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Help me with my kitchen design!

9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago

Hi again, I took the wonderful help provided on these forums and narrowed down my kitchen plan to these 2 designs. One of them has a hutch style cabinet, while the other doesnt. The hutch style can still go in both kitchens and still end up being the same price, im just not sure if I would like one yet. The 2 kitchens are the same price. However, one has 20+30 inch upper cabinets, and the other has 30+15 inch upper cabinets.

SECOND KITCHEN: I know usually, the order of cabinets is reversed, however, Ikea doesnt offer 20 inch cabinets in glass, and id rather have them lower to place items in easily. Does it look fine?

Thanks!

Comments (10)

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Neither. No weird stacked cabinets. No hutch. It impinges on your sink clearance and would be water damaged inside 3 months. The clearance around the island look too tight. What does it measure? It's also a big barrier between the fridge and sink, which is a fatal flaw. A peninsula would work better.

    Hire an actual KD. This is just. Not Good.. Way too many Rules Violations. And aesthetic issues. No where near any finalizing anything.

  • 9 years ago

    It just looks funny in the corner near the window, one usually puts in a corner cabinet. That cabinet that is on the window wall, just looks out of place - even the hutch looks out of place. Maybe just open shelving there?

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks for the reply Sophie! There is 4 ft of clearance on the side near the fridge, and 3 ft on the other side. Currently, my Island only allows 2.5 ft on the side near the dishwasher and I function fine as that side is seldom used.

    Is this what you mean by a peninsula?

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yes. A peninsula would allow open traffic paths to all 3 points of the triangle. The island blocks those paths, and is not helping you. It's an obstacle and hip banger.

  • 9 years ago

    This is how it would look with a corner cabinet and a peninsula. However, I have a fear that the peninsula will eat into my breakfast table space somewhat and make it crowded.




  • 9 years ago
    Hire a kitchen designer. Best money EVER spent!
  • 9 years ago
    I agree with the comments here. I love the peninsula and you could always use that instead of having a breakfast area. The island just looks too cramped.
  • 9 years ago

    If the too big and shoved down island doesn't cramp the breakfast area, what makes you think a peninsula will? Properly placed, you get more room, and some seating too, if you want.

  • 9 years ago

    HI -- As a former kitchen designer I don't like either plan and also don't agree with having a peninsula . I would put the fridge to the right of the sink with full height side gables and a full depth upper cabinet , so it looks builtin. Then the other side on the left could be all storage and pantry . Then move the island over a bit to make more room between the cabinets if you need more room , but 30 inches is fine but 42 inches is standard . The island can be a little longer and perhaps more narrow. Then that could make room on the right side of island for some seating if you want . Having the fridge to the right of the sink means no interference or bumping into the island . All the working part of the kitchen is to one side . I would not have stacked or glass door cabinets along the top . Going with bigger width cabinets will look less cluttered . If Ikea has full height cabinets (42 inch ) uppers , that would be better than stacking . Have you looked and priced cabinets at any other kitchen cabinet companies ? Better cabinet companies have kitchen designers and not just sales people .

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