Corner wall cabinets

Lify

6 years ago

Does this corner look ok to y’all. Done by KD... any suggestions?

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latifolia

6 years ago

Patricia, her windows are in the corner, so the sink seems okay. I had one and liked it, done in such a way the whole corner was storage for cleaning supplies and very accessible.

There are other issues, however. The distance between the dishwasher and island creates a pinch point. Maybe that could be switched to the other side of the sink.

The pantry cabinet will make that corner inaccessible and eliminate a drop zone for the fridge. Maybe it could go where the dishwasher is.

Is there a trash pullout? That is the most used item in our kitchen. Way more useful than a lower spice pullout. Put a spice rack on an upper cabinet door.

The island does not appear to have been well thought out. Does it include seating? For how many? It's too big, and really the only place for stools is the outer side.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
6 years ago
Kitchen designer or cabinet salesperson? I see no reason for a corner sink so maybe some pics of the space would be helpful. Think about how you will be able to stand at the sink and load the DW. This is poor design and done to sell cabinets IMO. Also if you post a to scale plan of the space showing all measurements , windows doorways and gas or plumbing if not able to move I can bet you will get much better plans than this.
Lify
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6 years ago
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Lify
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6 years ago
anj_p
6 years ago
Moving the dishwasher would put the dishwasher in the work zone, so I don't agree with moving it. However, I do think your kitchen lends itself to a peninsula rather than an island. Your aisles are pretty narrow for appliances. They should be minimum 42" but better 48". If your dishwasher is open you won't have space to walk between the island and dishwasher.
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Lify
Original Author
6 years ago
@anj_p and @latifoliati_Thanks for taking the time for feedback. Yes, a prior poster recommended moving the dishwasher out of the prep space (it is currently to the left of the sink and stove is further to the left and not centered on the back wall).

my husband and I really like the island that is there now and he is adamant about not having a Peninsula. We may be able to get away with shifting the island enough away from open DW door to squeeze by (towards the counter depth fridge)

There is an 18inch trash pull out between the sink and dishwasher. It was a must! I was a little worried about space to stand with trash door open, but after reading some posts it sounds like it will be ok and is convenient for clean up. It’s more important not to have the dishwasher right next to corner sink.

As far as a fridge landing zone and island... I’m open to suggestions! I really want a pantry though. Yes the island contains a microwave cut out and 18 in drawers and will be light grey. The only space for seating is the apron on the outer side. The space merges with a dining room and walkway... If the island sticks out too much I fear it will look crowded and kiss up to dining room table (we have yet to buy). Max island dimensions are 36x 51 and I would LOVE design suggestions. Here is a photo of kitchen now