Can i convert my powder room into a walk in kitchen pantry
Katherine Wolfe
9 years ago
Hi i have a powder room next to my kitchen which is 1m (wide) by 2.2m (length). I am trying to work out if it could be turned into a functional kitchen/butler pantry. I am just not sure if the width will make it impracticable and not worth the hassle of moving the toilet. Thoughts? Thank you
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Comments (5)There is a difference in proposing changes for the purpose of your own functional needs, as opposed to speculative value-adding purpose. The latter is always a roll of the dice and trying to 2nd guess potential buyers, which is (IMO) never a sensible approach to a building project. Without understanding the entire house/scenario, it's impossible to offer judgement one way or the other. Design decisions should always be considered in the overall scheme of things, and as always balanced against your goals and of course costs involved. A Bedroom straight off a dining room will not be very appealing, however potentially a small study space could be deemed a logical /practical space. If you're serious about it best seek professional design assistance to help you work through your options. Cheers PD :)...See MoreKatherine Wolfe
9 years agoThank you for your feedback. Here is a pic of the existing floor design. The one I put up at the start is already a proposed modified version. We were thinking of maybe increasing the width of the toilet/proposed pantry and making the proposed study a but smaller
Katherine Wolfe
9 years ago
Judith Turner
9 years ago
Robyn ...
9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoI don't think your current kitchen plan is going to work.
Your current kitchen plan may end up a bit tight... how much space between the open dishwasher or oven and the opposite cupboards? I estimate that to be 40-50cm... I think you may end up with a one person kitchen. No need for a big pantry.
2c.... keep the toilet where it is. keep the study where it is. Draw a horizontal line across from your existing toilet wall and chop a big chunk off the living space (or what was the formal dining). The new space is your butlers pantry. Slide the entry door to the right by 60-90cm. Your new butlers pantry is 3.2x2.2m.
Put your sink against the toilet wall - and the dishwasher. You have easy access for plumbing with the WC utilities. Then you just need a small sink in the kitchen next to the stove for filtered water and washing your vegies etc.
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Put your fridge against the toilet wall too... and plumb that in. Because by the money you save you can get a fancy new french door fridge with a cold water tap on it...
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