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KnolleJupp13 Jan 2015 17:37Hello,
I have been considering replacing our over 35-year-old kitchen model "Rustic Oak" with something new and nice for a while now. After careful consideration, weighing numerous options, and always keeping in mind the limitations the space imposes, here is my current design:
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I only have space for the kitchen unit along one wall, which is just about 3.47m (11 feet 5 inches) long.
In addition to the new kitchen furniture, the room will be fully renovated. The wood ceiling will be painted white. The old wallpaper will be removed and replaced with new wallpaper. The tile backsplash behind the kitchen units will be taken down, and once the new kitchen is fully installed, a new backsplash will be put up. Switches, sockets, etc., will all be replaced. All connections—electricity, water, drainage, and ventilation—will be relocated to the appropriate points before purchase.
It is also planned to replace all appliances. The current oven is partially defective, and it’s a miracle of biblical proportions that the dishwasher, nicknamed "Methuselah," still works at all. The appliances will also be from IKEA. The only exception is likely the faucet, which will probably be kept, although getting a new one wouldn’t hurt either...
We have no experience with IKEA appliances so far, but they can’t be that bad.
Refrigerator Förkyld €349
Dishwasher Välgjord €499
Oven Kulinarisk €699
Cooktop MÄSTERLIG €429
Microwave SNABB €449
Extractor hood VINDRUM €239
Sink: domsjö €79 (including DOMSJÖ drain rack)
Handles EKEBODA, countertop SÄLJAN.
Adjustments still needed, which the configurator doesn’t allow, include the panel below the refrigerator. Due to the door frame, a regular door must go there, and I also want the dishwasher front to have a “drawer design.” For that, it seems only the VÅGLIG runner is needed.
There is no more space for any trim pieces on the right and left sides of the tall cabinets because the kitchen protrudes into the room and only about 5-6mm (0.2-0.24 inches) of clearance remains on either side. However, our walls are straight and square, and we will assemble the kitchen entirely ourselves. Cover panels are planned on the right and left sides of both tall cabinets to increase stability.
In theory, the back wall with the two display cabinets could be knocked down completely to open the room, which would then connect to the living/dining area. However, the head of the household strongly objects: “Then the living room would have to be renovated as well!” No... I am not doing that. 😀
Sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees. Have I made a serious mistake? Is there potential for improvement? Oh, and yes, the sink being so close to the cooktop is something we’ve had before and never caused problems in over 35 years. Of course, we are also aware that the countertop over the dishwasher to the right will have to be properly supported.
In the past, we have assembled an old Faktum kitchen.
I have been considering replacing our over 35-year-old kitchen model "Rustic Oak" with something new and nice for a while now. After careful consideration, weighing numerous options, and always keeping in mind the limitations the space imposes, here is my current design:
or
I only have space for the kitchen unit along one wall, which is just about 3.47m (11 feet 5 inches) long.
In addition to the new kitchen furniture, the room will be fully renovated. The wood ceiling will be painted white. The old wallpaper will be removed and replaced with new wallpaper. The tile backsplash behind the kitchen units will be taken down, and once the new kitchen is fully installed, a new backsplash will be put up. Switches, sockets, etc., will all be replaced. All connections—electricity, water, drainage, and ventilation—will be relocated to the appropriate points before purchase.
It is also planned to replace all appliances. The current oven is partially defective, and it’s a miracle of biblical proportions that the dishwasher, nicknamed "Methuselah," still works at all. The appliances will also be from IKEA. The only exception is likely the faucet, which will probably be kept, although getting a new one wouldn’t hurt either...
We have no experience with IKEA appliances so far, but they can’t be that bad.
Refrigerator Förkyld €349
Dishwasher Välgjord €499
Oven Kulinarisk €699
Cooktop MÄSTERLIG €429
Microwave SNABB €449
Extractor hood VINDRUM €239
Sink: domsjö €79 (including DOMSJÖ drain rack)
Handles EKEBODA, countertop SÄLJAN.
Adjustments still needed, which the configurator doesn’t allow, include the panel below the refrigerator. Due to the door frame, a regular door must go there, and I also want the dishwasher front to have a “drawer design.” For that, it seems only the VÅGLIG runner is needed.
There is no more space for any trim pieces on the right and left sides of the tall cabinets because the kitchen protrudes into the room and only about 5-6mm (0.2-0.24 inches) of clearance remains on either side. However, our walls are straight and square, and we will assemble the kitchen entirely ourselves. Cover panels are planned on the right and left sides of both tall cabinets to increase stability.
In theory, the back wall with the two display cabinets could be knocked down completely to open the room, which would then connect to the living/dining area. However, the head of the household strongly objects: “Then the living room would have to be renovated as well!” No... I am not doing that. 😀
Sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees. Have I made a serious mistake? Is there potential for improvement? Oh, and yes, the sink being so close to the cooktop is something we’ve had before and never caused problems in over 35 years. Of course, we are also aware that the countertop over the dishwasher to the right will have to be properly supported.
In the past, we have assembled an old Faktum kitchen.
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IKEA-Experte13 Jan 2015 20:10Hello, the floor plan would still be helpful to possibly have some improvement suggestions.
In the predecessor of VÄLGJORD (ENASTAENDE), significant issues with drying the dishes were described here. Whether this is better with VÄLGJORD, I do not know.
In the predecessor of VÄLGJORD (ENASTAENDE), significant issues with drying the dishes were described here. Whether this is better with VÄLGJORD, I do not know.
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KnolleJupp13 Jan 2015 23:19I should mention that the measurements are only rough estimates! Only the upper wall is relevant here, as this is where the current kitchen unit is located. This wall is approximately 3.47m (11 feet 5 inches) wide, and all connections are on this side. The planner shows the width of the kitchen unit at the top as 3.454m (11 feet 4 inches).
The door on the right leads to the hallway and is usually open, serving as the main entrance to the kitchen. The left wall is an exterior wall, and the door on the left leads outside to the terrace. The door at the bottom opens into the living/dining area. This wall is non-load-bearing and could theoretically be removed, but this is out of the question due to the extensive work it would require.
Dining room is actually the wrong term here, since meals are eaten at a table in the kitchen! This table is positioned along the wall opposite the kitchen unit, with three chairs. The two cabinets there are intended to store cups, glasses, plates, etc. They might even be modified so that their doors open upwards.
Regarding the assembly or installation of the new kitchen, we can take our time since we still have a small secondary kitchen in the basement – the previously mentioned Faktum kitchen.
What I’ve already learned is that all non-IKEA appliances can be integrated relatively easily, but a fully integrated dishwasher can cause challenges. That’s why we are opting for the corresponding IKEA model for the dishwasher.
As for the cabinet fronts, I am currently undecided between Bodbyn and KROKTORP. Laxarby and GRYTNÄS are less likely. The planner currently shows a total of €4,854. This breaks down to €2,743 for appliances and €2,111 for furniture. Accessories such as lighting (probably Omlopp), drawer organizers, and fittings for the Grundtal rails are additional.
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IKEA-Experte14 Jan 2015 17:12Is the storage space sufficient? Otherwise, I wonder why not place the table in front of the door to the dining room if it is rarely used anyway? Also, higher cabinets might be possible if the wooden ceiling were removed.
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IKEA-Experte14 Jan 2015 17:14By the way, the 86cm (34 inch) high dishwashers with Vario hinges from Siemens / Bosch / Neff allow for 80cm (31.5 inch) high fronts.
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KnolleJupp14 Jan 2015 17:54Yes, I’ve thought about that too. 😉
The doors need to remain unobstructed, including the lower door to the living room.
The ceiling is made of wooden panels, which are going to be painted white. In theory, the taller 2.40m (7 ft 10 in) option could also be installed. With legs, the kitchen units would then be at least 2.47m (8 ft 1 in) high. However, the entire ceiling would need to be removed to allow some extra clearance above (the refrigerator/oven needs some ventilation space). Above the wooden paneling, the ceiling is raw, untreated concrete...
Additionally, my mother wouldn’t be able to reach the top shelves without a step ladder.
I think storage space is sufficient. Under the 60cm (24 inch) cooktop would be a large 80cm (31 inch) base cabinet with deep drawers. This will be used for cutlery, pots, pans, etc. The sink cabinet will also have a drawer with an additional small inner drawer. Cleaning supplies will go into the small 20cm (8 inch) drawer next to the sink cabinet. The unused oven and microwave components will be stored under the oven.
Plates, cups, and glasses will be stored on the opposite side. I am still considering whether to use 80cm (31 inch) high cabinets there instead of 60cm (24 inch), and whether to add internal lighting.
The whole setup would provide less countertop space than now, because currently, we only have one tall cabinet (which houses the refrigerator). The oven is traditionally installed below the cooktop but will now be built in at a higher level.
The “enclosed space” would actually be larger with the new kitchen than before, since, as mentioned, the old kitchen only has one tall cabinet and everything is 20cm (8 inches) lower. However, the microwave currently sits on a large shelf above the dining table, which would then be removed.
For waste, there will be a standard freestanding trash bin. Above it, a shelf (such as VÄRDE(102.413.39)) will be mounted to hold the Nespresso machine, toaster, bread slicer, and other items when not in use.
A television will be mounted on the right wall facing the hallway.
The doors need to remain unobstructed, including the lower door to the living room.
The ceiling is made of wooden panels, which are going to be painted white. In theory, the taller 2.40m (7 ft 10 in) option could also be installed. With legs, the kitchen units would then be at least 2.47m (8 ft 1 in) high. However, the entire ceiling would need to be removed to allow some extra clearance above (the refrigerator/oven needs some ventilation space). Above the wooden paneling, the ceiling is raw, untreated concrete...
Additionally, my mother wouldn’t be able to reach the top shelves without a step ladder.
I think storage space is sufficient. Under the 60cm (24 inch) cooktop would be a large 80cm (31 inch) base cabinet with deep drawers. This will be used for cutlery, pots, pans, etc. The sink cabinet will also have a drawer with an additional small inner drawer. Cleaning supplies will go into the small 20cm (8 inch) drawer next to the sink cabinet. The unused oven and microwave components will be stored under the oven.
Plates, cups, and glasses will be stored on the opposite side. I am still considering whether to use 80cm (31 inch) high cabinets there instead of 60cm (24 inch), and whether to add internal lighting.
The whole setup would provide less countertop space than now, because currently, we only have one tall cabinet (which houses the refrigerator). The oven is traditionally installed below the cooktop but will now be built in at a higher level.
The “enclosed space” would actually be larger with the new kitchen than before, since, as mentioned, the old kitchen only has one tall cabinet and everything is 20cm (8 inches) lower. However, the microwave currently sits on a large shelf above the dining table, which would then be removed.
For waste, there will be a standard freestanding trash bin. Above it, a shelf (such as VÄRDE(102.413.39)) will be mounted to hold the Nespresso machine, toaster, bread slicer, and other items when not in use.
A television will be mounted on the right wall facing the hallway.
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