Would a small kitchen put you off

phoebe1989seb

patricia..xx wrote: »

No SPACE for oven or dishwasher would put me off. No room for a table but a dining room next door, not a problem at all. When we had a small kitchen we maximised space and fit in a 55cm wide fridge freezer and 45cm dishwasher. Drawers instead of bottom cupboards are also a brilliant idea.

So in answer to your question, it wouldn't put me off if I could see how it could fit my needs. But if it was remotely not my taste or a bit old I would knock off a bit from the price to reflect the fact I would have the hassle of replacing it.

I agree about the use of drawers - they are way more practical especially in smaller spaces, IMHO, and although we never had whole banks of them in our previous smaller kitchen (just single drawers above the cupboards) we made sure to incorporate plenty in our super-duper new large ktchen

witchy1066

I would prefer a dining kitchen but if the kitchen was big enough for , washer , fridge freezer and at least 6 base units I would be happy with dining room providing its directly off the kitchen, OP your kitchen would be too small for me, I don't mind not having a cooker LOL, I hate cooking but I like space

Eliza_2

It's horses for courses really isn't it. I couldn't care less about a kitchen as long as I had somewhere to prepare meals - the washing machine etc can go elsewhere and dishwashers and tumble dryers too if I had them/couldn't live without them. Def not important. For me a comfy sitting room and a private garden would be the deal breakers. But above all of that - location!

If you're really concerned, make sure the plans and pricing for knocking down the wall are on show with maybe copies available for everyone to see and they can then decide.

Owain_Moneysaver

I don't like large kitchens, but no space for an oven is a deal-breaker. I like pizza! Having the tumble dryer in the garage is just plain inconvenient.

Strapped

LEJC wrote: »

The pic above is what we did with a small kitchen and dining room....there is a utility off to the right which houses the fridge and washing machine a small workspace and leads on to guest loo...but it doesnt seem to have put anyone off...the property rented at full price in 8 days.

Now, that WOULD drive me mad, having to open a door to the utility every time I wanted to take milk out of the fridge. The previous occupants of this house had a similar arrangement and that was the first thing we changed.

I think most people prefer a large kitchen, but everything has a price. Ours in not large, but is in an extension to the original cottage that is as large as it could be, and opens to an eating area (the original kitchen) so feels OK. No oven would be ridiculous for a family though.

tealady

Hi
I know people who have a galley kitchen (think its about 6ft long door at each end) and it was a deal breaker for every buyer as there was no room to expand. I have a smaller house but my kitchen looks bigger due to the layout. Guess its horses for courses really. I use a halogen oven (it's brilliant) because I live alone but still have a full size cooker for when I am cooking for family and friends.

Fraise

Westie22 wrote: »

Looking for plenty of opinions please

Would a small kitchen put you off buying a house?

The house has a separate dining room of 11'2" x 9'9" and a kitchen of 9'9" x 8'9" (at widest points). There are 3 double cupboards and 2 single ones, and a small cupboard over the extractor fan. The kitchen was fitted maybe 6 or 7 years ago, and is still in perfect condition. It is shaker beech style.

There is a gas hob fitted in the worktop, but no freestanding/built in oven (we just use the oven feature of a combination microwave oven).

We have the washing machine in the kitchen but the tumble drier is in the garage. No dishwasher as we never had any need for one. The fridge is under the worktop and the freezer is in a cubby-hole that would have no other use.

We have a worktop area with stools under it in the corner as well to give the feel of an eating area as there is no room for a table.

As I said there is a separate dining room, but is seems the fashion is for the 2 rooms to be joined together all as one. So I'm wondering how much the small kitchen will be putting people off.

I spoke to a builder and he said it would cost about £1200 to take the wall down between the 2 rooms.

Could you not put a full oven in the space where you have the stools and worktop for eating? Really, the essentials in a kitchen are a full oven, fridge/freezer compartment, sink and some worktop with a couple of cupboards and drawers. I know that's basic, but it meets everyone's needs for a kitchen, anything extra is actually a bonus.

mummyroysof3

Personally I don't mind a small kitchen if I've got a dining room right next to it. I think you really need to consider putting in a space for a free standing cooker though even if it means getting rid of the stool area. When we have been house hunting I didn't mind if my fridge freezer had to go in the dining room as long as I didn't have to walk far to it but I wouldn't have wanted the faff of sorting out putting in a cooker. It may cost some money to do but I think it will put off less people if you do it. A 3 bed house aimed at a family will be much more desirable with one.

LEJC

Strapped wrote: »

Now, that WOULD drive me mad, having to open a door to the utility every time I wanted to take milk out of the fridge.

there is no door between our kitchen and utility area...its an archway...so problem solved...no madness needed.

For me a small kitchen doesnt bother...but my one bug bear would be a fridge in the dining room...or worse still a washing machine!

banwa

I wouldn't be put off by a small kitchen provided there is enough room for all the usual appliances, I had one for years and they are incredibly easy to cook in because everything is so close to hand.

I would be really put off by no cooker though. For me too that would be a deal breaker. If you are going to do one thing to make your house more sellable, let it be that.