Thoughts on kitchen cabinets

2 years ago

Hi folks,

We're undergoing a full kitchen remodel. We're in the process of doing the demolition (still got half a wall to go) but would like some thoughts on my cabinet placement decisions.

Here's a rough sketch of the kitchen - let's call the wall that the fridge and stove/oven are on the "north" side of the kitchen.

My original thinking on the north wall was to do (from left to right): fridge, cabinet, stove/oven, cabinet. The island adjacent (going east to west) would have the sink and dishwasher. The south wall can have some tall cabinets for pantry, appliances pantry, coffee nook. Here's some drawings (not true to size) or what I was envisioning.

However, coming from the "east" side of the kitchen, we have a nook area with large windows giving a lot of light. When you walk into the house (from the west) and you're looking into the kitchen, I think 24" tall cabinets might close off the room a bit. I'd like thoughts on whether I should keep the tall cabinets idea or do open shelving with base cabinets, etc. Here are some pictures of the room itself so you can understand what I mean by the lighting.

This is from the entry area looking towards the kitchen. The "south" wall of tall cabinets would be coming from the right wall.

This is the "north" wall where the fridge and stove/oven will be.

This is the "south" wall of where I would put the tall cabinets.

Thoughts on the "south" wall of tall cabinets vs other options? And/or thoughts on any of my kitchen ideas before we start putting it back together?

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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
2 years ago
Sorry but I just don't understand demolishing a kitchen without first having a plan drawn out. You have put the cart before the horse, and could get boxed into a corner.
Am Yu
Original Author
2 years ago
I think my original plan of putting cabinets still holds - I'm just not sure if tall cabinets would make it feel too stuffy vs having open shelving
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millworkman
2 years ago
" I think my original plan of putting cabinets still holds "

What about the 12-16 week lead time for cabinets and the top fabrication?
Am Yu
Original Author
2 years ago
We haven't moved in and we don't have a timeline on our current housing situation so we're fine to take our time.
lharpie
2 years ago
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I think it would be helpful to draw the whole floor plan to scale on graph paper. i’m having ttouble figuring out what relates to what. too scale because your drawing falsely implies tons of space for cabinets, but ideally you would have 4 ft aisles on either side of island so you may not have room for full depth cabinets. depends on width of island, whether you want seating, etc.
darbuka
2 years ago
Nothing you sketched out is of any help, as it’s not to scale.

What Diana Bier said…you’ve gone about this in the wrong order. Scaled drawings first, with all walls, windows and doorways marked and measured.

Have you researched various cabinet companies to learn what sizes and materials are offered? Are you taking into account the measurements for any fillers that might be necessary? You’re showing stacked upper cabinets. How high are your ceilings? Because, if they’re not at least 9’, stacked cabs will look silly…and, shorten the appearance of the ceilings.

These are just some of the considerations that needed to be accounted for, before demolishing walls and clearing out the space.

You’d be doing yourselves a big favor, if you hired a KD (kitchen designer), before you go any further.
Am Yu
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks all. I will sketch on graph paper to help with scale.

Ceilings are over 10' so stacked cabinets shouldn't be a problem!
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BeverlyFLADeziner
2 years ago
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You could use the IKEA kitchen planner to do the layout on a computer so it's more exact

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/planners/kitchen-planner/
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
2 years ago
Probably a good idea to use the Ikea planner. However, keep in mind that your measurements need to be exact, or you'll end up with a computer layout that doesn't correspond to reality. GIGO.
ci_lantro
2 years ago
Do you have a plan for getting the waterworks and electricity for the dishwasher to the island?