ᐅ Overwhelmed by a basic kitchenette – does anyone have any ideas?
Created on: 3 Apr 2019 21:34
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hampshire
In the apartments for our guys, I have a straight wall with a length of 2.9 m (9.5 feet) where I want to install a small kitchen unit. Both kitchen units should be identical but mirrored in their layout. In one corner, a 24 kW tankless water heater needs to fit inside a base cabinet to supply both the kitchen and bathroom. This unit is approximately 45 cm (18 inches) high, 25 cm (10 inches) wide, and 10 cm (4 inches) deep.
The kitchen should include a sink with a small draining area, two cooking zones, a small oven with a microwave function, and a built-in refrigerator with a freezer compartment. A range hood can be omitted. The ceiling height in this area is 2.45 m (8 feet). It would be ideal to have the microwave device in a slightly taller cabinet at working height.
There should be enough space for basic cookware, dishes, cutlery, glasses, food supplies, waste, and some cleaning materials for the apartment. I’m only getting unsatisfactory results experimenting with pen and paper and curse both the Sweet 3D program and the Ikea online planner equally. Who has the time, interest, and passion to help me?
The kitchen should include a sink with a small draining area, two cooking zones, a small oven with a microwave function, and a built-in refrigerator with a freezer compartment. A range hood can be omitted. The ceiling height in this area is 2.45 m (8 feet). It would be ideal to have the microwave device in a slightly taller cabinet at working height.
There should be enough space for basic cookware, dishes, cutlery, glasses, food supplies, waste, and some cleaning materials for the apartment. I’m only getting unsatisfactory results experimenting with pen and paper and curse both the Sweet 3D program and the Ikea online planner equally. Who has the time, interest, and passion to help me?
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chand19864 Apr 2019 16:10An extra deep countertop is a good idea.
Furthermore, I would consider a 45cm (18 inches) high oven unit with an integrated microwave, if available.
Furthermore, I would consider a 45cm (18 inches) high oven unit with an integrated microwave, if available.
I’ve noticed that this is mainly an issue related to a person’s height. At my 1.65 meters (5 ft 5 in), I can only reach the lowest shelf of a wall cabinet with a standard-depth countertop, while my husband (1.92 meters, 6 ft 3 in) has no problem reaching a deeper countertop and the highest cabinet shelves.
I think the design should take the user’s height into account. An additional 10 cm (4 inches) depth isn’t really an issue—I don’t notice much difference. Also, the base cabinets usually stand on legs or a foundation and don’t hang directly on the wall. They are generally 60 cm (24 inches) deep.
Instead of a traditional oven, you could consider a combination oven, which is often smaller and includes a microwave. I find this more realistic for single young adults ( 😀), who are more likely to heat up a pizza or a quick meal in the microwave than use a large oven for a turkey.
I think the design should take the user’s height into account. An additional 10 cm (4 inches) depth isn’t really an issue—I don’t notice much difference. Also, the base cabinets usually stand on legs or a foundation and don’t hang directly on the wall. They are generally 60 cm (24 inches) deep.
Instead of a traditional oven, you could consider a combination oven, which is often smaller and includes a microwave. I find this more realistic for single young adults ( 😀), who are more likely to heat up a pizza or a quick meal in the microwave than use a large oven for a turkey.
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hampshire5 Apr 2019 18:07Elina schrieb:
Instead of a conventional oven, you could also use a combination oven, which is often smaller and includes a microwave. I just find that more realistic for single young adults ( 😀), who are more likely to heat up a pizza or something in the microwave than use a large oven for a turkey. That’s the trend, and if there’s a big cooking mood, the two next door come over to our kitchen.
hampshire schrieb:
and when there’s a big cooking session, the two next door come into our kitchen....or when all the dishes are dirty...
;-)
Personally, if there is enough space, I would always prefer a separate freezer compartment, ideally with about 2-3 drawers or shelves. Anything less would be too little for me. However, in a holiday apartment, you might need to consider whether that is necessary.
No extractor hood in a studio apartment? That would probably bother me. What’s the reason against a recirculation hood with an activated carbon filter—lack of space, perhaps?
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hampshire5 Apr 2019 20:06Müllerin schrieb:
No extractor hood in a studio apartment? That would probably bother me... What’s wrong with a recirculation hood with an activated carbon filter – lack of space, I suppose?Actually, the only reason is that we hardly use our current extractor hood. Quick ventilation should be enough.
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