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new build kitchen plan, need advice

11 years ago

We are wanting large open concept plan, large rectangular island with lots of seating. Still in prelim. design of floorpan. This doesn't feel right to me, maybe too much space in the kitchen area between family and kitchen? Would you bring the cabinets all forward and utilize the space behind the cabinets? We are not having a formal dining room, so having a huge breakfast area, that is why the breakfast area is so large. 2nd pic is the original houseplan we bought so you can see how it was laid out prior to changes. We made the family room bigger on the new plan and took out the hearth. But I'm open to putting hearth back in if it would work better. Can still add a little square footage if needed. Thanks in advance!

new adjusted, more open kitchen plan:

original plan:


Comments (8)

  • 11 years ago

    For such a large space there's remarkably little convient work space.

    Where's primary prep? Most convenient place for primary prep is counter between sink and range, which doesn't really exist in this layout. That alone makes this layout dysfunctional. Also best if DW doesn't interfere with primary prep.

    Fridge and pantry seem to crowd each other and seem generally misplaced. It's best to place the fridge and bulk storage at the edge of the kitchen so that passthru/light users can get what they want quickly & efficiently without interfering with primary prep activities. Also, opposite landing is more convenient than side landing for french door fridges. So, for example, the fridge would work better at the at the other end of that counter (near breakfast area).

    How many differnet orientations of fridge, sink, DW, and range have you considered? I suggest that you draw the empty space out on graph paper, make 20 copies, sketch out 20 different configs, and sleep on it for a week.

    july22 thanked gaucho_gordo
  • 11 years ago
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    I'd make the kitchen a little shorter and add the space to the breakfast/dining area, or consider that a construction savings (if the second story isn't affected). Also, move clean-up out of prep area, to the bottom wall, and put a prep sink in the island--with appliances spread out, a second sink makes sense. I like the fridge where it's drawn, close to the pantry and incoming groceries.

    july22 thanked mama goose_gw zn6OH
  • 11 years ago

    Forgot to address your question. You have a perfect opportunity to have deeper counters on both runs. Island should be moved a corresponding number of inches.


    july22 thanked mama goose_gw zn6OH
  • 11 years ago

    Thanks so much to both of you for your input. Totally helps! So the breakfast area is not too large, even if I make kitchen a little shorter? I plan on having a huge dining table, just want to be sure the scale is ok. And there is not too much space between family room and bar area seating? (planning on making counters deeper, per your suggestion)

  • 11 years ago

    Frankly I think it's way too large. You have a 22 x 23' great room. Do you have a huge family? that is a very large space depending on your family size. Bigger isn't always better. Better use of space is better.

    Your dining area is 13' x 20'. Are you planning on having a 4' x 10' table in there? If not, why do you need such a large area?

    july22 thanked cpartist
  • 11 years ago

    Yes, 3 children, all young ages. Honestly, I was thinking the dining area is too large, but not sure the best way to create a better use of space? I have an extendable dining table that extends to 9 ft, would have to use that during holidays. Without the leaves it is 3 1/2 by 6 1/2.... How would you change this part of the floor plan to make the dining area smaller? Keep in mind it's my only dining area. Would you just make the entire kitchen area narrower?

  • 11 years ago

    Thank you so much nancyjwb. Yes, we do have a door to patio on one end.