Hello everyone,
I have been working for a long time on my dream kitchen, and now it will be a black glass island kitchen.
The delivery date is in just under 3 weeks.
Now, during the house renovation, we realized that we probably underestimated the space :-(((
I wanted an island length of 3.2 m (10.5 feet) with a depth of 120 cm (47 inches). Opposite the right edge of the island, there is a supporting wall about 60 cm (24 inches) long. However, there is only 90 cm (35 inches) of clearance between the island front and the support, and also only 90 cm (35 inches) between the island and the kitchen counter.
Isn’t that way too tight??? I’m really desperate. The kitchen was perfect otherwise!
The space from the island to the dining and living area is open except for the support wall. Still, I’m afraid this will make the whole area feel cramped. What do you think?
Should I, despite the extra cost (probably around $2,000 more!!!), have the island cabinets redesigned and reordered? The new island depth would only be 95 cm (37 inches) instead of 120 cm (47 inches). But this would create a clearance of 102 cm (40 inches) on both sides. What do you think? What is more important here? The island itself (including interior features like great drawers, more countertop space on the island—I will have a large induction cooktop, a large teppanyaki, and a wok burner) or the walking space?
Unfortunately, I find it hard to visualize all this.
Is it worth the high extra cost for a technically smaller interior and 25 cm (10 inches) less depth?
I’m really counting on your advice!!
Best regards,
lalelu
I have been working for a long time on my dream kitchen, and now it will be a black glass island kitchen.
The delivery date is in just under 3 weeks.
Now, during the house renovation, we realized that we probably underestimated the space :-(((
I wanted an island length of 3.2 m (10.5 feet) with a depth of 120 cm (47 inches). Opposite the right edge of the island, there is a supporting wall about 60 cm (24 inches) long. However, there is only 90 cm (35 inches) of clearance between the island front and the support, and also only 90 cm (35 inches) between the island and the kitchen counter.
Isn’t that way too tight??? I’m really desperate. The kitchen was perfect otherwise!
The space from the island to the dining and living area is open except for the support wall. Still, I’m afraid this will make the whole area feel cramped. What do you think?
Should I, despite the extra cost (probably around $2,000 more!!!), have the island cabinets redesigned and reordered? The new island depth would only be 95 cm (37 inches) instead of 120 cm (47 inches). But this would create a clearance of 102 cm (40 inches) on both sides. What do you think? What is more important here? The island itself (including interior features like great drawers, more countertop space on the island—I will have a large induction cooktop, a large teppanyaki, and a wok burner) or the walking space?
Unfortunately, I find it hard to visualize all this.
Is it worth the high extra cost for a technically smaller interior and 25 cm (10 inches) less depth?
I’m really counting on your advice!!
Best regards,
lalelu
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MODERATOR2 Oct 2012 20:57Hello lalelu,
When kitchen units face each other or are placed near walls, a minimum clearance of 110 cm (43 inches) is needed for the kitchen to function properly.
I usually suggest that clients arrange chairs and a table to create a 90 cm (35 inches) gap from a wall or cabinet. Then, try walking through this "aisle," bending down, or picking something up from the floor. You will likely find that 90 cm feels too tight.
If you still feel that "Well, it’s OK like this," then even better.
However, in front of an oven, dishwasher, or refrigerator, 90 cm will definitely be too narrow. After opening the door or flap (about 60 cm (24 inches)), only around 30 cm (12 inches) of space remains for operating the appliance.
When kitchen units face each other or are placed near walls, a minimum clearance of 110 cm (43 inches) is needed for the kitchen to function properly.
I usually suggest that clients arrange chairs and a table to create a 90 cm (35 inches) gap from a wall or cabinet. Then, try walking through this "aisle," bending down, or picking something up from the floor. You will likely find that 90 cm feels too tight.
If you still feel that "Well, it’s OK like this," then even better.
However, in front of an oven, dishwasher, or refrigerator, 90 cm will definitely be too narrow. After opening the door or flap (about 60 cm (24 inches)), only around 30 cm (12 inches) of space remains for operating the appliance.
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