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4 years ago

Hi everyone, firstly thank you for your feedback in advance! We are starting to think about the layout of our new kitchen. We prefer the look of the long island layout but are just concerned that the island might end up being too close to the dining table and make the whole open plan feel too cramped. However we've had kitchen designers tell us that both designs look good.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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siriuskey

4 years ago

Unable to read measurements can you repost

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pantrybutler
4 years ago
The layout on the right looks good but unfortunately I cannot read your dimensions
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Kate
4 years ago
Need dimensions. But a couple of layout issues for the Long Island plan. I’d move Stove at least 300 mm from edge. Fridge and pantry space looks small for kitchen size. I’d stop island before fridge as fridge is deeper than bench.
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4 years ago
Looks like a space with loads of potential with careful planning. Best of luck on your project.
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4 years ago
Hi M A.,

Plan on the right looks too crowded and it has a dead useless corner. I much prefer the simple straight layout of the second. BUT do not put cooktop on the island it is too dangerous. I do not like the sink there either but I much prefer that to the hot cooking. It is very difficult to read your plans and cannot see dimensions, but I would suggest the store: pantry and 'frige together, cooking: ovens and cooktop together if possible and sink and DW of course. But more importantly ensure there is at least 1200 bench space beside appliances such at cook top. Please do not fall for the "OH but I want it centered" then you have two useless bits of bench! Make sure there is a close by put down place from the wall oven. I do hope this helps and if you repost with easier to read measurements, I'm sure this will be easier.

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Margot
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4 years ago
Hi MA,

If you'd like some inspiration are finishes, you might want to check out 101 Kitchen and Bathroom Design Ideas.

Good luck Richard@themakeovergroup
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THE JOINERY STORE
4 years ago
Plan on right looks like a better layout overall but as stated above, you should reposition the stove. I'd advise against having the stove too close to the end/seating as it will be a hazard.

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