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mandybeck

New build kitchen layout!!!! Help!

13 years ago
Would you switch the location of the fridge ( large square in pic) and double oven( small square in pic)??? Or leave it as is? Why or why not? Thanks!
Switch it!
Leave it!

Comments (6)

  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    First do you use your ovens a lot? Where do you usually do your meal prep? Where are you most likely to do it in this kitchen layout? Would it be on the island by the sink or the counter space next to the cooktop? This is a major consideration in order to make this important decision. Also let me preface the following by saying it also depends upon what kind of fridge you plan to put there. Single door. French doors. If it's a single door (say with freezer on the bottom) right now as one looks at the refrigerator the handle would have to be on the left hand side. This is so that it is functional to open and get things out when prepping. However, the space on the right side is where one would have to put groceries to unload, making the handle on the other side a real problem. French doors of course would not be so problematic. I hope you followed this. (You might also consider moving the ovens to the other end of the run, to the left of your cooktop. This would give you that whole corner for food prep and leaving the fridge where it is would be perfect for that scenario.
    P.S. I accidentally voted to "switch it." That was my mistake!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Do you use the fridge oven more ? For most people moving the Fridge closer to the working triangle would provide a more efficient kitchen.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    A refrigerator is best placed where it can be reached without coming any further into the kitchen than necessary, but still close to the sink and range. This allows children to retrieve items from the refrigerator without getting in the cook's way. Same for guests who want to help you.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    I would switch it BUT move the island down toward the eating area to allow more room in this aisle AND move the door to the pantry as far over as possible. The frig will then have more counter to its immediate left. There will be greater access to the corner. There will be unlimited space in front of the frig for door swing and people passing.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Whell, I think that this project is not bad, but the washing-stand on center of the kichen is unsuitable. In my project I decided to merge the kitchen with dining area like this. Anyway, better to remove the washing-stand from the center. If you are interested in my project - here is the photo of the finished work, which would look for yourself