First Kitchen Remodel - Please help with layout.

15 years ago

We are in the planning phase of a remodel that includes relocating the kitchen. We have been working with a KD and have a layout that we would like to get feedback on. We welcome any and all ideas - even a completely new layout. All of the plumbing and electrical will be new so we are not tied to any appliance locations. Our curent kitchen has 2 27" upper cabinets a sink cabinet, and 6 27" lower cabinets. We are very excited to have the extra space and want to make sure we make good use of it.

Here is some general information.

We like the penensula because it separates the kitchen from the living/dining area but still feels open.

The sink and island are centered between two planned skylights. This centerline can shift either way in 12" incrememts.

The sink wall is the only exterior wall with a view. The door next to the ovens leads to the laundry room.

The kitchen leads to an open dining/living area.

Appliances:

36" range

42" built-in side by side

30" wall oven

speed oven and/or steam oven

The current layout has two ovens in a stack. If we end up deciding on a speed and steam, what is a good location for the 3rd (4th including the range) oven? Is this total overkill? Maybe this is a question for the appliance forum...

In our latest revision, we changed the upper cabinets on either side of the hood and are thinking about installing two windows (with frosted glass) above those cabinets.

The current layout has glass doors on either side of the sink and hood.

The kitchen will be used by multiple people at the same time. My wife and 2 kids all like to cook and are frequently using the kitchen at the same time.

I have added a link to an album with all the layout pictures.

This is my first post so let me know if I left out any information.

Thanks!!

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Here is a link that might be useful: Kitchen Layout

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Comments (6)

blfenton
15 years ago
Right now the only thing I would like to know (I could probably figure it out but it's late) are the aisle widths between the perimeter counters and the island and the distance between the end of the peninsula and the bookcase.
Thanks
And re your ovens - why do you need so many and what will you have to give up to get the 3rd and then the 4th. Are you/can you give that up. What will you use the island for?
bermudafire
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for pointing out the missing aisle dimensions. I'll add them to the floor plan view.
These are cabinet to cabinet - we are planning on 3/4" - 1" overhang
Range wall to island - 52"
Peninsula to island - 40"
Both sides of island - 42"

When I was taking those measurements I realized that I forgot to mention the current drawing shows the range wall lowers pulled out 3". The range will probably be the CC which is 25" to the back of the door and 27 3/8 to the front. Are there any heat issues if the cabinets come out past the door gasket? If we end up going this route I would rather see deeper cabinets and drawers rather than just pulling them out. It might be better to leave them at 24" deep and against the wall and gain 3" of cabinets on the sink and refrigerator walls.

The island will probably be used for serving and sometimes prep when multiple people are using the kitchen. We have never had an island so we aren't sure how it will get used.

We currently have a single slide-in 30" range with a OTR microwave and countertop toaster oven. When we entertain oven space is always an issue. Maybe we are overcorrecting with too many ovens. Another option we have considered is the range,steam and speed oven and maybe a warming drawer. With this option we would only need a 24" cabinet and gain 6" of space.

I have read a lot of posts about blind corners and still don't know what is best for us. The layout shows 2 lazy susans and a LeMans style pullout at the peninsula. The peninsula might be a good spot to close in the corner and have access from the other side. We could use this to store infrequently used items.

Thanks
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bermudafire
Original Author
15 years ago
blfenton
I just re-read your post and you had asked about the peninsula to bookcase dimension as well. It is 50" - I updated the floorplan too.
blfenton
15 years ago
Your aisle widths look good. The only thing that jumps out at me and maybe you can confirm with your KD is that it looks like the island may be in the way of your route between the sink and fridge. It looks like you're ok between the prep area and the fridge if your prep area is between the range and sink.
Have you given any thought to putting a second sink in the island for extra prepping. If you entertain and if friends bring things it gives an extra prep space. Also when kids are helping out when they are older.

I don't know about heat issues if your cabinets come out beyond the door gasket. I'm guessing that yes there could be. But you could ask on the appliance forum.
Can or does your range come with a warming drawer as well as an oven? This is where you come into the balancing of needs over wishes.
remodelfla
15 years ago
With this layout I see the need for a prep sink. I might consider moving the stove over a smidge and adding a prep sink between the frig and range. That way you will have a separate clean-up area and can work with the natural flow of a kitchen.
bermudafire
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks so much for the feedback!
The path between the sink and fridge is something we have discussed. We actually moved things a bit so it isn't as bad as it was in a previous revision.

If we put a prep sink in the island, what would be the best spot for it and the faucet? We would like to be able to have a wood or countertop material insert so we can use the island for other things when it isn't being used for prep - most likely serving. I'm not sure the best place to put the faucet so it will be as out of the way as possible.

If we put it between the fridge and range, would the corner be a good spot?

If we push the range wall lower cabinets back to the wall we would gain 3" of cabinet between the fridge and the corner. Is that enough space for a sink (27"). We would really like to keep the range centered if possible.

What depth is good for a prep sing - is a disposal necessary (or recommended)?

Thanks again!