I made this kitchen design , any advices or things that I should take into consideration before sending it to the carpenter to make it , Please help , I’ll be quite thankful for any advice ?
I made this kitchen design , any advices or things that I should take into consideration before sending it to the carpenter to make it , Please help , I’ll be quite thankful for any advice ?
I’m not sure you have enough lights over the sink. You can cram at least five more in there.
mashedfortune
Why don’t the cabinets go all the way to the ceiling? You have expensive looking ceilings and the cabinets will look inexpensive if they stay that size.
alecm88
I feel it’s fine. Where does the microwave go? Personally I feel the fridge placement might be a bit too far away from prep space, but I don’t really see a better option with the doorway there.
marykd96
The dishwasher needs to be moved to the other side of the sink or measured very carefully because it looks like it won’t open all the way because of the cabinet handles.
As of right now it looks like all the prep work will be done between the sink and the stove and there is plenty of room there for that.
Open cabinets above a stove top? Grease and dust collector. Put a trash can in a cabinet so you don’t lose space on a walkway and so it’s conveniently placed. The breakfast bar needs to be extended over the seats so someone can sit there comfortably, or have no seats and leave it.
nowwithaddedsnark
Why the doorway? Can it be dealt with?
I would put some open shelves on the end of the fridge block to sort of soften it. I also quite dislike abrupt ends on cabinets and would extend it with a taper to the wall if you can’t get rid of that door.
Is there a plan to have an overhang at the breakfast bar?
Also, I would personally put a concealed rangehood instead of the feature hood
JHuttIII
1: is the oven exhaust going into the wall? Otherwise, not sure how that would work with the light above it.
2: I think you may find your dishwasher placement extremely problematic being right up against the adjacent cabinets. If you’re measurements are not spot-fucking-on, the door hardware could prevent it from opening/closing, or you could risk scratching up the face of the adjacent door.
3: you’ll want the countertop at the seating area extended further out from just the edge of the cabinet on the exterior. Like any area you eat at, your legs tuck under the table top/counter area you eat it.
Rent-Hungry
Where’s the toe-kick?
csswimmer
You’re going to need fillers in some of those transition areas. This will keep doors from rubbing or hitting other cabinets. Also, I’m not digging the corners. You have diagonal uppers and lowers in the right side but what appears to be a dead corner base and straight upper. Everything would look harmonious and balanced if you chose one or the other and did it the same for all corners. Btw blind bases usually need to be pulled off the corner 6” to allow doors to function. One last thing, I would do stackers or taller cabinets to build it to the ceiling. The area above the cabinets is just a dust collector and shelf for fake 1991 ivy.
Ok-Answer-9350
Change the diagonal corner into an inside corner with lazy susan. That corner will be very hard to reach forward and keep clean the way it is. Center the range on that wall to give you more work space to the right of the range – that narrow countertop would not hold a large tray. Not sure what is going on with those open shelves next to the range – those look like grease and dust collectors.
I really like that shape kitchen, it is very efficient for people who really cook.
Dry-Coast-791
With the such a large space, I feel the design doesn’t work. It seems cramped and lacks character. Go back to the purpose of the kitchen. Who will use it? Children, seniors, or large family? Do they like to cook?
rnwolff1
The only thing that catches my eye (that hasn’t been mentioned) is the height difference in the upper cabinets. If it’s a design choice and your preference then go for it. However, the uppers on your sink wall look too high and any vertically average person is going to have difficulty reaching anything over the bottom shelf.
I personally hate peninsulas and would only advocate for an island. From the mock up it looks like you have the space for it but it might knock your seating area down to two. But if you do an island you can add depth by putting backside cabinets in.
Is there a reason the cabinets above the fridge aren’t the same height from the ceiling as the other uppers? I prefer the look of cabinets to all be aligned. So the upper line stays the same throughout the disconnected pieces, as well as the distance from countertop through out the plan. It reads cleaner to the eye.
Do you have a plan for a microwave? Is there already a space for a hidden trash can? A countertop microwave and exposed trash can would not go well with the beautiful modern plan you have going.
Great work otherwise. I hope your vision is soon realized!
GegeBrown
If you have the space for it, I’d widen the pantry next to the fridge, so that it is in line with the edge of the peninsula. You can never go wrong with a wider pantry.
katrileygirl
The cupboards need to be to the ceiling (consider glass ones @ the ceiling w/ lighting inside them & the solid ones underneath) & get rid of the horrible curtains on the window
TequilaMockingbird-1
Great job! Agree with the posts about the dishwasher and overhang. Another thing to consider is divided vertical shelves above the fridge for cookie sheets, etc. It makes that high cabinet more useful. https://pin.it/3GljQCq And if you go with a 90 degree corner, there is a product called a lemans pullout unit that really maximizes your storage space. https://www.kesseboehmer-cleverstorage.de/en/product-typology/corner-cabinets/lemans/
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I’m just going to list items, not to pick at anything, but it’s something I always consider for all kitchens I design and make.
1: you’ll want a 50mm filler between your dishwasher space and the cabinets beside it, to avoid the opening of your dishwasher clashing on your cabinet handles.
2: the cabinet that your dishwasher butts up to is currently a blind cabinet? Meaning you opening the doors and access the corner cavity from the 2 doors. An alternate *some* people prefer is to access your corner cavity from the side were your chairs are. It means you get full access of the corner and can not worry about digging things out of the corner cabinet which can get cluttered easy.
3: I know you’ve got an angled corner cabinet right of the sink, just check if you’d like a hardware option mounted internally (like a carousel) to offer greater storage potential. Personally I just get people to use a 90 degree corner over angled corner just because it offers better space.
4: I’m not sure of your rangehood ducting but if you’re after the best use of space, get an undermount rangehood, it means you don’t lose all the space around your current canopy rangehood and the overhead cabinets are all uniform and flush.
5: Add an overhang to the benchtop where your chairs sit up against. Ask your benchtop supplier how much you can overhang it (here in Aus we have certain overhang amounts appropriate to which thickness of stone you’re using, I’m not sure what is appropriate for your bench choice)
6: depending on how you’re managing your splashback, having changing splash heights can possibly add complexity and cost, such as a tiler having to make several cuts to tiles to fit around your cabinets, whereas if you have a constant gap it means a single tile dimension can be appropriate.
7: I know this may seem petty but it’s just a design concept but your subconscious will thank you later if you make the top height consistent across all areas, basically aligning the top of the overheads with your tall cabinets and cabs above your fridge. A second point about your fridge cabinet is to make those doors push-to-open as it can be a pain to reach your door handles if your fridge depth is greater than your cabinets.
Happy to give any more advice as a professional designer but you’ve aced a great design for the space!
50UClA50
What program is this?
_missadventure_
The same advice for spacers so your doors work may apply to the cabinet next to your fridge
BayGullGuy
This might be a personal thing but that range hood looks like a lot of wasted space and kind of odd in the middle of the cabinets. Especially with them connecting above it. I’d opt for a proper full size hood
Snoo-26568
I would bring the cabinets all the way to the ceiling and do a beautiful range hood. Right now it just looks small and awkward. Either do an undermount or make it into a statement. Maybe a big plaster one?
kdk_992000
The eating are, 3 chairs needs more of overhang
What about under cabinet lighting, if yes it will need a recessed on the bottom of the upper cabinets
uneasy-rl
Things to consider when remodeling your kitchen. *Consider centering sink *The sink is always 3″ less than the sink cabinet *Locate drain pipe for Dishwasher placement (if drain pipe not in wall meaning its visible, the DW will be on the opposite, and the cabinets placed where the drain pipe is located may need to be modified. *Will you need a waterline for refrigerator? *How high is your kitchen ceiling? Are their Soffits? How high do you want wall cabinets to be? *Normally, 18″ is considered standard clearance between countertop and bottom of cabinets. *How is your cooking area vented (downdraft? No Vent or vented to outside) for hood. *Make sure you are using a license bonded contractor and the correct permits are pulled for electrical and plumbing. *Do you want under-cabinet lighting or canned lighting.
chrunchy
Lots of great advice in this thread but I’ll throw in too… Double check your wall cabinets beside the window. Your design has cabinetry right up against the window where irl you want to ensure enough space for the case molding and a little extra for safety
And if the cabinet maker wants to double check your measurements absolutely let him/her. In fact be grateful for it!
Casserine
I don’t know a lot about actual kitchen design but as someone who cooks every day, the one thing that would bother me is that the fridge is so far away from counter space. If I’m taking everything I’m using out of the fridge, a counter should be next to the fridge for me to put everything on, preferably on the side opposite the door (so in this image a counter would be to the left of the fridge). But I say all this, not as a designer, but as someone who uses every inch of her kitchen. 🙂
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I’m not sure you have enough lights over the sink. You can cram at least five more in there.
Why don’t the cabinets go all the way to the ceiling? You have expensive looking ceilings and the cabinets will look inexpensive if they stay that size.
I feel it’s fine. Where does the microwave go? Personally I feel the fridge placement might be a bit too far away from prep space, but I don’t really see a better option with the doorway there.
The dishwasher needs to be moved to the other side of the sink or measured very carefully because it looks like it won’t open all the way because of the cabinet handles.
As of right now it looks like all the prep work will be done between the sink and the stove and there is plenty of room there for that.
Open cabinets above a stove top? Grease and dust collector. Put a trash can in a cabinet so you don’t lose space on a walkway and so it’s conveniently placed. The breakfast bar needs to be extended over the seats so someone can sit there comfortably, or have no seats and leave it.
Why the doorway? Can it be dealt with?
I would put some open shelves on the end of the fridge block to sort of soften it. I also quite dislike abrupt ends on cabinets and would extend it with a taper to the wall if you can’t get rid of that door.
Is there a plan to have an overhang at the breakfast bar?
Also, I would personally put a concealed rangehood instead of the feature hood
1: is the oven exhaust going into the wall? Otherwise, not sure how that would work with the light above it.
2: I think you may find your dishwasher placement extremely problematic being right up against the adjacent cabinets. If you’re measurements are not spot-fucking-on, the door hardware could prevent it from opening/closing, or you could risk scratching up the face of the adjacent door.
3: you’ll want the countertop at the seating area extended further out from just the edge of the cabinet on the exterior. Like any area you eat at, your legs tuck under the table top/counter area you eat it.
Where’s the toe-kick?
You’re going to need fillers in some of those transition areas. This will keep doors from rubbing or hitting other cabinets.
Also, I’m not digging the corners. You have diagonal uppers and lowers in the right side but what appears to be a dead corner base and straight upper. Everything would look harmonious and balanced if you chose one or the other and did it the same for all corners.
Btw blind bases usually need to be pulled off the corner 6” to allow doors to function.
One last thing, I would do stackers or taller cabinets to build it to the ceiling. The area above the cabinets is just a dust collector and shelf for fake 1991 ivy.
Change the diagonal corner into an inside corner with lazy susan. That corner will be very hard to reach forward and keep clean the way it is. Center the range on that wall to give you more work space to the right of the range – that narrow countertop would not hold a large tray. Not sure what is going on with those open shelves next to the range – those look like grease and dust collectors.
I really like that shape kitchen, it is very efficient for people who really cook.
With the such a large space, I feel the design doesn’t work. It seems cramped and lacks character.
Go back to the purpose of the kitchen. Who will use it? Children, seniors, or large family? Do they like to cook?
The only thing that catches my eye (that hasn’t been mentioned) is the height difference in the upper cabinets. If it’s a design choice and your preference then go for it. However, the uppers on your sink wall look too high and any vertically average person is going to have difficulty reaching anything over the bottom shelf.
I personally hate peninsulas and would only advocate for an island. From the mock up it looks like you have the space for it but it might knock your seating area down to two. But if you do an island you can add depth by putting backside cabinets in.
Is there a reason the cabinets above the fridge aren’t the same height from the ceiling as the other uppers? I prefer the look of cabinets to all be aligned. So the upper line stays the same throughout the disconnected pieces, as well as the distance from countertop through out the plan. It reads cleaner to the eye.
Do you have a plan for a microwave?
Is there already a space for a hidden trash can?
A countertop microwave and exposed trash can would not go well with the beautiful modern plan you have going.
Great work otherwise. I hope your vision is soon realized!
If you have the space for it, I’d widen the pantry next to the fridge, so that it is in line with the edge of the peninsula. You can never go wrong with a wider pantry.
The cupboards need to be to the ceiling (consider glass ones @ the ceiling w/ lighting inside them & the solid ones underneath) & get rid of the horrible curtains on the window
Great job! Agree with the posts about the dishwasher and overhang. Another thing to consider is divided vertical shelves above the fridge for cookie sheets, etc. It makes that high cabinet more useful. https://pin.it/3GljQCq
And if you go with a 90 degree corner, there is a product called a lemans pullout unit that really maximizes your storage space. https://www.kesseboehmer-cleverstorage.de/en/product-typology/corner-cabinets/lemans/
I’m just going to list items, not to pick at anything, but it’s something I always consider for all kitchens I design and make.
1: you’ll want a 50mm filler between your dishwasher space and the cabinets beside it, to avoid the opening of your dishwasher clashing on your cabinet handles.
2: the cabinet that your dishwasher butts up to is currently a blind cabinet? Meaning you opening the doors and access the corner cavity from the 2 doors. An alternate *some* people prefer is to access your corner cavity from the side were your chairs are. It means you get full access of the corner and can not worry about digging things out of the corner cabinet which can get cluttered easy.
3: I know you’ve got an angled corner cabinet right of the sink, just check if you’d like a hardware option mounted internally (like a carousel) to offer greater storage potential.
Personally I just get people to use a 90 degree corner over angled corner just because it offers better space.
4: I’m not sure of your rangehood ducting but if you’re after the best use of space, get an undermount rangehood, it means you don’t lose all the space around your current canopy rangehood and the overhead cabinets are all uniform and flush.
5: Add an overhang to the benchtop where your chairs sit up against. Ask your benchtop supplier how much you can overhang it (here in Aus we have certain overhang amounts appropriate to which thickness of stone you’re using, I’m not sure what is appropriate for your bench choice)
6: depending on how you’re managing your splashback, having changing splash heights can possibly add complexity and cost, such as a tiler having to make several cuts to tiles to fit around your cabinets, whereas if you have a constant gap it means a single tile dimension can be appropriate.
7: I know this may seem petty but it’s just a design concept but your subconscious will thank you later if you make the top height consistent across all areas, basically aligning the top of the overheads with your tall cabinets and cabs above your fridge.
A second point about your fridge cabinet is to make those doors push-to-open as it can be a pain to reach your door handles if your fridge depth is greater than your cabinets.
Happy to give any more advice as a professional designer but you’ve aced a great design for the space!
What program is this?
The same advice for spacers so your doors work may apply to the cabinet next to your fridge
This might be a personal thing but that range hood looks like a lot of wasted space and kind of odd in the middle of the cabinets. Especially with them connecting above it. I’d opt for a proper full size hood
I would bring the cabinets all the way to the ceiling and do a beautiful range hood. Right now it just looks small and awkward. Either do an undermount or make it into a statement. Maybe a big plaster one?
The eating are, 3 chairs needs more of overhang
What about under cabinet lighting, if yes it will need a recessed on the bottom of the upper cabinets
Things to consider when remodeling your kitchen.
*Consider centering sink
*The sink is always 3″ less than the sink cabinet
*Locate drain pipe for Dishwasher placement (if drain pipe not in wall meaning its visible, the DW will be on the opposite, and the cabinets placed where the drain pipe is located may need to be modified.
*Will you need a waterline for refrigerator?
*How high is your kitchen ceiling? Are their Soffits? How high do you want wall cabinets to be?
*Normally, 18″ is considered standard clearance between countertop and bottom of cabinets.
*How is your cooking area vented (downdraft? No Vent or vented to outside) for hood.
*Make sure you are using a license bonded contractor and the correct permits are pulled for electrical and plumbing.
*Do you want under-cabinet lighting or canned lighting.
Lots of great advice in this thread but I’ll throw in too… Double check your wall cabinets beside the window. Your design has cabinetry right up against the window where irl you want to ensure enough space for the case molding and a little extra for safety
And if the cabinet maker wants to double check your measurements absolutely let him/her. In fact be grateful for it!
I don’t know a lot about actual kitchen design but as someone who cooks every day, the one thing that would bother me is that the fridge is so far away from counter space. If I’m taking everything I’m using out of the fridge, a counter should be next to the fridge for me to put everything on, preferably on the side opposite the door (so in this image a counter would be to the left of the fridge). But I say all this, not as a designer, but as someone who uses every inch of her kitchen. 🙂
What software is this?