ᐅ Is it possible to design an open-plan kitchen with special custom features in only 29 square meters?
Created on: 20 Dec 2020 18:58
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knalltüte
Hello,
I would like to reconsider my current plans for the open-plan kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, and use the collective intelligence of this forum for inspiration.
Over the past few months/during the construction, my priorities have shifted slightly (preferably furnishing with higher-quality items right away, not taking existing furniture with me), so I now require professional help especially with the kitchen/dining corner layout (this was planned from the start). On-site appointments at kitchen studios will likely follow as soon as possible. But perhaps I can already find suitable ideas here.
My desired kitchen features (designed for myself, maximum for two people):
Sink + dishwasher (preferably the dishwasher installed at “mid-height”). The sink location is roughly fixed due to the existing wastewater pipe options.
An oven with pyrolytic self-cleaning, nothing special otherwise. The oven can be installed “low” (as there is probably only one built-in spot at “mid-height”). I don’t need a microwave (not even one integrated into the oven).
The cooktop can be induction, possibly with a downdraft vent (preferably from Berbel, as I like their cleaning and technology best). It should not be too wide; do models around 60cm (24 inches) wide exist?
Alternatively, I am considering a two-burner gas cooktop combined with a teppanyaki grill. I would even prefer if this combination could be paired with a recirculation hood or downdraft vent—is that possible? The gas supply would come from a bottled source in the technical room.
My wishes for the cooktop include front-facing knobs (instead of touch control), and easy cleaning (with gas, probably only “Pitt Cooking” works).
I want a refrigerator with one or two freezer drawers or an integrated small freezer compartment. I would prefer the fridge and dishwasher to be integrated into a wall-mounted cabinet.
I need about 60-80cm (24–31 inches) of free countertop space for food preparation, plus about 40cm (16 inches) for appliances (only a small portafilter espresso machine + grinder). All other appliances should be stored in cabinets or drawers. The kitchen overall should not take up too much space and should appear clean, elegant, and floating. (I really like the design of many Bulthaup B3 wall-mounted kitchens.)
Directly adjacent to the kitchen, I want a comfortable counter/dining area mostly for myself, but it should fit up to four people (even if that is a bit tight), preferably with a view towards the terrace/pool/south-facing windows.
It would be nice to have the option to expand the dining area significantly for larger groups when “social gatherings” become possible again.
I am aware that the actual living area (entire apartment excluding the terrace) is only 59m² (635 square feet). Are my wishes even remotely feasible?
I certainly don’t expect space for gatherings with 20 people. My idea would be to compress the living area and add another table to the existing dining corner to significantly enlarge it.
What doesn’t exist in suitable space-saving dining furniture can of course be custom-built ;-)
I am very open to “wow effect” suggestions. I just don’t have the creative knack for this myself.
There is no fixed budget planned for this. Everything so far has always changed spontaneously, so why not here?
Since this is an open-plan kitchen, here is my (unfinalized) wish list for the TV/living area as well.
A comfortable but small corner sofa for 1–2 people. It should also serve as a possible sleeping space.
A small coffee table (height-adjustable) with multiple functions (dining, mini workspace).
Possibly a small side table of about 35cm (14 inches) diameter.
The TV will be integrated into the wall (I left a suitably sized recess for this). Therefore, I don’t need a lowboard or similar. All equipment including cables (except for the TV) will be hidden.
If there is still some space on the sofa side (unlikely), I could imagine a small (mini) wall-mounted sideboard. I like the design of the Interlübke Cube models.
Comments like “that’s something you do before floorplanning and construction” are a bit late by now :p
I would like to reconsider my current plans for the open-plan kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, and use the collective intelligence of this forum for inspiration.
Over the past few months/during the construction, my priorities have shifted slightly (preferably furnishing with higher-quality items right away, not taking existing furniture with me), so I now require professional help especially with the kitchen/dining corner layout (this was planned from the start). On-site appointments at kitchen studios will likely follow as soon as possible. But perhaps I can already find suitable ideas here.
My desired kitchen features (designed for myself, maximum for two people):
Sink + dishwasher (preferably the dishwasher installed at “mid-height”). The sink location is roughly fixed due to the existing wastewater pipe options.
An oven with pyrolytic self-cleaning, nothing special otherwise. The oven can be installed “low” (as there is probably only one built-in spot at “mid-height”). I don’t need a microwave (not even one integrated into the oven).
The cooktop can be induction, possibly with a downdraft vent (preferably from Berbel, as I like their cleaning and technology best). It should not be too wide; do models around 60cm (24 inches) wide exist?
Alternatively, I am considering a two-burner gas cooktop combined with a teppanyaki grill. I would even prefer if this combination could be paired with a recirculation hood or downdraft vent—is that possible? The gas supply would come from a bottled source in the technical room.
My wishes for the cooktop include front-facing knobs (instead of touch control), and easy cleaning (with gas, probably only “Pitt Cooking” works).
I want a refrigerator with one or two freezer drawers or an integrated small freezer compartment. I would prefer the fridge and dishwasher to be integrated into a wall-mounted cabinet.
I need about 60-80cm (24–31 inches) of free countertop space for food preparation, plus about 40cm (16 inches) for appliances (only a small portafilter espresso machine + grinder). All other appliances should be stored in cabinets or drawers. The kitchen overall should not take up too much space and should appear clean, elegant, and floating. (I really like the design of many Bulthaup B3 wall-mounted kitchens.)
Directly adjacent to the kitchen, I want a comfortable counter/dining area mostly for myself, but it should fit up to four people (even if that is a bit tight), preferably with a view towards the terrace/pool/south-facing windows.
It would be nice to have the option to expand the dining area significantly for larger groups when “social gatherings” become possible again.
I am aware that the actual living area (entire apartment excluding the terrace) is only 59m² (635 square feet). Are my wishes even remotely feasible?
I certainly don’t expect space for gatherings with 20 people. My idea would be to compress the living area and add another table to the existing dining corner to significantly enlarge it.
What doesn’t exist in suitable space-saving dining furniture can of course be custom-built ;-)
I am very open to “wow effect” suggestions. I just don’t have the creative knack for this myself.
There is no fixed budget planned for this. Everything so far has always changed spontaneously, so why not here?
Since this is an open-plan kitchen, here is my (unfinalized) wish list for the TV/living area as well.
A comfortable but small corner sofa for 1–2 people. It should also serve as a possible sleeping space.
A small coffee table (height-adjustable) with multiple functions (dining, mini workspace).
Possibly a small side table of about 35cm (14 inches) diameter.
The TV will be integrated into the wall (I left a suitably sized recess for this). Therefore, I don’t need a lowboard or similar. All equipment including cables (except for the TV) will be hidden.
If there is still some space on the sofa side (unlikely), I could imagine a small (mini) wall-mounted sideboard. I like the design of the Interlübke Cube models.
Comments like “that’s something you do before floorplanning and construction” are a bit late by now :p
K
knalltüte27 Dec 2020 19:40@ypg Your wow must be aimed at the couch, right?
It definitely will NOT make it inside, that was a little joke 😎
Even for me it’s clear: It doesn’t fit in terms of shape or color.
It definitely will NOT make it inside, that was a little joke 😎
Even for me it’s clear: It doesn’t fit in terms of shape or color.
K
knalltüte27 Dec 2020 19:42Oh, by the way, regarding the maximum seating capacity, I just wanted to see what could fit in somehow. I neither can nor want to store that many chairs and tables. Let’s keep it factual again 😉
K
knalltüte27 Dec 2020 20:05Here is the current layout as I can realistically imagine it. But are the walkways between the island and the kitchen cabinets, and between the island and the utility room wall, wide enough?
With these ideas in mind, I would definitely visit a kitchen showroom to have it professionally designed. Can anyone estimate what such a kitchen might cost?
High-gloss lacquer fronts in light gray, bar handles. Including appliances: standard dishwasher, oven with pyrolytic cleaning but no other extras, a somewhat "better" fridge-freezer combination, cooktop with downdraft extractor (Berbel?). Sink made of composite stone. Countertop the same. Have I forgotten anything important?
Unfortunately, I can’t virtually slide the chairs under the table 😕
And half-round tables aren’t available in this software (Ikea) either.
I’m convinced that a fixed (possibly half-round) tabletop attached to the island would look more delicate.
With these ideas in mind, I would definitely visit a kitchen showroom to have it professionally designed. Can anyone estimate what such a kitchen might cost?
High-gloss lacquer fronts in light gray, bar handles. Including appliances: standard dishwasher, oven with pyrolytic cleaning but no other extras, a somewhat "better" fridge-freezer combination, cooktop with downdraft extractor (Berbel?). Sink made of composite stone. Countertop the same. Have I forgotten anything important?
Unfortunately, I can’t virtually slide the chairs under the table 😕
And half-round tables aren’t available in this software (Ikea) either.
I’m convinced that a fixed (possibly half-round) tabletop attached to the island would look more delicate.
superzapp schrieb:
your wow must be aimed at the couch, right?My wow is pure shock... no matter what you write, ... I guess if it fit, you would consider it seriously. But whatever...About the kitchen: I already recommended a kitchen showroom, they also provide pricing. 1.20 meters (4 feet) on each side is enough, if necessary you just have to read up on various sources yourself 🙂
When I’m back at my computer, I’ll post the latest version again.
As promised: here is the result from this afternoon (before your post).
If you actually have 64cm (25 inches) at the edge, then use 2 tall cabinets for the refrigerator and oven... the sofa is 1.88m (6 ft 2 in) and is a sofa bed.
I moved the partition wall back slightly so that a 40cm (16 inches) deep cabinet fits. This way, the imbalance between the utility room wall and the wardrobe wall is less noticeable, since they are not aligned.
Wolkensieben28 Dec 2020 20:02superzapp schrieb:
My preference for the cooktop would be: knobs / controls at the front (instead of touch controls)Next time, I would choose that as well, but placed on top, since there is a cutlery drawer underneath. The beeping on my induction cooktop when something accidentally touches the display is quite annoying.
Best regards ☁️ Wolkensieben
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