Kitchen layout preferences? input needed!

phil_b_2

Hi all,

Designing a kitchen layout and I'm struggling to decide on what will work best from a functional point of view, as well as a livable space point of view.

Take a look at the attached and see what you think of these 3 options. I was thinking a massive island would be nice, but feel a smaller island and peninsula setup would probably be more practical.

I'd prefer to keep the kitchen action further up top and away from the lounge area (noise/smells etc). But it's not as sexy as a big island is it??

There's a respectable amount of clearance around worktops in A and B, ranging from 850mm - 1100mm.

note: restricted head height under stairs means base units can only go in the lower area. There is a step up in to the dining bit, then bifolds out on to garden.

All suggestions welcome!

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SalsaDanca

My first thought was that it's a good idea to put all the fridge freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher under the stairs to make a utility area. But do you really want the dishwasher so far from the work surfaces and the cupboards? You'll be carrying everything across the room when you load the dishwasher, and back when you unload it.

Will the island only have cupboards in it, or could you run power to it and put some of the appliances there? It might be convenient to have a small fridge closer to the cooking area, as well as the main fridge freezer.

The chimney is the natural place for the hob. If you put it in the peninsular as shown in picture A, have you remembered that you'll need an extractor hood above it?

Doozergirl

For me it's a no brainer. Big island.

I hate corner units, they're useless.

Peninsular will reduce flexibility in the dining room too.

ic

I'd agree to go with the island, and avoid corner units. Try and put your dishwasher close to where you will store pots/pans/plates/bowls/cutlery/etc - after all you want to be able to open the dishwasher and easily transfer everything to where they have to go without putting in the miles.

Could the hob go on the island with a hood above? I assume yes given you put it on the peninsular.

That'd free up space in the chimney to have more cupboards - or perhaps have wall mounted ovens (you haven't indicated where your oven is - is it a range in the diagrams?).

casper_g

Of the three options shown I'd go for B, but try to move the dishwasher to the cupboard next to the sink.

There may be a decent layout with a big island that would work well in the space, but C definitely isn't it. Neither the sink nor he hob has a decent amount of worktop near it, and for me it just wouldn't be a good work space.

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big island too, but if you so lots of entertaining then make that island moveable.

If you do not mind an industrial look, would put 2 of these or similar on the ceiling above the island so you can easily get to mains voltage
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Palazzoli-508226-Angled-Surface-Socket-Blue-230V-3-Pin-2P-E-32-Amp/283121190724?hash=item41eb568744:g:znMAAOSwE29a4Gvr

move the gas meter outside

boliston

im not a fan of peninsulars or islands - prefer stuff along the walls only as looks a lot less cluttered

EssexExile

No island, two peninsulars. There, I think that's every option covered.

System

Big island is the nicest layout there, definitely the most potential for looking good

EssexExile

the_r_sole wrote: »

Big island is the nicest layout there, definitely the most potential for looking good

And there's me thinking a practical workspace was the main idea.

jonnygee2

A) For me is out, especially if there are kids - I'd worry that moving hot pans in between the hobs and the sink (e.g. to drain them) I'd likely collide with someone.

Is better. Lots of cupboard space, but

C) Looks like the best kitchen for me. The sink is right by the cooker - where I like it as often need to move between the two. The area behind on the island can be used for prep work, giving you one long working space to use. Plus, bigger island and a more open look through from lounge to dining room.

So another vote for C.