Kitchen counter space or storage?

2 years ago

Hello!

Another small kitchen dilemma I could use your help on. Which should be prioritized in a small kitchen - storage or countertop space? There is no other nearby closest/storage to utilize.

Some parameters of the space: plumbing and stove venting cannot be moved from the single wall it is on. I'm planning on using compact and built in appliances (refrigerator 24", DW 18" etc). I can move the refrigerator around but since there are no windows in the kitchen I don't want it to be blocking the natural light from dining space windows. I also really do want seating for socializing at the peninsula.

Option 1:

More open and airy with longer peninsula (6') and storage limited to peninsula and upper cabinets.

Option 2:

Tighter feel but floor to ceiling storage around built in fridge. Peninsula would be just 4'.

Thank you!

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Comments (8)

cpartist
2 years ago
Option 1, move the sink and DW to the peninsula. Add a small pantry to the stove side near the wall.

BTW: Your stove can't be against a wall. It's against code.

And why would you need a 36" stove?
Lyn Nielson
2 years ago
if you are limiting the size of appliances, get a small stove too.

Agree with ^ @cpartist storage under the peninsula too. Do you have room for space between all the appliances. there is a heat factor in all those appliances.

are you drawing this yourself or have you had a professional fit things?

take your drawings to a home improvement store and have them plug in all the requirements, and get a quote, you aren't obligated, just another perspective.
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auntthelma
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
I vote for the pantry wall. It is a tiny apartment and you will want storage. Not only for the kitchen, but for cleaning supplies, linens, candles, bar supplies, a charging station….
Casey
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks everyone - so far some great points.

@cpartistI unfortunately cannot move any appliance to the peninsula as venting/plumbing cannot be moved (condo HOA). Currently the floor plans have a 30" cooktop/oven. I like the idea of a smaller 24" cooktop and staying up to code :)

@Lyn NielsonThese are my own drawings - just thinking through ideas at this point.

@auntthelma that was my thinking with option #2. I'd rather hide things than have a cluttered look. But is a 4' peninsula too small?
k8cd
2 years ago
For cabinet storage and seating, the peninsula would need to be 36" deep. I can't tell if they are or not. Just something to think about. 4' would be enough to seat 2 people.

I like option #2 and more storage. Another possible place for storage would be cabinets on either side of the doorway/opening in the other room.
cpartist
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Since you can't move the appliances to the other wall, I'd do an L shape kitchen and forget the peninsula. Make the L where you now have the wall in your first version. Put the fridge on that wall with a small pantry facing to the side.

Then have an 18" dishwasher>sink>stove on the wall you have them now.

Get a moveable cart instead of the peninsula or island.
auntthelma
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
A 4’ peninsula is not too small for a one person kitchen. You can have two barstools comfortably and even three but the third will be in the way.
ci_lantro
2 years ago
What are the dimensions of the combined kitchen and dining space?