help! dw placement making me crazy!

15 years ago

Help! A layout question I thought was answered last Nov. has come up again as we are almost ready to start cabinets. Kitchen is a corridor galley 129" by 111". The problem is where to put the DW on the 129" wall.

These are my pros/cons

DW left of sink: PROS - room for dedicated trash pullout, DW away from prep space, can have 18" upper because windows can be pushed right. CONS - 38" between range and sink.

DW right of sink: PROS - 50" between range and sink. CONS - trash back under sink, upper becomes 12", DW now between sink and range in prep space.

A couple asides, range can't go on other side of kitchen because it would be smack dab in pathway to back door, been there done that! 9" to left of range not ideal, but both my wok and 13" skillet handles can turn to the side without hitting wall. There is also a 3' counter top directly left of range, not good for much, but a good landing space.

Any thoughts?

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Shira S
15 years ago
Why is the 38" between the range and sink a con? Because its smaller?

I prefer it to the left of the sink, both asthetically and functionally.
lavender_lass
15 years ago
Dishwasher on the left and not in the prep area would probably be better. On the plus side, you have more space for dishes to be set on the counter (waiting to go in the dishwasher) and not be in your prep area. When you don't have dishes, a second smaller prep area is a nice feature. Set aside a mixing bowl with filling, etc. while you finish the rest of your prep. Best of luck with your design...I think it looks great! :)
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marcolo
15 years ago
Ditto. The trash pullout is more useful than that tiny thing in the corner.
cluelessincolorado
Original Author
15 years ago
Saw50st8 - 38" was a con because it wasn't 50". I'm now overthinking everything and I just wanted to make sure I wasn't being obtuse-an extra foot of prep space is great, but I wasn't thrilled with what had to happen to get it. FWIW, the plan WAS to have it to the left. Thanks for the input! Lavender, your bluebells photo is still on my desktop making me smile everyday!
Marcolo - it makes me sound small, but I have really been looking forward to a trash pullout that's NOT under the sink. One less "excuse me DEAR" in the daily dialog will be great. "That tiny thing in the corner" by the range is for my woks. The other tiny thing would be for a useless drawer stack.