ᐅ Kitchen – handleless, or better with handles after all? And would you prefer a stone countertop?
Created on: 6 Jun 2018 00:42
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Arifas
Hello,
I have an appointment at our kitchen studio tomorrow morning and want to finalize our kitchen design. We chose a handleless front in a light concrete look.
Now I’m wondering if handleless is really a good idea?! We have a bunch of kids, and I’m concerned they’ll never know which side to open the tall cabinets from, which might result in the whole kitchen constantly being sticky and dirty.
Does anyone have experience with handleless fronts?
Regarding the countertop: I would like the sink to be flush-mounted. Is that only possible with a stone countertop? I actually find stone too cold and “loud” when placing items on it.
The extractor hood is supposed to be, unlike the picture, one mounted on the ceiling that doesn’t hang down.
I’m attaching some pictures...
I have an appointment at our kitchen studio tomorrow morning and want to finalize our kitchen design. We chose a handleless front in a light concrete look.
Now I’m wondering if handleless is really a good idea?! We have a bunch of kids, and I’m concerned they’ll never know which side to open the tall cabinets from, which might result in the whole kitchen constantly being sticky and dirty.
Does anyone have experience with handleless fronts?
Regarding the countertop: I would like the sink to be flush-mounted. Is that only possible with a stone countertop? I actually find stone too cold and “loud” when placing items on it.
The extractor hood is supposed to be, unlike the picture, one mounted on the ceiling that doesn’t hang down.
I’m attaching some pictures...
Arifas schrieb:
Regarding the countertop: I would like the sink to be installed flush. Is that only possible with a stone countertop? I actually find stone too cold and too "noisy" when placing something on it. Hi, just a quick reply since it’s late. A flush installation is also possible with wooden countertops. The laminate layer on top is routed out so that the sink can be glued underneath with epoxy resin. No problem. It’s basically possible with cooktops as well, but I would be cautious: if a hot pot is pushed too far, it can partially rest on the laminate, which won’t handle the heat well.
Hmm... about the planning.
You basically have no drawers in the work area, every spoon and kitchen tool always with two handles. And then maybe someone is standing in front of the cooktop, and you have to reach exactly there for the inner drawer.
The workspace between the cooktop and sink is actually the main work surface, but in your case, it is practically reduced to a minimum because of the draining board.
You are a family of seven, so the kitchen won’t really be a place where two or three people can work comfortably and conveniently together.
You basically have no drawers in the work area, every spoon and kitchen tool always with two handles. And then maybe someone is standing in front of the cooktop, and you have to reach exactly there for the inner drawer.
The workspace between the cooktop and sink is actually the main work surface, but in your case, it is practically reduced to a minimum because of the draining board.
You are a family of seven, so the kitchen won’t really be a place where two or three people can work comfortably and conveniently together.
I agree with @ruppsn; we have the same setup in our apartment, and there's no problem with the heating plate and sink. Even though we have a 60cm (24 inches) stove, the pot has never slipped, although that doesn’t mean it can’t happen to others 🙂
I think the handleless design is a good option, especially for "messy" kitchens, as it allows for quick wiping without having to clean around handles every time, where a lot of dirt tends to accumulate.
I think the handleless design is a good option, especially for "messy" kitchens, as it allows for quick wiping without having to clean around handles every time, where a lot of dirt tends to accumulate.
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toxicmolotof6 Jun 2018 08:23You have children.
So, basically, it doesn’t really matter if handles, cabinet fronts, or floors get dirty.
We have a fairly durable and dirt-resistant surface. Still, every two weeks or so, you need to wipe something down because it’s sticky or there are some spots. Sometimes it’s the handles, sometimes the doors themselves, and sometimes both.
Just do whatever looks best to you and fits your budget.
So, basically, it doesn’t really matter if handles, cabinet fronts, or floors get dirty.
We have a fairly durable and dirt-resistant surface. Still, every two weeks or so, you need to wipe something down because it’s sticky or there are some spots. Sometimes it’s the handles, sometimes the doors themselves, and sometimes both.
Just do whatever looks best to you and fits your budget.
Thanks a lot for your answers! Now I have some more material to think about.
Unfortunately, the studio doesn’t offer wooden boards [emoji27]. I actually would have liked that a lot and wouldn’t mind having to oil them regularly. But unfortunately, it’s not available [emoji27].
Inner drawers: hmm, that’s definitely a point. Two handles are more than one and would probably annoy me. I’ll bring that up again.
Handleless versus handles: true, with handleless you can quickly wipe across the surface. Let cost/price decide: which one is more expensive? I have no idea.
Work surface: if you choose an undermount sink without its own draining area, you’d have more flexibility with the work surface. Also, I’d prefer a smaller cooktop with flexible zones. I do have large pots, but I usually cook with only 2-3 at the same time plus a Thermomix. So, I think a standard size would be sufficient.
Would you still change anything in the floor plan? There’s some room left, but not much [emoji23].
Unfortunately, the studio doesn’t offer wooden boards [emoji27]. I actually would have liked that a lot and wouldn’t mind having to oil them regularly. But unfortunately, it’s not available [emoji27].
Inner drawers: hmm, that’s definitely a point. Two handles are more than one and would probably annoy me. I’ll bring that up again.
Handleless versus handles: true, with handleless you can quickly wipe across the surface. Let cost/price decide: which one is more expensive? I have no idea.
Work surface: if you choose an undermount sink without its own draining area, you’d have more flexibility with the work surface. Also, I’d prefer a smaller cooktop with flexible zones. I do have large pots, but I usually cook with only 2-3 at the same time plus a Thermomix. So, I think a standard size would be sufficient.
Would you still change anything in the floor plan? There’s some room left, but not much [emoji23].
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