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need help with a new kitchen design.

5 years ago

I have one long narrow kitchen. Looking for more of a clean opened space. Please help!

Comments (18)

  • 5 years ago

    Is this the kitchen to be reorganized because long and narrow or are these photos after reorganization?

  • 5 years ago

    Yes. This is what my kitchen looks like now.

  • 5 years ago

    Declutter countertops. Take off tablecloth might help

  • 5 years ago

    Look for inspiration photos and post so everyone can see where you’d like to go.

  • 5 years ago

    From the top:
    Paint ceiling in an eggshell or matt paint, much too shiney which emphasizes imperfections. Before painting remove hooks frim ceiling and patch.
    Over table lighting with cleaner lines.
    Wall sconces, if you decide to keep, that coordinate with table lighting.
    Use the curved shelves for tableware, erc that may help you free up some counter/drawer/cupboard space. Small baskets can hold flatware, napkins, salt/pepper for table use.
    Is the seating area your living area? If not, can youremove sofa and side table and replace your round table with an oblong?
    As mentioned, lose the tablecloth.

  • 5 years ago

    If you are remodeling the kitchen, remove the open shelves to the right of the fridge, and use a side-loading pantry cabinet. Remove the peninsula, and move the DW to the left of the sink. Put the MW in an upper cabinet to the left of the fridge. Center the range on the back wall. with a nice hood above it. Switch the diagonal uppers to EZ-Reach corners.




    Is the finish on the ceiling paint flat or gloss?

  • PRO
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Imho, the current kitchen layout works well with the narrowness.

    The light colors helps it appear more open & brighter.


    Due to the narrowness of the kitchen, an island is not an option unless the fridge wall can be moved back or recessed.


    If decide to change the cabinets in the future, I would change the open shelf on the end to a pantry for extra storage. or a base cabinet with cabinet above. That way when looking into kitchen, you see the side of the cabinets which will simplify the view & give the illusion it is more open.

    Possibly move fridge from lining up with peninsula if that feels too close when opening.

    If you ever repaint the ceiling, use a matte finish to get rid of the shiny reflections on the ceiling.

  • 5 years ago

    I love all of your design tip! Seriously appreciated! Keep them coming!

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Are you actually remodeling/redesigning the Kitchen or just making cosmetic changes?

  • 5 years ago

    Not having a floor plan/dimensions etc, this is just whatI would be considering: take out the peninsula, making it more of a wide galley. Then extend the cabinetry beyond the fridge, maybe floor to ceiling storage or pantry. Then install an L shaped banquette with more storage in the bench,with a table and a few chairs. Alternatively, you could install buffet style storage and make the end wall a focal point.

  • 5 years ago

    Ready to hire!

  • 5 years ago

    I’d open whatever walls you can to achieve the open concept airier kitchen. Once that’s done we can do some more design ideas

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    these are all G shape layouts. if there is anyway you could push back the fridge wall and buy some space, great. if not, maximize the space you have.

    another option is to close off the slider and move the door down to the left. maybe do a built in banquette. then you'd buy some more counter space. Ditto on the other wall. install another pantry cabinet or something else. push that table further back.



    keeping the same layout, except this has an island. if you could push back that one wall, you could do this layout.


    regardless, you can still do this table and chairs!

    these all have the peninsula and smaller layout








    diff color option. open shelving around sink. ignore island. pretend its the peninsula


    color option. get taller cabinets instead of that larger crown.


  • 5 years ago

    You are awesome!! Thank you.

  • 5 years ago

    I'm curious. Is this a renovation or a complete remodel? Either way paint that ceiling a flat or eggshell white!

  • 5 years ago

    Complete remodel!