ᐅ Kitchen Design – Concept Development and Planning for a New-Build Kitchen
Created on: 7 Apr 2018 23:09
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EnnoBecker
Hello everyone,
we are currently working on the kitchen planning for our new build (not yet started).
The kitchen has an area of 16.3 m² (175 sq ft) and is planned to be open to the living/dining room. Attached are the floor plan and a 3D model of the kitchen as we currently envision and have designed it.
The U-shape seems to be the most practical layout for us. However, when looking at the model, we wonder if the space in the middle (i.e., inside the U) could be used more efficiently. Perhaps we are also too focused on the U-shape.
Maybe some of you have similar floor plans and ideas on how to conceptually arrange the kitchen layout?
Since we are building without a basement, we will need enough storage space.
Best regards
we are currently working on the kitchen planning for our new build (not yet started).
The kitchen has an area of 16.3 m² (175 sq ft) and is planned to be open to the living/dining room. Attached are the floor plan and a 3D model of the kitchen as we currently envision and have designed it.
The U-shape seems to be the most practical layout for us. However, when looking at the model, we wonder if the space in the middle (i.e., inside the U) could be used more efficiently. Perhaps we are also too focused on the U-shape.
Maybe some of you have similar floor plans and ideas on how to conceptually arrange the kitchen layout?
Since we are building without a basement, we will need enough storage space.
Best regards
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Mastermind19 Apr 2018 14:15EnnoBecker schrieb:
Thanks for the suggestions.
We saw a corner sink during a visit to a furniture store. What are the disadvantages of a corner sink?
A pantry would definitely be a nice feature.
We also considered removing the floor-to-ceiling window. Since we have four of these on the house side (2 on the ground floor, 2 on the upper floor), I think both on the ground floor would have to be removed for the sake of symmetry.A corner sink is unpleasant and inconvenient for "working"... Even when washing up with two people, one person always ends up feeling a bit lost...Where will your wardrobe be located?
The bathroom: are you planning to install a shower there? Otherwise, the bathroom is too large anyway.
Keep in mind: only a chest of drawers fits under the stairs, not a wardrobe – it’s best to close off the area under the stairs downward to create a storage room.
Corner sink/corner stove: not very attractive, unless you have to save space during a kitchen renovation.
Also, a 90cm (35 inch) countertop is required, which can be costly.
The bathroom: are you planning to install a shower there? Otherwise, the bathroom is too large anyway.
Keep in mind: only a chest of drawers fits under the stairs, not a wardrobe – it’s best to close off the area under the stairs downward to create a storage room.
Corner sink/corner stove: not very attractive, unless you have to save space during a kitchen renovation.
Also, a 90cm (35 inch) countertop is required, which can be costly.
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hemali20039 Apr 2018 17:28Our kitchen was originally more of a square shape. I felt this was a waste of space and also unnecessarily increased the walking distances within the kitchen.
So, we sectioned off a narrow space and made it accessible from the hallway – it functions as a built-in wardrobe or coat corner. Behind it, in a recess, there are three tall cabinets. Next to it is the pantry, which is about twice as deep as the wardrobe and logically accessible from the kitchen.
In hindsight, the wardrobe could have been much larger – four people need an incredible amount of clothing, especially during transitional seasons.
So, we sectioned off a narrow space and made it accessible from the hallway – it functions as a built-in wardrobe or coat corner. Behind it, in a recess, there are three tall cabinets. Next to it is the pantry, which is about twice as deep as the wardrobe and logically accessible from the kitchen.
In hindsight, the wardrobe could have been much larger – four people need an incredible amount of clothing, especially during transitional seasons.
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Deliverer10 Apr 2018 15:25I have mentioned this a few times already, but it fits perfectly here in my opinion:
Since I think islands are always in the way, we chose a countertop depth of 80 cm (31.5 inches) all around to reduce the "dance floor" space in the middle.
We are very happy with this. There is still plenty of workspace in front of various kitchen appliances, which significantly increases the practical length of the countertop.
Correspondingly, we have extra-deep drawer cabinets. These are very practical, especially when it comes to storing large, round items. (And that is something kitchens do need! ;-)
The additional cost for both was reasonable with our kitchen manufacturer—not twice as expensive, but roughly 20% more per cabinet and linear meter (lfm) of countertop, matching the scale.
Since I think islands are always in the way, we chose a countertop depth of 80 cm (31.5 inches) all around to reduce the "dance floor" space in the middle.
We are very happy with this. There is still plenty of workspace in front of various kitchen appliances, which significantly increases the practical length of the countertop.
Correspondingly, we have extra-deep drawer cabinets. These are very practical, especially when it comes to storing large, round items. (And that is something kitchens do need! ;-)
The additional cost for both was reasonable with our kitchen manufacturer—not twice as expensive, but roughly 20% more per cabinet and linear meter (lfm) of countertop, matching the scale.
Deliverer schrieb:
I have mentioned it a few times already, but it fits perfectly here again, in my opinion: Since I believe islands are always in the way, we chose a countertop depth of 80 cm (31.5 inches) all around to reduce the "dance floor" space in the middle.In addition, a drawer depth of 76 cm (30 inches) – fully extendable thanks to Blum slides, TOP :-)
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