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What should I do in kitchen nook? Unique Problem

12 years ago

Hi all, in our kitchen, we have a rectangular nook nearly 10 feet long and 28 inches deep... We don't know what to put/build in it. The obvious options are either a bar like situation with counter and cabinets or a bench with cusion... Problem is I already have 32 cabinets! I do not need more! And between our counter top and table we seat 19... So I don't need more seating either... So what should we do with that space? We like crazy... We're not boring. We actually just painted it bright orange :) we are fine with maybe dedicating a portion of it to some sort of coffee bar like thing ... Thanks for the help!

Comments (11)

  • 12 years ago

    Closets!!!!

    Doesn't sound like you need more food storage but I don't know anyone who couldn't use more closets.

  • 12 years ago

    Do you have a photo? Shelves with family pics or cool items

  • 12 years ago

    I'd like to see a photo also, but a wall of hidden doors - they pop open when you push on them, no knobs/handles. Perfect size for storing bulk items, extra dishes, holiday decorations. A craft section, gift wrap section, etc. Lots of options. A neighbor has something like this in her kitchen. Looks like a paneled wall, more or less. Floor to ceiling shelves. It's awesome.

  • 12 years ago

    Lighted shelves to display art (such as art glass, vases, etc.) or your nice glassware?

  • 12 years ago

    A combination of a TV with shelves for cookbooks and a coffee/beverage bar ..... Perhaps a cupboard with long pull-out hangars to hold tablecloths and shelves to hold baskets for napkins and other entertaining/seasonal items ....

    Here is a link that might be useful: Pinterest - Photo of tablecloth storage

  • 12 years ago

    Hang a giant painting/photograph in it. Like a 7 foot x 5 foot painting. Something dramatic and cool.

    Some examples: https://www.google.com/search?q=oversized+art+kitchen&espv=2&biw=1600&bih=775&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=JXc8VJLNF8_koAS55oGoDA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg#tbm=isch&q=oversized+art

    Or what about one of those long, skinny ventless fireplaces?

  • 12 years ago

    If this nook is in an interior wall, perhaps the adjacent room could use the space?

  • 12 years ago

    Giant tropical aquarium?

    Rock-climbing wall?

    Reptile cage?

    Indoor hot house with grow lights?

    Murphy bed? Lying on a bed in your kitchen in a nightgown would be kind of trashy fun.

    Museum display cases? Maybe with disturbing collections like bullwhips or body parts in formaldehyde?

    You did say you like crazy. Of course, your definition may vary.

    Seriously, you have nothing you could store in the kitchen? Aprons? Mops and brooms? Cookbooks? Small appliances? Nothing at all?

    If I had space like that to waste, I would go for a bar, too, although it would have nothing to do with coffee. Or, I would do shelves of hydroponics with grow lights, so I could have fresh herbs, lettuce, etc. all year round.

  • 12 years ago

    I know so many people who would kill for a wall of bookshelves in or near their kitchen and others who would love more dish or linen storage. I'd look at a combination of those. Sounds like it could be ideal for some hanging linens, cabinets and open shelves for books or display. With 10 feet, you could even include a beverage area (hot, cold or both). Fireplace has been suggested. A water wall takes it in the other direction....I'd look at potential needs or wants as well as how the space related to what is already there (views, etc.) What will add function or pleasure for you and your guests?

  • 12 years ago

    Just because there's an open space, doesn't mean it has to be filled up with something. I wouldn't put anything in the space. I just love it when large open spaces become a design feature. It's so luxurious to have space.

    This post was edited by jerzeegirl on Tue, Oct 14, 14 at 17:33

  • 12 years ago

    Perhaps something like this combination -- TV, fireplace and wonderful stacked rock inset panels .....

    Or perhaps a tall indoor wall fountain?? Check around at sites like bellacor or lampsplus or overstock or frontgate for indoor wall fountains ....

    Here is a link that might be useful: Pinterest -- possible wall idea

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