kitchen storage
We have the first draft of our new build and I am doubting how much storage and bench space I have in the kitchen…
I really want a walk in pantry/butlers pantry with a servery window as we will eventually have an alfresco off that back wall, but I do want all our everyday kitchen things stored in the front part so cups, plates, bowls, cutlery, pots and pans etc.
Could it be re-configured or could the door work around the corner near that back door??
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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siriuskey
10 months agoWe need the missing dimensions top to bottom side I wonder about the door into the laundry. And think that the WIP is oversized at the expense of the kitchen and think about having a servery from the WIP to the outside Alfresco, WIP are usually for hiding away any mess, a servery window will expose that to the alfresco
oklouise
10 months agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (32)Hello @charlie_com Wow, what a great lot of advice and help. The Houzz community always amaze me with their generosity and info in helping homeowners with their project plans. And how exciting that you're looking at renovating! Your home has a lot of potential! I have a few comments to share which may be of use to you ... 1. Getting the design right - so it suits your family now, and into the future, (as well as creating a home that will sell well and quickly when the time comes) is a great way to start any project 2. Whilst your home is lines on a page, change is cheap - so whilst you may want to hurry up and get it built, it's worth taking the time to maximise every opportunity for your design, and to save time and money during construction, in the design phase. 3. Use professionals based on their specialty skills. Choose professionals you feel a good fit with, but that also have demonstrated experience in offering what you need. 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If you were about to invest $100,000 or $200,000 in the stock market, what level of expert would you speak to about that? Perhaps thinking about it that frame of mind will help. Because you could be spending this renovation money on anything - so it needs to be an investment that adds value to your home, and your lifestyle in it. I have lots of free help and advice on my website, and send out more in my free weekly UA News (which you can get by popping your email address in on my website). Best wishes as you progress with your planning for your home. Warm Regards Your Secret Ally, Amelia, UA x www.undercoverarchitect.com amelia@undercoverarchitect.com ps - here are some before and after shots of a home we renovated in The Gap. You can see more piccies here ... http://undercoverarchitect.com/portfolio/denning-st/...See MoreGood ideas to create more kitchen storage
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Comments (1)Need a full floor plan and maybe some pics along with what you want to achieve and budget...See MoreBeck Gourley
10 months agoBeck Gourley
10 months ago
Kate
10 months agoBeck Gourley
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10 months agoBeck Gourley
10 months agoI do like that laundry better. Thank you.
The area you have proposed sink though was going to be where I would have a little nook like this inspo pic
Beck Gourley
10 months agorojopen
10 months agodreamer
10 months agoBeck Gourley
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10 months agoSince you don’t regularly entertain then why do you need a butlers pantry? A normal walk in pantry would be good. This sketch is an alternative. Have a long bench on external wall, with bifold servery windows out to the alfresco. Have a long bench on bedroom wall with overhead cupboards. Have a appropriate size walk in pantry at end of bench. This will keep a sound barrier for door into bedrooms, and the kitchen mess can’t be seen from the lounge room. Make the island bench as long as possible, at the moment it is very small, especially if you eat at the island.
Beck Gourley
10 months agoBeck Gourley
10 months agoKate
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10 months agosiriuskey
10 months agoSomething else. By moving the back doors gives more width to the kitchen. I have added a couple of extra doors, IE: Media and master suite just ideas which can be removed.
I have also separated the Teenagers bedrooms from the little ones, cheers
Beck Gourley
10 months agoBeck Gourley
10 months agosiriuskey
10 months agoI have had another look at your floorplan and as we all know there is more than one way to do things. My previous suggestion to move one of the "Twin" back doors across to the Butlers Pantry is better but if you were to open up the other end of the Pantry you could possibly do away with that door as you plan on a servery window to the alfresco, this would give you a longer benchtop.
Plus my suggested Media/Teens room having access to the kitchen, Important for teenagers, plus a sliding door to the same alfresco you wouldn't need that Pantry door? I have moved the fridge to work with this floorplan..
Just something else for you to consider
Beck Gourley
10 months ago
Michelle Forest
10 months ago
oklouise