Council House Kitchen Standard

Mmac19

MovingForwards said:

So an internet search for small kitchen ideas, small kitchen space saving ideas, there's loads around and nothing has to be done immediately.

Also dont rule out putting up higher shelves and using a folding stool to reach them.

Is it a galley style kitchen or things just on one side? If the latter then some form of folding shelf would create extra working space, then it tucks away when not in use.

Can you do a drawing of the kitchen and mark on it where things are, that way we can come up with useable ideas.

Have done a Google small but haven't found any ideas for something THIS small yet.
Things just on one side, there's only space for one counter width, the remaining space is just enough to stand in. No space for folding shelves as there would be nowhere to stand. 
Good idea on the high shelves though, will keep them out of the way from head bumps! Thanks for the tip. Didn't realise I could upload images, will give it a go. 

Mmac19

Mmac19 said:

MovingForwards said:

So an internet search for small kitchen ideas, small kitchen space saving ideas, there's loads around and nothing has to be done immediately.

Also dont rule out putting up higher shelves and using a folding stool to reach them.

Is it a galley style kitchen or things just on one side? If the latter then some form of folding shelf would create extra working space, then it tucks away when not in use.

Can you do a drawing of the kitchen and mark on it where things are, that way we can come up with useable ideas.

Have done a Google small but haven't found any ideas for something THIS small yet.
Things just on one side, there's only space for one counter width, the remaining space is just enough to stand in. No space for folding shelves as there would be nowhere to stand. 
Good idea on the high shelves though, will keep them out of the way from head bumps! Thanks for the tip. Didn't realise I could upload images, will give it a go. 

Obviously not to scale and working from memory!
There is obviously no cooker or washing machine provided, but that's where the spaces for those items are.

MovingForwards

@Doozergirl can you come up with any ideas or provide links for ideas?

Seashell517

Do you need to use both doors? I think one goes to an outhouse? If so I'd be tempted to put a bookcase against the unused door and use that as a larder. 

It's totally possible to cook in a small kitchen though. The one in my first flat was 2mx2.3m, although it was slightly better laid out than that as it had units/worktops on three walls. When more than one person was cooking we used the dining table in the living room as effectively another worktop, as they was only standing room for one..

When IKEA is open again they usually have a small kitchen in store with lots of space saving ideas. 

Things like: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/kungsfors-suspension-rail-with-shelf-wll-grid-stainless-steel-s19254332/
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/ideas/small-kitchen-ideas-for-a-one-wall-space-pub1e566501

HampshireH

Mmac19 said:

Mmac19 said:

MovingForwards said:

So an internet search for small kitchen ideas, small kitchen space saving ideas, there's loads around and nothing has to be done immedia notely.

Also dont rule out putting up higher shelves and using a folding stool to reach them.

Is it a galley style kitchen or things just on one side? If the latter then some form of folding shelf would create extra working space, then it tucks away when not in use.

Can you do a drawing of the kitchen and mark on it where things are, that way we can come up with useable ideas.

Have done a Google small but haven't found any ideas for something THIS small yet.
Things just on one side, there's only space for one counter width, the remaining space is just enough to stand in. No space for folding shelves as there would be nowhere to stand. 
Good idea on the high shelves though, will keep them out of the way from head bumps! Thanks for the tip. Didn't realise I could upload images, will give it a go. 

Obviously not to scale and working from memory!
There is obviously no cooker or washing machine provided, but that's where the spaces for those items are.

Above to 500mm fridge space you could put a worktop and in high corner shelves /cupboard (probably shelves would be better). Have an under counter fridge/freezer

Could also put in another small cupboard to the other side of the cooker above the counter - a 300mm one or 400mm depending on gas/elsc cooker.

Get power in the external building and put your freezer out there.  A door isn't that expansive to get hung with a lock on and it would need to be initially. Perhaps there would be local charitible organisations which could help?

Unfortunately some older houses just aren't very big.

RAS

Thanks for the plan. How high is the ceiling? Any chance of putting a high shelf above the window for things you don't use often? Could even use the long walls as well.

And a worktop over the fridge space? You might be able to get a small 30-40cmcupboard between the window and the corner on that side, although minus a door might be easier to use?

Which way do the two doors open? As this might affect how you use the long walls? 
Thin shelves on the walls as marked, these don't have to be high, but allow clear access to the limited workspace, round the corners, though. Or use racking on which to hang things.

Put bins in the outhouse and perhaps find an old metal locker that you can use for some bulkier products like washing powder and tins? And use the outhouse for things like buckets and mops etc?

2bFrank

Its not what you want to hear, but sorry to say but the floor plan you provided would be deemed adequate in regards to meeting housing needs, councils have a similar requirement to mortgages, i.e.

They need an area to prepare food (Doesn't state exact dimensions however if you can put a chopping board there is would be deemed adequate.
space and facilities (gas or electric) to heat food (this doesn't even have to be a cooker area, microwave and hob are acceptable, long as there is space and power available).
Potable water facilities and suitable drainage (basically running drinkable water and somewhere to drain it, e.g. sink)

There is no requirement for storage space or even space for a fridge. I have lived in a place with a similar kitchen set up as yourself, but one of them doors led to a very small pantry where I could put an ironing board and store some food, which helped. Its horrible to but is very workable, you need to get creative with storage solutions. Some great ideas already given, I used something like this (https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/bekvaem-kitchen-trolley-birch-30240348) to store pans and give me an extra place to prep food, I simply wheeled it out of the way when needed.

RAS

Another random thought: if you cant put a high shelf on thw wall between the fridge and door, could you put up Shaker pegs? That might enable you to hang a collapsible step and a set of "shoe-bags" for small items?

theoretica

There are some chopping boards/work surfaces that can go over sinks.

Mmac19

2bFrank said:

Its not what you want to hear, but sorry to say but the floor plan you provided would be deemed adequate in regards to meeting housing needs, councils have a similar requirement to mortgages, i.e.

They need an area to prepare food (Doesn't state exact dimensions however if you can put a chopping board there is would be deemed adequate.
space and facilities (gas or electric) to heat food (this doesn't even have to be a cooker area, microwave and hob are acceptable, long as there is space and power available).
Potable water facilities and suitable drainage (basically running drinkable water and somewhere to drain it, e.g. sink)

There is no requirement for storage space or even space for a fridge. I have lived in a place with a similar kitchen set up as yourself, but one of them doors led to a very small pantry where I could put an ironing board and store some food, which helped. Its horrible to but is very workable, you need to get creative with storage solutions. Some great ideas already given, I used something like this to store pans and give me an extra place to prep food, I simply wheeled it out of the way when needed.

A bad answer is better than no answer! Thank you for your help. Looking at the IKEA trolleys now and they look great.