Help with kitchen remodel design

5 years ago

Hello, I am seeking help with kitchen design. Walls are 8ft, and I will have a vaulted ceiling, although it is a hipped roof and don't know what the height will be at the wall with cooktop (assuming 8 ft at this time). I have not used a kitchen designer yet, just have the architect plans. I plan to omit the "veg sink" counter to open up flow to patio, but widen the island to retain seating/gathering at that end. I plan on having a 36 inch cooktop, and 42 inch refreigerator. Center of vaulted ceiling is the dashed line through the sink.

thanks

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mama goose_gw zn6OH

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

Since the cooktop is left of the vault center anyway, I'd move it down m/l centered between the ovens and the end of the run, using a 42" hood. I'd also move the DW and sink down, to provide a nice prep area to the left of the sink (as you face it). Dishes can be kept in the cabinets across the aisle, which will make it easier for helpers to unload the DW, or gather dishes to set the table, without entering the prep and cooking zones.

Seating overhangs need to be 15" minimum, for comfort at counter height (see NKBA link below). The island's length and width have been adjusted--cooktop aisle would be ap 54", with the island the same depth. The fridge aisle has also been widened to ap 54". If you're using a standard-depth fridge, the counter to the right can be made deeper to match the fridge box. Make sure the door on the left will open fully against the pantry wall (red circle).

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ETA, alternate MW location--drawer on island:

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Comments (11)

HU-187528210
5 years ago
The only major comment I was going to say was to remove the veg sink as you said you were. Amazing. I think you rlly know what you’re doing
craig schneid thanked HU-187528210
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craig schneid
Original Author
5 years ago
Good point about the fridge. I am getting a used counter depth one (GE Monogram). Is standard depth the current trend?
User
5 years ago
Hire a Kitchen Designer. The whole plan is not at all a used appliance type budget project. Not even close.
heatheron40
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Mama Goose always does a great job! Food for thought.-My personal preference would be to keep the sink and stove top on the same side. I have always disliked pivoting with hot water to dump, especially as I age. Or maybe add a little prep sink to dump water in?
Muriel Thompson
5 years ago
Mamagoose’s plan is good. I’ve nominated myself as a two dishwasher proponent. Put a dishwasher on each side of your sink.
craig schneid
Original Author
5 years ago
I'll think about the prep sink on side with cooktop. Maybe fit a cutting board over it when not in use. I had one in previous kitchen layout, and it didn't get used much, but it was on the other side of the kitchen from the cooktop.
mama goose_gw zn6OH
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
CD fridges seem to be the trend, but you lose some storage space you'd have with a full-depth fridge box. However, with a 42" CD fridge you might not miss the lost cold storage of a smaller FD model. If you're considering two sinks, my preference is clean-up on the perimeter and prep sink on the island. Pantry wall could be redesigned to house the ovens, too, for more space on the back wall for larger sink and DW. Can you add a window to the exterior wall?
craig schneid
Original Author
5 years ago
Can't add window -- it will be hallway on otherside. My house is down to slab and some perimeter walls at this time, so I can make changes. However, the plumber already cut the slab for new pluming to the island. Adding plumbing to N wall is possible since there is no slab there yet, and they will be plumbing a bathroom.
craig schneid
Original Author
5 years ago
Considering the whole space, what are thoughts about removing the wall with pantry and fridge. My personal constraint is my pool/billiards table on the SE corner of the space (right side area of main entrance, looking out). I have had concerns about the dining room being too small, but it would be a mostly unused formal dining room. Which I will likely make an office/library/study room while I own the house.
mama goose_gw zn6OH
5 years ago
...thoughts about removing the wall with pantry and fridge.

Should be OK if you don't need a pantry and fridge.

Would you be adding them to the back wall in the kitchen, or extend cabinets into the DR space?