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Wide kitchen dilemma

5 years ago

I have a 79" gap between the cabinets . It's way too wide. I wish so much We would have moved the wall on the right in... (We can't now) do I have enough room for a cart? What should I do?

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  • PRO
    5 years ago

    I see a few issues for instance why is the sink lower than the rest of cabinets maybe post a floor plan to scale and some more pics of the whole space . Feasibly yes you could use a cart but often they just act as a barrier when you are working so I need to see the whole layout.

  • 5 years ago

    The sink is farmhouse so the counters will bring it up. Any advice would be great thank you for your time.

  • 5 years ago

    Are you trying to put something in the middle? Is that what you mean by a cart?

  • 5 years ago

    Yes.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    A two by four foot cart would leave you 27.5 inch aisles so not recommended. However, I feel your pain as i have a floor space similar yet sightly wider (97) and did add a 2x4 prep table with only 37 inch aisles and it works so much better for everyday life but tight if entertaining. looks like you can tuck it under the window when entertaing.

  • 5 years ago

    I have a galley style kitchen with 92” of flooring between the counters on each side and side love it❣️ My husband and I now have plenty of room when we are both in it. One side I have my sink, dishwasher and stove; and the other side I have a slew of upper cabinets and 3 bays of drawers below. On the end is my fridge. I think I am the only one who does not have an island in their kitchen❣️

  • 5 years ago

    Lisa love that link. Thank you so much I definitely don't have enough room but love your idea of a table at the window! You are right no one ever said they wish they had a smaller kitchen! Thank you

  • 5 years ago

    Kculbers love your kitchen! Thank you for pictures this is encouraging now I'm thinking I'll love my space after the counters are in and a couple rugs down.

  • 5 years ago

    Trisha you could do something pretty like this, with a backless bench beneath your window https://www.houzz.com/photos/montclair-kitchen-contemporary-kitchen-san-francisco-phvw-vp~12294691

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    It's too bad your designer didn't try something different for you. At this point there is nothing you can do really . The floor space is too narrow to put any rolling anything there. Once it's done and you are active in there , it should be ok.

    I do wish the sink and stove were on the same wall - that would lessen the amount of time crossing the room .

    The other thing you could consider - pull the cabinets off the wall on your sink run - you will then wind up with deeper countertops which is nice to have as well. This will only use up a few inches.

    I think once you decorate, put a couple of mats on the floor, it will be great as is!

  • 5 years ago

    Sure you can. I have a kitchen cart 33” from one leg and 29” from the other leg of counters. i love it. not only is it not in my way, but it helps keep people from entering my work zone. This is your kitchen, this is not a demonstration of ideal kitchen design guidelines.



  • 5 years ago

    Pull your cabinets out from the walls a little so you have 30" counters instead of 25.5" counters. It will make your counters more expensive, might require some bits from the cabinet company but it will be 10" closer.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    I have had 60” in my last two kitchens and love it, we can move around even with appliances open.