Kitchen/diner layout dilemma
We are gradually renovating a 1600s stone farmhouse (5 bed) and removing the 1980s pub style decor that came with it. The house was extensively renovated in the 80s so walls are breeze block, loads of rsjs etc. No structural constraints but the walls are thick and the windows small with stone mullions, so daylight is limited.
We will remove the wall between the kitchen diner both to increase light in these dark rooms and to make it a more usable space. We’ll keep the original beam but remove the fake beams and the artex! The room when opened up could be an open plan or broken plan layout. We have a separate lounge and another reception room, so this room just needs to be a kitchen diner. It’s roughly 4x10m in total. We think we will need to add a pier or steel to manage lateral load but the wall we are removing (although made of breeze block) isn’t load bearing.
After extensive thought and research, we can’t work out the best kitchen layout as a starting point, as there are so many options. The aesthetic will be relaxed rustic and simple, something that feels like it’s been there a while. We have salvaged parquet we want to use so the flooring will be on the dark side.
Wish list
-Large cooks kitchen to fit with a large-ish property, space for parents and teenagers to be in the kitchen together without constantly getting in each other’s way (if possible!)
-Island or maybe peninsula for 5 or 6 to gather round
- separate 8 seater dining table
- sofa or 2 armchairs
- Maximise light
I’d appreciate any ideas on kitchen layout as I’m completely stuck!
Thank you
Comments (6)
The Living House
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Catherine Wright
Original Authorlast yearThanks for taking the time to comment, lots of useful ideas. I think planning our most used hotspots and routes through will be a good starting point to narrow down the options.
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last yearwe have a very similar project - another converted pub! now our own house, renovated with added 'character' as the property was cleared in the 90's. have a look at our pics & folio it might inspire. we worked with the structure as much as practical to create our home. happy to help if you are in Hampshire
Catherine Wright
Original Authorlast yearThank you - I enjoyed looking through some of your projects. I’m in Yorkshire so not local to you, but appreciate you sharing some ideas.
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