Can the sink fit? (design advice please)
Our plans were originally designed so the kitchen sink is in the island. However, I really REALLY want a 'clean' island with no sink. I just don't think it can fit though. Our kitchen will be roughly 3.8mx3.8m and the island will be approx 2mx1.1m. The cooktop will be around 900mm and we also want wall ovens. The more I write, the more I think I'm dreaming to think I can also fit a sink! Are there any magicians willing to provide any advice on how I can make its work without looking too squished?
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Kate
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Advice on Kitchen Sink Please
Comments (10)I've a friend with a Blanco sink that looks similar. The big issue is keeping it clean, because it's very hard to get the gunk out of those squared off corners. Personally, I'd go with something with rounded corners, even if they're only slightly rounded. We have an Oliveri Sonetto, which has modestly rounded corners (but is more expensive). http://www.harveynorman.com.au/kitchen-appliances/sinks-taps/oliveri-sonetto-undermount-sink.html That said, I don't think there's anything wrong with the quality of Blancos, it's the straight edge design that looks good in the magazines but is a pain to live with. You might have a look at Abey and some of the mid-range Clark sinks as well (our last house had a very serviceable Clark Monaco)....See MoreDesign advice please on small bathroom reno to queen of UNcreativity!
Comments (26)hi we have about six months ago now, re done our bath room , similar size to yours, and , i can take some photos and email them to you , we have maximised space, and walls , put in a white stone bath under the window , it is a metre in width , with a cool water spout coming off the centre under the window we pu t afalse ledge in to sit , candles etc on , , we tiles floor to ceiling, off white , wall mirror cabnit with three mirrors , inset into the wall so its only sits out a we bit from the wall tiles , floating bath room vanity , so that it makes the floor space look bigger , . matching stone square basin sits ontop of the vanity to one side so plenty of room to sit all your bath room stuff when need be , seperate shower all tiled as well , with inset , shelves for shampoo etc, also , when you open the bath room door and walk in when you close the bath room door behind it next to the shower is a very narrow floor to ceiling shelvec for towels, now the hole is there we jaust havent got the shelves put in yet. , we gt loads of comments as the bth room dosent look small evn though it is , , most expensive item the sqwat extra wide stone bath , made to order basin / tap ware and shower spray thing ,oh and the white stone vanity which we had made to order as well , due to the sizing ....See Moreinterior design advice please... for dining room.
Comments (18)Hi Mel, I agree with siriuskey. It seems a shame that the table is pushed against the wall as it a) limits the seating and b) "feels" quite awkward and cramped. From looking at your floorplan, it would seem that you have the space to pull it out, to the position shown on plan? It would mean re-positioning your lights, but I think would look a lot better. The same goes for the lounge/seating area - I would consider re-positioning the 2 armchairs (one with it's back to kitchen, the other opposite with its back to outdoor area) and adding a sofa under the window. It would mean repositioning your sideboard though. Consider a light large rug to delineate the lounge area and to also bring some light and texture into the room. I'd also consider a rug under the dining table, as you have a lot of dark timber which is pulling light out of the room...See MoreNeed design advice please – island bench!
Comments (17)Hi Mark, You might also check out kitchen design considerations in the Liveable Housing Design Guidelines They suggest for Gold Level that: (A) The kitchen space should be designed to support ease of movement and adaptation with: at least 1200 mm clearance in front of fixed benches and appliances (excluding handles); and slip resistant flooring. (B) Floor finishes should extend under kitchen cabinetry to enable cupboards to be removed without affecting the flooring. Where fixtures cannot be easily removed (e.g. ovens which are built in) the floor finishes should not be continued. And for Platinum (highest) Level that: As for the gold level except that the kitchen space described in (A) should be designed to support ease of movement and adaptation with: at least 1550 mm clearance in front of fixed benches and appliances (excluding handles); slip resistant flooring; and task lighting installed above work spaces. These standards are being considered for incorporation into the National Construction Code (BCA). They will not appear for a few years yet, but by considering and incorporating these principles now it may future-proof the house to some extent....See Moreinthemeadow
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siriuskey
4 years agoAnother idea, keeping all the tall units together,
fridge pantry ovens (I decided it would be better to swap the ovens and pantry as when I;am working at my island it's so easy to reach behind you to access pantry items from the drawers.
The cooking bench with cook top and sink together with ease of use for transference of hot water and pots.
It would also help to see how the kitchen fits into the other spaces
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PROpapercourtyard
4 years agopush everything to the bottom of screen with floor to ceiling cabinets with slide out shelves. This will open the entire left handside, allowing a window, or a splashback, or a sculptural rangehood but it is much cleaner and more rational to the eye and you should have the same amount of useable storage. If you're really bold, you could open up your island by making it open without cabinetry
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Sophie C.
4 years ago@Kate you might find this kitchen plan helpful. I renovated my house a few years ago & used a great Melbourne kitchen designer & manufacturer. I have my sink under a new window & the stove & under bench oven on the back wall. My island only has storage & the microwave. It's often my kitchen prep bench, but it can be a little cluttered with other things that might need a better home like mail 😅 My house is a single fronted Edwardian
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