Work Starting On The New Kitchen
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After 10 years in our house the kitchen is starting to look a little tired.
So a nice man came out, measured up, had a chat about what we wanted & came up wit this as a first stab at one half of the kitchen, the doors will be a little darker, but I'm pretty happy with it.
Having boiling water tap, induction hob, LED tape under cabinet lighting, dark Zebrano real wood tops, sprayed & laqured doors in ant RAL number we want.
So a nice man came out, measured up, had a chat about what we wanted & came up wit this as a first stab at one half of the kitchen, the doors will be a little darker, but I'm pretty happy with it.
Having boiling water tap, induction hob, LED tape under cabinet lighting, dark Zebrano real wood tops, sprayed & laqured doors in ant RAL number we want.
I like it, but the wall unit between the windows looks rather solitary.
I'd get an integrated washing machine as well rather than a lumpy old white thing.
How about having the oven in a tall unit next to the door?
NB If the bit in the foreground is a breakfast bar (which it may not be), where do people's knees go?
I'd get an integrated washing machine as well rather than a lumpy old white thing.
How about having the oven in a tall unit next to the door?
NB If the bit in the foreground is a breakfast bar (which it may not be), where do people's knees go?
Edited by Simpo Two on Saturday 22 August 22:00
Simpo Two said:
I like it, but the wall unit between the windows looks rather solitary.
I'd get an integrated washing machine as well rather than a lumpy old white thing.
How about having the oven in a tall unit next to the door?
NB If the bit in the foreground is a breakfast bar (which it may not be), where do people's knees go?
The unit between the windows is not ideal, but below it is the dishwasher & the wall unit is where the plates go, still undecided on that one unit at the moment though.I'd get an integrated washing machine as well rather than a lumpy old white thing.
How about having the oven in a tall unit next to the door?
NB If the bit in the foreground is a breakfast bar (which it may not be), where do people's knees go?
Edited by Simpo Two on Saturday 22 August 22:00
The washing machine is actually a nice silver item, recently purchased.
Thought about am eye level oven next to the door, but I HAVE to have the nice radiused corners on the wood worktops.
The unit in the foreground is the peninsular unit, the breakfast bar is just behind the image viewpoint
TheDetailDoctor said:
The unit between the windows is not ideal, but below it is the dishwasher & the wall unit is where the plates go, still undecided on that one unit at the moment though.
OK, good ergonomics. How about an open-fronted unit with visible plate-rack? It might look less boxy that way.TheDetailDoctor said:
Thought about am eye level oven next to the door, but I HAVE to have the nice radiused corners on the wood worktops.
Yes, I like them too. I fitted one last year and they're surprisingly roomy. Mine was gloss white so only about £200 from a DIY shed, but my neighbours were quoted £800 for a fancy oak one...Simpo Two said:
OK, good ergonomics. How about an open-fronted unit with visible plate-rack? It might look less boxy that way.
Nice idea, may go for a glass fronted unit, with the radiused doors.Simpo Two said:
Yes, I like them too. I fitted one last year and they're surprisingly roomy. Mine was gloss white so only about £200 from a DIY shed, but my neighbours were quoted £800 for a fancy oak one...
I think the wood we plumped for was about £900 a length.TheDetailDoctor said:
UpTheIron said:
Agree with comment about solitary high level unit. Perhaps lose it by swapping dishwasher and washing machine location, put places in high level unit there instead.
What a bloody good idea.
Get a tap with a detachable head too - they are dead handy!
As well as that solitary unit problem you've already solved I would also suggest:
- Take a real close look at your sink choice.& position. It's good to have a lot of free space either side of the sink unit - thin one side for dirty, one for dry.
- Same goes for your hob - protect the space either side.
- Plan where your countertop items are going to go - tea-making stuff, microwave, breadbin, coffee machine, etc. These can really mess up that large, clean space.
- Consider door openings (washing machine, microwave). I think most are left-hinged, which might drive positions.
- You can also start thinking about wall-mounted stuff - shelves (same wood as cabinets or counter?), hook racks, power sockets. How about a bookshelf for your cookbooks (keep it away from the fat spatter of the hob)? Though not critical, it's a smart move to have some ideas in your mind.
- Is it possible to add a small radius on the internal corners of the counter (e.g. hob area to sink area)?
TheDetailDoctor said:
Simpo Two said:
OK, good ergonomics. How about an open-fronted unit with visible plate-rack? It might look less boxy that way.
Nice idea, may go for a glass fronted unit, with the radiused doors.Simpo Two said:
Yes, I like them too. I fitted one last year and they're surprisingly roomy. Mine was gloss white so only about £200 from a DIY shed, but my neighbours were quoted £800 for a fancy oak one...
I think the wood we plumped for was about £900 a length.UpTheIron said:
Get a tap with a detachable head too - they are dead handy!
But only if you have sufficient water pressure.TheDetailDoctor said:
Simpo Two said:
Yes, I like them too. I fitted one last year and they're surprisingly roomy. Mine was gloss white so only about £200 from a DIY shed, but my neighbours were quoted £800 for a fancy oak one...
I think the wood we plumped for was about £900 a length.Rags said:
Who did you use to get this brilliant plan?
I had moben in last week who I felt were a little over priced and didnt give me a 'visual' representation of what my kitchen my look like.
Perhaps if they did, it would help sell it to me and help me overcome their highly priced kitchen!
Used a chap called Mark Hanner, he's based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire - www.thekitchendesigner.co.ukI had moben in last week who I felt were a little over priced and didnt give me a 'visual' representation of what my kitchen my look like.
Perhaps if they did, it would help sell it to me and help me overcome their highly priced kitchen!
Should have the quote & more images later today with a little luck.
Edited by TheDetailDoctor on Monday 24th August 11:51
GTO-3R said:
He uses Planit which is a good system and a good start.
But, why do you want to eat facing the wall? Instead of the peninsular why not have a long island with seating at the end so you can at least eat with a view of the room and look out the windows!
The b/fast bar is really just for the kids to sit at when doing homework etc. We may be getting a window put in there too at a later date.But, why do you want to eat facing the wall? Instead of the peninsular why not have a long island with seating at the end so you can at least eat with a view of the room and look out the windows!
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