Non Standard base units

annieb1981

Hi there,
As a result of our cowboy builder, our new utility isn't going to be just how we want it. Our back door position means that a standard base unit depth would sit out a few cm over the door opening. The distance between the wall and the edge of the door opening is 54cm. This will also affect standard size worktop depth. The room itself isn't big so we were hoping to get a good deal on units and worktop but I fear due to the funny sizing it won't be that simple! Any ideas or recommendations? I looked up flat pack kitchens but they are expensive!

LRW66

Hi a standard Howdens unit is 575mm but you have a 60mm service gap at back that can be cut away easily ... leaves you 515 mm plus 20mm for door =535 , t cut back worktop leaves you 5 mm overhang ... tight not impossible though

annieb1981

LRW66 wrote: »

Hi a standard Howdens unit is 575mm but you have a 60mm service gap at back that can be cut away easily ... leaves you 515 mm plus 20mm for door =535 , t cut back worktop leaves you 5 mm overhang ... tight not impossible though

Really! That would work, I wonder is this something only some suppliers do? If we order flatpack there is the option to cut down also, but I wouldn't want to be paying a big price for something I could potentially destroy in the process :think:

LRW66

Be easier to see if it’s fea possible to shorten width of door

LRW66

Howdens units come pre built you basically lay it on side and trim back to the backing panel .. is 540mmto the frame or edge of architrave?

LRW66

I fit kitchens ,,, the other option is using wall units and putting legs on them but you loose space , there about 270mm in depth

annieb1981

LRW66 wrote: »

Be easier to see if it’s fea possible to shorten width of door

Def not an option unfortunately. External door with window attached. Has already caused problems because said builder messed up gap, threshold etc. If that door is touched again I do not think it would survive and it would cost more than a few kitchen units to replace

LRW66

A wall unit if it’s going to be that tight might be the answer depending on layout , you could bring them further out screw the legs to bottom and cut back worktop to a size your happy with, simply put a timber strapped frame on wall to required depth !

LRW66

Go into Howdens and double check there sizes if you need a account holder message me

FreeBear

LRW66 wrote: »

I fit kitchens ,,, the other option is using wall units and putting legs on them but you loose space , there about 270mm in depth

I have also used wall units as base units. Also trimmed down a standard flat pack base unit to fit under a worktop for various reasons. With a router, it is quite easy to cut new slots for the back panels, and the holes for dowels are trivial.
With the right tools, nothing is impossible.

PasturesNew

In for a penny, in for a pound, could you buy another door... and have it fitted so it opens outwards? I know that's a door to buy, but it might be less hassle/cost in the longer term than trying to rethink/change units.