Good evening everyone,
Our kitchen will have a pantry of about 6 sqm (65 sq ft) adjacent to it. For aesthetic reasons, we are considering integrating a hidden passage into the kitchen in the form of a tall cabinet door.
This would be feasible with a 70 cm (28 inch) wide door from the manufacturer LEICHT.
We are wondering how practical these types of passages are for daily use and would appreciate hearing your opinions and experiences. The kitchen is initially planned to be handleless.
Alternatively, a sliding door recessed into the wall or a standard door would also be an option.
Thank you!
Our kitchen will have a pantry of about 6 sqm (65 sq ft) adjacent to it. For aesthetic reasons, we are considering integrating a hidden passage into the kitchen in the form of a tall cabinet door.
This would be feasible with a 70 cm (28 inch) wide door from the manufacturer LEICHT.
We are wondering how practical these types of passages are for daily use and would appreciate hearing your opinions and experiences. The kitchen is initially planned to be handleless.
Alternatively, a sliding door recessed into the wall or a standard door would also be an option.
Thank you!
I’m attaching the kitchen floor plan. The pantry was only 5.5 sqm (59 sq ft) after all – my apologies. The depth isn’t clear on the plan, it’s actually 1.51 m (5 feet).
With the company Häcker, an 80 cm (31.5 inches) door would be possible. I’m not sure which way the doors would open. I hadn’t considered that point.
The door opening should stay in this position. As I said, a sliding door or a regular door would also be an option, although I wonder if that would look very good.
With the company Häcker, an 80 cm (31.5 inches) door would be possible. I’m not sure which way the doors would open. I hadn’t considered that point.
The door opening should stay in this position. As I said, a sliding door or a regular door would also be an option, although I wonder if that would look very good.
In this case, it hardly matters which way it opens. Whether outward or inward towards the wall, it can also remain open without causing any obstruction.
Visually, I would definitely prefer a door integrated into a tall cabinet rather than having the kitchen’s cabinet depth extended all the way to the sliding door, creating dead space. Even with a header above, in my opinion, that would look awkward.
A passage width of about 60cm (24 inches) with a 70cm (28 inches) door is quite tight but certainly manageable.
Visually, I would definitely prefer a door integrated into a tall cabinet rather than having the kitchen’s cabinet depth extended all the way to the sliding door, creating dead space. Even with a header above, in my opinion, that would look awkward.
A passage width of about 60cm (24 inches) with a 70cm (28 inches) door is quite tight but certainly manageable.
The room would have no windows?!
Let me ask: what do you plan to do or store in this room?
Will there really be that many appliances and supplies? Looking at the space opposite, where I assume the coat closet will be, I would consider allocating more space for the coat closet and less for the pantry.
Otherwise, a door in the corner itself wouldn’t be a problem; creating a pass-through with the cabinets could be visually advantageous.
However, I would reconsider the entire corner. As it stands, the kitchen basically has a side hallway, which wouldn’t look very appealing.
Let me ask: what do you plan to do or store in this room?
Will there really be that many appliances and supplies? Looking at the space opposite, where I assume the coat closet will be, I would consider allocating more space for the coat closet and less for the pantry.
Otherwise, a door in the corner itself wouldn’t be a problem; creating a pass-through with the cabinets could be visually advantageous.
However, I would reconsider the entire corner. As it stands, the kitchen basically has a side hallway, which wouldn’t look very appealing.
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Costruttrice7 Aug 2021 12:28For lightweight doors, 80cm (32 inches) is also fine.
At that spot, it doesn't matter whether the door opens inward or outward as long as it opens toward the wall.
I find sliding doors impractical; my parents have one, and I think they are not very easy to open, especially when you have something in your hand.
At that spot, it doesn't matter whether the door opens inward or outward as long as it opens toward the wall.
I find sliding doors impractical; my parents have one, and I think they are not very easy to open, especially when you have something in your hand.
@ypg Yes, the pantry has no window. Does it need to have one?
It is intended for storing food supplies, a microwave, drinks, cleaning supplies, and quite a few wine bottles. Electrical appliances will be limited to a small fridge for drinks, but no freezer. The house will not have a basement.
Yes, the wardrobe is planned to be located behind the pantry (next to the bathroom). We currently have a Pax wardrobe that stores coats and shoes, measuring 1.50m (5 feet) wide. It will fit there. At the moment, I’m stuck on how to enlarge the wardrobe by reducing the size of the pantry.
It is intended for storing food supplies, a microwave, drinks, cleaning supplies, and quite a few wine bottles. Electrical appliances will be limited to a small fridge for drinks, but no freezer. The house will not have a basement.
Yes, the wardrobe is planned to be located behind the pantry (next to the bathroom). We currently have a Pax wardrobe that stores coats and shoes, measuring 1.50m (5 feet) wide. It will fit there. At the moment, I’m stuck on how to enlarge the wardrobe by reducing the size of the pantry.
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