do I REALLY need an end panel on a larder unit if one side is very very close to wall

motomoto_2

Hi

I'm having a larder unit very very close to a wall ( which is going to have a single radiator on it ) do I really need an end panel ? I have asked the question at Howdens and they said it looks better visually and that they recommend that I do but are they just saying that because of the £ ? Is it possible to have an end panel put on afterwards if I didn't have it ???

thanks in advance

Doozergirl

It's your choice, but it won't be quite finished without it. It sounds like terrible design to start with, to be honest. Something needs to move.

casey

I would have thought that the end panel was needed to make sure the unit is stable.

motomoto_2

Any advice Doozergirl ?


http://my-kitchen.howdens.com/plan/fJd8201230064eNS

Captaincodpiece

motomoto wrote: »

Hi

I'm having a larder unit very very close to a wall ( which is going to have a single radiator on it ) do I really need an end panel ? I have asked the question at Howdens and they said it looks better visually and that they recommend that I do but are they just saying that because of the £ ? Is it possible to have an end panel put on afterwards if I didn't have it ???

thanks in advance

The end panel will only be 18mm so you won't need it. What you will need is a filler strip to give the door clearance past the radiator.

WestonDave

Where on those diagrams is the radiator going to go - if its between the larder unit and the wall near the internal door then I'd not bother with the radiator! The amount of heat that will make it into the room as opposed to being absorbed by the cabinet (and contents!) will be minimal!

Doozergirl

motomoto wrote: »

Any advice Doozergirl ?


http://my-kitchen.howdens.com/plan/fJd8201230064eNS

I can't see a larder unit?

That is more of a 'put cabinets in until they fit' approach more than a kitchen design

MoneyMate

If it's only a visual thing it's your choice, would fitting the end panel cause problems latter fitting the radiator.
Also consider the required air gap required around your new rad for efficient operation .

suisidevw

Doozergirl wrote: »

I can't see a larder unit?

That is more of a 'put cabinets in until they fit' approach more than a kitchen design

I 'think' the large unit against the wall but the designer clearly couldn't be bothered to put knobs on it!

lstar337

If it is larder then surely a radiator next to it is a no-no?

Doozergirl

suisidevw wrote: »

I 'think' the large unit against the wall but the designer clearly couldn't be bothered to put knobs on it!

For some reason I couldn't see all the pictures before.

No way is the radiator going to work efficiently in the situation.

The full design is going to be claustrophobic. I'd remove at least one larder units and move the fridge to that side. If insisting on a larder units, then lose the radiator and opt for plinth heaters.

The position of the hob is shocking.

I can recommend a brilliant fitter but the design plays a big part in the overall success, unsurprisingly.