KITCHEN LAYOUT

[Bahco]

As per the title I am doing my kitchen but am not very creative so would appreciate some ideas.

The pics below will give you an idea of current layout which I wish to change completely.

The room is 2.7 metres by 2.16,

Any ideas welcome and will post as I go.

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[ColJack]

I recon you're best off sticking to the current layout..

try a combined WM / TD.. frees up space but means you can't dry one load while washing another..

 

[Bahco]

Hi Col

It probably is the best use of space but ..........I hate it and want to change it!

Washer dryers are supposedly very unreliable so won't be splashing out for one but I could always relocate the dryer.

I can relocate all the services myself apart from the cooker but stuck for ideas.

 

[ColJack]

no chance of an extension out sideways? ( the window side? )

 

[Bahco]

no chance of an extension out sideways? ( the window side? )

The other side of the windows is a conservatory so would it be feasible do you think?

 

[ColJack]

oh yeah, i see it through the windows now I'm looking for it..

that scuppers that idea then..

could take that window out and extend into the conservatory for a "breakfast bar" type thing..?

or block the doorway and have the conservatory as a kitchen / breakfast room?

do us a quick sketch of the downstairs layout and any room you might have in the garden..?

 

[Richard C]

could take that window out and extend into the conservatory for a "breakfast bar" type thing..?
or block the doorway and have the conservatory as a kitchen / breakfast room?

Be carefull what you do as either of these may turn your cons. into an extension & it will then have to comply with all relevant Building regs. We've had at least 2 recent cases of kitchen/conservatories in the Forum archive where such work is affecting the sale/purchase of a property (non compliant building work/no certificates), one OP withdrew from the purchase on the advice of his solicitor & the other is now very concerned he won't be able to sell his property as it's been picked up on a potential buyers survey. This sort of thing is being picked up with ever increasing regualrity now, I suspect mainly due to HIPS.

Only thing I would change is put the cooker on the r/h side with a work surface either side.

 

[Bahco]

From what I remember doing my Domestic Energy Assessor course..........

A conservatory has to be separated from the main dwelling by external doors or the U value is greatly affected or it then becomes part of the main dwelling and is (as Richard says) subject to building regs.

Good idea anyway.

Only thing I would change is put the cooker on the r/h side with a work surface either side.

Where abouts would you put this?

 

[Richard C]

It's a little more involved than that but it's one of the main reasons.

Really need to see the overall layout & think about how you use the space, you can walk a surprisingly long way in a kitchen & you don't really want to make it worse by a bad layout. I thought the cooker was on the L/h side but having blown up the pics, I can see now it's right down the back! Presumable that run of units is on the 2.7 meter side? Where you put it exactly will depend on other factors such as location/availabitlty of sockets & other appliances & the availability of an external wall for a decent extractor fan which you should have (&, again, is a BR requirement on new & major refurbishments). Having a good section of work space either side of the cooker for food preparation & somewhere to put pans when cooking is ideal. It's also good to have space either side of the sink & take advantage of natural light so I would probably leave that where it is.

 

[Steve]

Definitely lose the washer and dryer. Possibly under the stairs? Or in a cubby outside? Our dryer is in the shed (but the supply to the shed was specced as such to accommodate it). And it would be relatively easy for us to put the washer under the stairs - drainage and water are nearby.

could you make it open plan to the room next door? kitchen diner? This would allow you to extend the new layout into the next room, while creating a bar.

I'd like to see the cooker in the middle of the back wall - where the dryer is (or the appliance under the kettle if its not the dryer)

Its a very tricky space as it is. I also dont like the fridge freezer. I'd like to see under counter appliances in such a small room - the FF dominates the room.

First thing to do is make a scale plan drawing in 600mm boxes and see where everything fits. take major appliances to be 600mm squares.

 

[Bahco]

Some good points Steve and will put them to the missus.

Open plan is a no go as it is a bungalow with a dormer on top and the wall is holding up an RSJ.

Fridge is too big as well as you point out.

B&Q are going to plan a kitchen for me on Thursday so will let you know.

Thanks for comments and keep them coming.

 

[mac3]

knock a quick sketch up of the layout on microsoft paint...you'll find it;'ll increase the feedback as the photos arent helping!

 

[Bahco]

Here is a diagram...........

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[Steve]

here you go mate, stuff B&Q, have a gander at this!

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spent way too long on it lol. with the dimensions you gave it just fits, there is margin for error on the cooker wall, because the corner cabinets normally have a void at the back corner, but the other two walls only have 5mm margin.

 

[Bahco]

Thanks Steve.

We will scrutinise later.