ᐅ Opinion on Kitchen Size and Layout

Hello everyone,
we are currently in the planning phase of our single-family house.

I would like to hear your opinion regarding the kitchen size. In your view, is a kitchen run of about 3.78m (12.4 feet) plus an island plus a separate tall cabinet/fridge sufficient?
In our current apartment, we have about 2.90m (9.5 feet) kitchen run plus an island. Here, the countertop is unfortunately sometimes a bit too small:

An alternative could be to rotate the table and then install half-height cabinets with a countertop behind the sofa. However, I am not really fond of this option:

Thank you very much for your opinions!

Best regards, Hannes

Maybe this topic fits better in the Floor Plan Planning category? If so, could a moderator please move it?

Thank you!

My initial idea:

This would basically be a large U-shape. One advantage is that, for example, after shopping you could place your bags near the storage room for unpacking. There would also be more countertop space since the lower leg could be designed deeper than the standard 60cm (24 inches) depth – but then there would eventually be less (pleasant) space left for the dining table.
What I can’t tell: Is there any separation between the sofa and the kitchen, at least a half-height wall, or is it completely open?

Fummelbrett! schrieb:

What I can't tell: Is there a divider between the couch and the kitchen, at least a half-height wall, or is it completely open?

Hi, thanks for your reply. No, we deliberately wanted no divider here, just an open space. There are only two support columns planned (to the left and right of the sofa).

Hmm, the U-shape will be quite tight. The idea with the groceries and the storage room is certainly not bad. Hmm...

hippjoha schrieb:

Hi, thanks for your reply. No, we deliberately did not want any partition here, but rather an open plan. There are only two support columns planned (to the left and right of the sofa).

Okay. The refrigerator (that’s the cabinet at the top left in the kitchen, right?) is actually positioned quite poorly. If it really is there, you’ll be sitting on the couch with your ear next to the fridge... Have you perhaps visited a kitchen showroom? If it’s a good one, they can definitely give you valuable advice. I find the layout quite challenging, but I must admit that I’m personally not a fan of open kitchens.

hippjoha schrieb:

Hmm, with the U it will be quite tight. The idea with the groceries and the pantry is obviously not bad. Hmm...

Yes, that will be a tight fit. But you should be able to get more out of it. Have you planned for wall cabinets or considered the overall style?

Of course, the kitchen space is sufficient if you’re not inclined to stockpile dishes, pots, and groceries, or to buy a kitchen appliance for every task. I like the open layout. Thinking a little differently often helps to build the right house for yourself—unless you’re building for others, in which case all the standard rules are helpful. For example, in a house for 4 people, we manage with just 5 interior doors. Nobody usually plans it that way, but it suits us perfectly. Have the courage to follow your own ideas.