Hello everyone,
attached is the current kitchen floor plan.
The planned kitchen area is marked in blue. A slightly raised counter is intended to serve as a spatial divider between the dining and living areas. Whether this counter will be on the right or left side has not yet been decided.
The window is a “herb window,” meaning it is positioned higher so that the sink was initially planned to be placed beneath it. We can still freely move the window. The garden is located behind the window.
The U-shaped layout is already fixed, so the main decision left is which kitchen elements will go on each side. I would like to hear your ideas about this, including regarding the window placement.
In general, I’m also wondering what the best process for purchasing the kitchen would be. The construction contract is signed, with a planned start of construction at the end of this year or early next year. The expected completion date is September 2021.
The final meeting with the architect concerning the building permit/planning permission relevant plans is still pending, so we need to finalize the window location by then at the latest.
I’ve heard about very long delivery times for kitchens; does it make sense to purchase the kitchen “now” and schedule delivery and installation for September 2021? Is that even possible? What if the construction happens 1–2 months earlier or later than planned?
Our expectations would be considered completely average. The kitchen should last a few years but does not need to be luxurious. The budget is a maximum of 17,000€ (about 18,000 USD). Who would you recommend contacting—well-known retailers like Höffner or Ikea, or directly a kitchen studio? Are there significant differences?
I hope you can help shed some light on this.
Best regards
attached is the current kitchen floor plan.
The planned kitchen area is marked in blue. A slightly raised counter is intended to serve as a spatial divider between the dining and living areas. Whether this counter will be on the right or left side has not yet been decided.
The window is a “herb window,” meaning it is positioned higher so that the sink was initially planned to be placed beneath it. We can still freely move the window. The garden is located behind the window.
The U-shaped layout is already fixed, so the main decision left is which kitchen elements will go on each side. I would like to hear your ideas about this, including regarding the window placement.
In general, I’m also wondering what the best process for purchasing the kitchen would be. The construction contract is signed, with a planned start of construction at the end of this year or early next year. The expected completion date is September 2021.
The final meeting with the architect concerning the building permit/planning permission relevant plans is still pending, so we need to finalize the window location by then at the latest.
I’ve heard about very long delivery times for kitchens; does it make sense to purchase the kitchen “now” and schedule delivery and installation for September 2021? Is that even possible? What if the construction happens 1–2 months earlier or later than planned?
Our expectations would be considered completely average. The kitchen should last a few years but does not need to be luxurious. The budget is a maximum of 17,000€ (about 18,000 USD). Who would you recommend contacting—well-known retailers like Höffner or Ikea, or directly a kitchen studio? Are there significant differences?
I hope you can help shed some light on this.
Best regards
If you want to do without the door to the stairwell anyway, then remove the wall as already suggested. The utility room (HAR) will be a bit narrower but longer. This way, you have space for a wardrobe cabinet. You can fit 275 cm (108 inches) (= 4 tall cabinets + pull-out cabinet) plus a 275 cm by 120 cm (108 inches by 47 inches) island (cabinets on both sides). In my opinion, it doesn’t feel as cramped and narrow, and you won’t need corner cabinets. You would still need to reduce the size of the kitchen window or move it downward toward the bottom of the plan. Or is it already built?
