Need feedback for kitchen design
Debbie Rizzetto
9 years ago
Hello - I'm getting ready have my original 1949 kitchen remodeled and and trying to decide between 2 floor plans, so would like some Houzzer feedback.
Option 1 leverages the existing placement of the appliances and would be the cheaper of options. However, I would need to add a pantry unit in the breakfast area to make up for the storage I'd lose by adding a dishwasher. I'm not crazy about having a "z" cabinet to the left of the stove, but in order to maintain enough clearance at that entry way I'm unable to put a standard shape/size cabinet. This option also leaves some dead space left of stove.
Option 2 is the best use of the space allowing me to add a lot more surface space on both sides of the kitchen and I would not need the expensive pantry unit in the b-nook. This option requires one of the doorways to move toward the center of wall so that I have more of a galley kitchen. My concern with this configuration is the position of the fridge being right at one of the entry ways. Has anyone done this with success? Seems terribly awkward to have the fridge right at an entrance.
Thoughts? Thanks!
Option 1 leverages the existing placement of the appliances and would be the cheaper of options. However, I would need to add a pantry unit in the breakfast area to make up for the storage I'd lose by adding a dishwasher. I'm not crazy about having a "z" cabinet to the left of the stove, but in order to maintain enough clearance at that entry way I'm unable to put a standard shape/size cabinet. This option also leaves some dead space left of stove.
Option 2 is the best use of the space allowing me to add a lot more surface space on both sides of the kitchen and I would not need the expensive pantry unit in the b-nook. This option requires one of the doorways to move toward the center of wall so that I have more of a galley kitchen. My concern with this configuration is the position of the fridge being right at one of the entry ways. Has anyone done this with success? Seems terribly awkward to have the fridge right at an entrance.
Thoughts? Thanks!
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9 years agolefty47
9 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
PROLauren Jacobsen Interior Design
9 years agoDebbie Rizzetto thanked Lauren Jacobsen Interior DesignDebbie Rizzetto
9 years agoDebbie Rizzetto
9 years ago@Lauren - My contractor did the measuring and will do the install. Only reason for HD is that they're having a promo on KitchenMaid cabinets, so I had them do the layout to get a quote. Price for the cabinets in option 2 came about $12K after discounts with an all plywood upgrade for the Thornton door style painted finish. That said, not a bad idea to investigate other options with a cabinet company. Thanks for the feedback!
Adding a few pics of existing kitchen for those interested.
emilyam819
9 years ago
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9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoCould you consider a different appliance layout to allow for more light and better counter, sink to stove utilization? Fridge where the stove is, could still be cabinet depth or recessed. A 33" corner would allow for a six inch baking pan cabinet right of the stove with a bit of counter. And a pantry cabinet right of the fridge, left gable and an end corner cabinet with a 12" cabinet between gable and end corner, to allow for a bit of counter and light (roomy looking) passage. Of course, electrical for the stove will have to be changed if possible and may be the limitation for this option. I agree with Kitchen Works LLC, have your appliances available to the contractor for good measuring.
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PROSpatial Fx
9 years agoClearly, the galley-style option is best. The HD layout is a no-go.
There is no "good" place for the fridge, but, all things considered, the upper left corner is the least objectionable circulation-wise. Your local designer can work out the cabinet details, etc. Attached is a q/d idea to illustrate.
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