First rough draft and kitchen suggestions?

7 years ago

Hi all! So this is just the initial draft working with our architect. My requests: a triple window overlooking the forest on our back property. These will be 12ft ceilings. First thing we noticed was the lack of cabinet storage. We haven't nailed down the stove but hubby is wanting the wolf range w dbl oven and I know that's going to require a larger hood taking up even more cabinet space. I've been looking at induction cook tops but again no decisions yet. We don't cook a lot right now but may have more time as time goes by and we have more time at home. We really don't need a large mud room so was thinking of closing off the door to the pantry where it currently is and accessing(from the hall)a new larger pantry w butlers pantry for more storage. I have lots of serving dishes, crock pots, soui vis and the sort to store in this area. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

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Jazz Lover
Original Author
7 years ago
Kitchen Dimensions are 19'6 x 12'6
Jazz Lover
Original Author
7 years ago
Here's a closer look at kitchen plans... again rough draft so not too much details there yet.
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emilyam819
7 years ago
I can’t get over the stairs taking up so much space. Is that something you wanted?

Definitely not loving this kitchen as drawn. If you change the pantry entry from the mudroom area to make an L shape counter , fridge should be closest to mudroom, then stove, with prep sink on island.
User
7 years ago
It's pointless to waste effort on something so obviously in the early sketches of design. So much needs to change, and will change, as all of the other problems are fixed. This isn't even close to being a jumping off point to put effort into.

You'd do better starting with all of the Read Me threads on planning for a kitchen remodel. Then find an architect and not a drafter. There are some major issues designed into that plan that should be designed away before you start the kitchen design process.
Buehl
7 years ago
Regarding the pantry...it should be:

(1) Close to the garage entrance so you don't have to traipse through the house with groceries

--and--

(2) Close to the Kitchen so you don't have to hike to it to get what you need while preparing a meal.

So, while the current layout accomplishes #2, it does not #1.

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Mudroom...Do you have children now or plan to have them in the future? If so, you will eventually need a decent-sized Mudroom. I wish we had had one while our kids were growing up -- it would have eliminated a lot of clutter in the Family Room! (If only we had had a site like this when we built in 1995!)
User
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
It's supposed to be a retirement home, but isn't. It's not going to work without redesign to everything. Not just the kitchen. The kitchen and baths can't even function at a minimal level as is. It's whole house design do over.
Buehl
7 years ago
Thanks GreenDesigns -- that information would have been useful in this thread. After you posted your comment, I went looking for earlier threads from Jazz Lover and found one that had more information than this one! For others:

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/first-draft-on-floor-planexperts-plz-weigh-in-dsvw-vd~5597555
Buehl
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
FYI...this is what Live_Wire_Oak was referring to:

New to Kitchens? Read Me First!
- [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first-dsvw-vd~5500754[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first-dsvw-vd~5500754)
.

(The links below were taken from the Read Me thread above)

Asking for layout help:

FAQ: How Do I Ask For Layout Help & What Information Should I Include?
- https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5500789/faq-how-do-i-ask-for-layout-help-what-information-should-i-include
Humorous discussion of workflow and other layout topics:

Looking for layout help? Memorize this first.
- http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2699918/looking-for-layout-help-memorize-this-first
.

Kitchen Design Best Practice/Guidelines FAQ Threads:

FAQ: Kitchen Work Zones, What Are They?
- https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5500762/faq-kitchen-work-zones-what-are-they
FAQ: Aisle Widths, Walkways, Seating Overhangs, Work/Landing Space etc
- https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5500771/faq-aisle-widths-walkways-seating-overhangs-work-landing-space-etc
FAQ: How Do I Plan For Storage?
- https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5500787/faq-how-do-i-plan-for-storage
Jazz Lover
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks all for the input. Meeting with architect(and not designer as some have suggested) and will be armed with all kinds of tools to make this better! Thanks all and I'll come back and post the revisions or the new plan.