Help with New Kitchen Layout...

15 years ago

After so much wonderful input here, I've changed my mind about my kitchen that I thought I had ALL figured out! I'm going to go with a flat island, and it will be rather large to fill the space since my kitchen is completely open to the dining and livingroom.

Here is what I HAD...

Here is an inspiration photo of my island:

traditional kitchen design by toronto general contractor Schnarr Craftsmen Inc

And another View of it

traditional kitchen design by toronto general contractor Schnarr Craftsmen Inc

And one more view:

traditional kitchen design by toronto general contractor Schnarr Craftsmen Inc

What I'm wondering is...if I go with a rectangular pantry like in the photo...Gosh, I really had my heart set on a walk in pantry! But if I go with a pantry like that, will I be happy with it? Will I fit as much in there as I would in a 4X4 corner walk in pantry?

Also...do you think it would work for me to leave the perimeter of my current layout the same, and just put this island in, leaving the sink and dishwasher in the same place in the island? Which would allow me to keep my corner pantry? All my working space (the "triangle" would be on the right side of the kitchen, and I would have a large amount of prep space on the bottom area.

By the way...I would only have the main sink in the island...I have no need for a prep sink also.

What are your suggestions? Thank you!

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rhome410
15 years ago
You don't have to have that pantry to have that island. ;-)

For me a cabinet pantry would be much less flexible and useful than a walk-in, step-in, or even a closet pantry. I like to open the door and see everything, and I like to be able to fit larger and awkwardly shaped items that would never fit in a cabinet pullout. If you feel the same, don't limit yourself. I think you should be able to have something that works the way you want it to. As I said in your last thread, though, I don't think you have to have a 4 x 4 corner pantry to get good storage and the flexibility.
nikkidan
Original Author
15 years ago
One more question then...On my plan the sink would be across from the countertop stove. In this pic, the sink is on the other side of the island.

Explain why this makes sense. Wouldn't I want my sink across from my stove?
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rhome410
15 years ago
This kitchen in the photo has 2 sinks. One placed to be a prep sink, like I did in one of the plans for you yesterday. That one is the sink handy to the stove and a secondary prep area on the far side of the island.

Picture a big holiday dinner...

- One person spiffing up or clearing the dishwasher and setting the table from the cleanup and main sink area

- The main cook works at the stove, prepping on the island space across from the sink and doing any veggie washing or pot draining in the prep sink

- Someone making salad or preparing beverages can also use the prep sink from the outside side of the island, still without getting in the cook's way, and without crossing the cooking zone from the fridge to use the main sink, which is filling with dirty dishes to be washed.

The clean up sink is also situated so it is close to dish storage, creating a zone separate from the cooking area, again, so people aren't trying to share the same sink and floor space at the same time. Much more efficient. Even when I'm working in the kitchen alone, I love having a sink dedicated to baking or cooking, and the other as the separate clean up area.
User
15 years ago
Having two sinks is what actually makes that almost too large wierd shaped island work You don't need to rearrange your perimeter cabs or to get rid of your pantry, but I strongly urge you to consider the two sinks. It takes a too large and awkward space and creates distinct useful zones on it. A single sink kitchen is becoming a thing of the past as more families have multiple members assisting with meal preparation and cleanup. The second sink is the key to that interaction.