Peninsula or Island?

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Hey, Attached is our apartment plan. It's a brand-new apartment, still under construction.
Current kitchen design is with a peninsula, but it hasn't been installed yet. Been debating if an island would be better. It would have to be an island parallel to the wall as not enough space to add it where the peninsula is now

A few important points:

1. We plan to extend the kitchen wall just a bit (small red line on plan) so that the kitchen isn't directly visible from the front entrance as it would be now.

2. We would love to extend the living space (larger red lines) at some point but it will take a while to get planning permission/ the funds etc so the space had to be livable without expansion but also make sense after expansion.

3. The current living space is 4m wide so we have to keep that in account and ensure a wide enough pathway as this will be a throughway for the whole apartment.

4. We're a family with young kids. Host occasionally but the priority is family-friendly. I like the peninsula in a way as it creates a separation between the kitchen and living space. But also don't want to limit our options.

5. We sort of prefer to do the whole kitchen in one go but are also considering making it more minimal (like just the L) and waiting till after expansion to decide on the best option.

Appreciate any insights and advice!!
Ty in advance!!

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herbflavor
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
this is a 4 bedroom/ 2.5 bath apt??? I would tighten up the kitchen into a galley with some overhang on the one side w seating. that will expand the living zone space a bit and use a small dropleaf or farmhouse table off to the side for day to day and insert a leaf or something like that when you need to. I dont think the red line is that important...bring the peninsula over and make a galley with two sides only. Is there no hall closet ?? ..try the bathtub wall near the front entry for at least a small closet near that main entrance. was this originally a 3 bedroom that you turned into 4 bedroom??? Here are two galley kitchens in apt/condo situations.
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dan1888
3 years ago
Adding on to the outside of a building after it's constructed is likely impossible. The facade of a building would have to be removed and matched at the new spot. And the structure of the building has to be engineered to handle the new load. I wouldn't count on getting that extra square footage in the future. You could talk to the architect now to clear up your possibilities.
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lharpie
3 years ago
Where are you planning on eating?? living area looks quite small for 4 br as is. i’d be inclined to leave it as an L shape now, no island or penninsula unless you want that to be your only eating space. then you have space for a dining table. you can always add an island later if the expansion pans out.
Emma Kay
Original Author
3 years ago
Apreciate the responses!!

This was always intended as a 4 bedroom, we didn't change the layout at all. We knew the living space was small but only bought coz of the huge balcony.

Re the expansion it's very common here and can definitely be done, just a matter of time. It may also be large glass windows rather than brick, that's also common and easier to get approval for as can also be considered an indoor/ outdoor space if all the glass windows open. We live in a mild / warm climate so it's popular here.

I like the galley idea in theory but Im confident we will expand at some point so don't want to be limited to a forever smaller kitchen. Agreed an L probably makes most sense and we can add later, as much as it would be nice to do it a in one go.
thinkdesignlive
3 years ago
Be careful with widening the wall upon entry…that looks like the refrigerator will be there and you need to fully open the door.