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countertop overhang

last year

I am renovating my kitchen. My kitchen is small and every inch of countertop counts. First photo is how new kitchen will look like. Second photo is current kitchen. I have a large window. Right now plan is to have countertop have a 1.5 inch overhang so it is flush to top cabinet and aligned with window.
I was thinking to perhaps extend the overhang to 9 inches so I have extra countertop. The additional 9 inches will protrude past the edge of the window. In the second photo the half wall on the right will be taken down to open the space. Living room is on the right of second photo / bottom of first photo. Would appreciate any thoughts on the additional 9 inches overhang by window? Was thinking of putting a small plant in the corner on counter to hide additional overhang. I know it’s not ideal but I am limited by size of my kitchen and placement of my window ( don’t want to move window as too $$) . Right now width of countertop is standard 24 inches ( so 25.5 with the small overhang). Adding an extra 9-12 will add a lot more counterspace. The peninsula is all I have. Thanks for any input.

Comments (12)

  • last year

    Adding second photo of actual kitchen and the countertop in question is where red arrow is. Half wall on right will be removed to open up to living room.

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    I would not do that. it will look weird from the inside and out. your primary prep space is going to be between the sink and the stove. it appears there is lots of countertop in the design unless you leave tons on the counter.


    adding the additional over hang would greatly protrude an a small dining space as well.




  • last year

    Would you consider showing your full plan for the kitchen (including the side opposite the windows)?


    The pros on this board would like to see a drawing with measurements, rather than a 3D mockup, of your renovation.


    I don't like the idea of a countertop protruding over the window. It's going to look wrong, and hiding it with a plant will not really help.

  • PRO
    last year

    No that will always look like a mistake. If you want feedback about other areas of the plan post the flat plan here in the comments.

  • last year

    Thank you for the feedback. I am posting additional photos of layout.

  • last year

    With measurements.

  • last year

    I normally have kettle , toaster and dish rack on the counter ( it takes space unfortunately)

  • last year

    My kitchen is narrow with walkway

  • PRO
    last year

    Have the cabinets been ordered?

  • last year

    Yes cabinets have been ordered. Not install yet

  • last year

    Would it be possible to close up one of the doorways next to the refrigerator, and add cabinetry there? Without more information, my initial inclination would be to close the doorway to the right of the refrigerator (as you're looking at the fridge). That would gain additional storage and countertop space. It would be more expensive because of the additional cabinetry, but it might function better.

  • last year

    I had a smallish overhang in my before kitchen that we removed in the reno, so the counter is now the standard size 26" or whatever. It's totally fine. My kitchen is actually smaller than yours and it works (granted I don't have kids).