Help with kitchen and laundry layouts
This is further to my post requesting help with bathroom layouts.
Our house is 30 years old and in original condition. I would really appreciate some advice on the best layout for our kitchen. At the moment it has very little storage and we have 2 kitchen dressers to help with this. It is quite a good size but we believe the layout could be so much better. We have thought of having an island bench but it would have to run in the other direction to the current bench and we are unsure if this would look right. But we think this would be the best way to allow more cabinets for storage.
We are thinking of having a walk in pantry in area adjoining the laundry. However not sure of best way to do this. Where should the door go?
We had thought at one stage of opening up the family room to the rumpus room but this would mean losing a large built in cabinet on this wall which is vital for storage. Any ideas on other options? If we did open this up we would like doors on it so it could be closed off.
I have attached a plan of the house and kitchen area with dimensions.
Any comments or ideas at all would be much appreciated.
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oklouise
4 years agojbakerfc
4 years agoHi oklouise. Thank you for your reply. I have updated and attached the plan with the measurements you requested. The depth of the shelves in each of the cupboards is 450mm.
I have also attached photos of the current pantry and the built in wall unit that divides the family room and rumpus.
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Comments (16)Hi James, I've got two configurations for you: The first thing to say is YOU NEED an air lock between bathroom and kitchen. Doing anything to this weight supporting wall between kitchen and this room is ok with engineering and steel! Plan A would work if the loo is in that exact place and hopefully the two doors will stop the dining/loo conversations. I think I prefer Plan B. Yes it is a shower only but a 1200 x 900 and this plan has hinge doors which are cheaper, although for the kitchen/laundry you could use a CSD. They are out of the way when you want it open. I like that both plans have heaps of storage options: I would suggest a dirty linen basket under trough (which could double as another vanity) No way the kids can miss putting the dead sox in the right place! Under bench washing machine frees the bench for sorting, folding, cat bed! under the bench can be dog bed, gardening stuff, sports equipment, etc, Then over head cupboards maybe 400 deep and 2100 long from 1400 above floor to ceiling (don't know what that is) with a rail under it to finish drying or airing clothes. The cupboard in either plan can be for linen, Chrissy tree, Hide and seek children, pantry or all of the above! And of course the vanity can have drawers/doors below bench.In plan B you could put a mirrored shaving cabinet into the wall, or Plan A would need to be proud of the wall because of the cavity sliding door. I would love to see you use clear glass in both windows as the outlook onto the garden becomes the feature and of course the laundry can have a full length view. I commend these plans to you and wish you my best service always. If you have questions or would like elevations, please do not hesitate to call. And may I suggest you pop a review on my profile here on Houzz so I can help others with their plans too. Regards Margot...See MoreNeed help with the layout of laundry and pantry combined!!
Comments (18)An Update on my option 1 plan with the laundry behind bifold doors stacked washer/dryer with separate sink. The dryer would need to be ducted, This laundry can be used as per normal laundry days with doors open to sort used linen and once machine is started close doors off, this works along the lines of a Euro laundry. Access to outside clothes line can be via the pantry dish washing space or via the kitchen dining doors to the clothes line. When bringing dry clothing into the house once again via the dining doors which can give the opportunity to sort things on the dining table. There's a sliding door between the laundry and the dishwashing area, both have a dedicated sink. Tanya could you please post the whole floorplan as already requested, this can really help get the best result cheers...See More70s Reno - Laundry and kitchen layout - do we combine?
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Comments (20)You need to sit down with an architect and go through all of your wants. They can look at all the competing aspects including views overshadowing. And your specific details. We are probably only making this harder with limited information. It will be money well spent on what is probably the biggest purchase you ever make...See Morejbakerfc
4 years agojbakerfc
4 years ago
siriuskey
4 years agoThis was my rough idea without confirmed dimensions that I posted in response to your bathroom post
jbakerfc thanked siriuskeyoklouise
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agomy suggested island bench would be from 750 to 900 mm deep and up to 2100 long mostly drawers with overhang on one side for stools and/or shallow storage... the space between the island and sink and stove is 1100mm and the walkway between the island and the new pantry 1250mm... location of the sink depends on how you like to work...sink and dw at the left (still has a view out the window and access for others to help with the dishes and space along the window between sink and stove for preparation and island is free for serving, unpacking groceries or quick meals and the stove out of the way at the end .. the storage wall in the family room could be made out of freestanding modules to create a small desk near the window and combination of ta;; short and wall storage to suit what you need to store and similar freestanding units (tall shallow bookshelves with glass doors?) could be useful for dinnerware, glasses, table linen and serving ware in the dining room
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