Total Kitchen remodel

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

So this house is a one level standard brick ranch that has been completely gutted and reconfigured. Disclaimer: I wasn’t included in the reconfiguring and I wouldn’t have laid it out this way, but it’s done and we’re not changing anymore walls. What I am asking for is advice on where everything should go.

Things that need homes:

Refridgerator

Standard oven/stove top combo

microwave

dishwasher

Sink

Things I want:

Island - probably 24 inches deep by 6 or 7 ft

Walk-in pantry

A functional space that doesn’t crowd the cooking and prep areas

Dishwasher can not be in a corner - pet peave! Lol (I have that now)

Stove will not be on the short wall

sink can possibly go in the island

Total length of kitchen is 17 ft

Total width is 14 ft

Doorway is in the middle so there needs to be sufficient walking space between the island and the odd wall across the kitchen- this is also the main walking path through the house. Aside from the 8ft wall, this is an open concept. Dining room is to the right of the kitchen.

I have a couple of layouts that I like but what I posted is blank just to see if you guys can be more creative and help a girl out- this is stressful!

Thanks so much in advance. This is a total DIY project.

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mama goose_gw zn6OH

7 years ago

I'll play, just to get some ideas started. If you want a walk-in pantry, I think a peninsula would give you more space/options than a shallow island. An island 24" deep would be too shallow for a sink, especially if it's the only sink in the kitchen.

I drew a cooktop and wall ovens, but if using a range, you could put the MW in an upper cabinet on the short wall, and have a coffee station below.

The narrow cabinet in the top right of the drawing is actually an upper cabinet, installed below the counter in the void between the super susan and the stub wall, but that space could be left open. The red rectangle at the end of the peninsula is optional seating overhang, which would provide space for another stool on the long side, too. (24" counter space per seat.)

I don't like that there is no landing space next to, or directly across from, the fridge. One idea I had was to keep a small cart next to the fridge (blue rectangle), then after items to be prepped are placed on it, roll it to the end of the island (if no seating on the short side), but maybe someone else can think of a better solution.

Wall oven/appliance garage options--the first pic (huango's kitchen) is m/l what I had in mind:

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tartanmeup
7 years ago
Your pic didn't come through. Try adding it in a comment if you can't update your OP.
Michelle S thanked tartanmeup
Michelle S
Original Author
7 years ago

Here is the photo I thought I attached
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tartanmeup
7 years ago
What's to the left of the kitchen?
Michelle S
Original Author
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Laundry room is behind 5ft wall in kitchen and a bathroom is behind the 8ft wall.
Isaac
7 years ago
Is there a basement, crawl space, or just a slab? Are there any constraints on where water and sewer lines can be? Gas?

What room is beyond the two 5' walls?
Michelle S
Original Author
7 years ago
Craw space. There won’t be gas. Laundry room is behind the 5ft wall and bathroom is behind the 8ft wall.
Isaac
7 years ago
Do you already have the appliances or know what sizes they will be? Standard refrigerator or French door? French door ones need a landing space across from them; standard (fridge or freezer on top) do better with a landing space next to them, on the side that opens.

An island will definitely block the path from that doorway - 25" counters along the long wall at the top, then a 48" work aisle, then a 24" island (really at least 25" with countertop overhangs) is 8'3".
apple_pie_order
7 years ago
The online Ikea kitchen planner is fast and easy. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/ikea_kitchens/planning/
Cheryl Hannebauer
7 years ago
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Michelle S
Original Author
7 years ago
Isaac, we have not purchased appliances yet but plan on standard size. Fridge will be a standard one door fridge as the hubby just hates the French doors
Michelle S
Original Author
7 years ago
Mamagoose, thank you! This is exactly what I need- some fresh eyes! The island was to help break up the space between the window wall and the opposite wall, and to also give extra work space as lots of times I have help in the kitchen. And I agree that a small cart may work just fine. I’m not sure about the space around the sink- I feel like it seems a little tight but definitely a different option to consider. We will have a standard range with a decorative hood vent and I definitely love the appliance garage option. This is definitely something to consider. Thank you!