Plan Revision (outside the box)

18 years ago

Hi All,

Here's a new concept sketch our designer sent. It's an attempt to marry our desire for 30" deep counters with the U-design/corner fixture approach. It's outside the box thinking, so I wanted to put it to the group to get your esteemed reactions.

I don't think the wacky garbage pullout works (too much wasted space), and I think the fridge wall counters should be standard depth to allow a little more room for the passage to our DR (Kitchen is open plan to DR at top of drawing). Also, I want to put back the prep sink next to the pantry (which could be 30" as opposed to 36", I think).

I think the set-backs around the range could be used for vertical storage, and we'd have to figure out something creative to do with them around the sink. Ideas?

Anyway, you comments and reactions are much appreciated. the link below is our last revision and some description as to design direction.

Here is a link that might be useful: Previous plan

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caligirl_cottage
18 years ago
I think the first thing that comes to mind is the tripping hazard and unweildy nature of the sink and DW location. When you're doing dishes and your DW door is in the down position, you're trapped at the sink and constantly twisting back and forth to load your DW. One misstep and you'll fall back over the door entirely (if you're a klutz like me anyway). Same with the trash. I usually use the trash a lot when I'm doing dishes because of things that can't go into the sink, so the DW is open, the sink is being used and the trash is open, all at once. This wouldn't work with your layout. If you shifted the DW either all the way down that end of the peninsula, OR around the corner from the trash (and shift THAT over to the end of the peninsula) it would give you more space to work. I also wonder about the stove/range putting things in and out and the heat generated when you open the door right next to the protruding cabinet sides. Might be a non-issue but thought I'd raise it anyway.
sarschlos_remodeler
18 years ago
I prefer bmorepanic's layout much more. It looks like you're losing a lot of usable space and creating some awkward work spaces by placing the range and main sink in the corners.
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alku05
18 years ago
Ditch the setbacks! The bluestar cannot be installed like that anyway b/c the oven door needs to protrude from the side cabinets.

I also agree that your losing a lot of usable space by placing the range and sink in corners. And remember, this is coming from someone who placed her ovens in a corner despite that space loss. The difference is that I have only one corner item, and a very large kitchen, so I could get away with it.