Major Kitchen Reno - layout dillema
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Comments (28)It is awkward and trying to work with the space we were given and the existing windows and on other info makes it very hard. But Houzz is a place to ask for ideas and I love to push the boundaries so that it makes you think about what just might be possible so that you don't end up with another same old same old space. I haven't noticed that Island benches are no longer desired..Anne is using a professional cabinet maker and was looking for inspiration/ideas for when she meets him/her. You might be surprised just how much experience some Houzzers have under their belts...See MoreKitchen design for reno before council planning approval?
Comments (8)Why wouldn't you get your architect to provide a sketch design of the kitchen? As in like a preliminary sketch of what it could look like from the front? That should help clarify any concerns you may have. On occasions where something like this is important to the client I'll knock up a rough sketch to demonstrate how I visualise it integrating and managing the requirements that (should) have been defined in the design brief. In regards to finishes etc that really doesn't need to happen now, but layout should be relatively clear and indicated on the plan as to say where the sink, fridge, oven, pantry, mixing centre, dishwasher etc are positioned. That can be shown at 1:100 no issue. Your architect (should) be the logical person to best understand the space and balance of it all.. I've commented many times previously how design is an "inside to out" process, and so the architecture resolved should have been super responsive to the specific (client) requirements of the internal fit-out and the design process should have managed this competently so you don't get down the line and go "oh, we now can't find that french door fridge or wall over etc". If you're not sure about that level of detail, you're still in design and not at planning IMO. You're right on one hand in that it needs to be "designed" and resolved now, but also understand that there needs to be some flexibility at your end as when you're dealing with council nothing's 100% and it could be a waste of time designing internals before planning - definitely your architect's correct in his advice on the typical process. We sometimes integrate/incorporate"sub" design consultants such as interiors to handle the fine detail of fit-out if the project calls for it, however invariably it's down the line at width late documentation (Stage 3) or early construction (Stage 4), but never in Stage 2 planning Hope this helps Cheers PD :) www.pauldistefanodesign.com...See MoreReno advice needed
Comments (15)we can't suggest a price without much more information so you should employ a builder to investigate the existing house, make an accurate plan of what you might be able to do and provide a quote....if the existing house is in perfect condition i would expect to spend at least $50,000 for new kitchen cabinets and bathroom fixtures in the same locations but to add an extra bathroom and rearrange walls and move plumbing to new locations might cost hundreds of thousands plus extra unexpected costs like asbestos removal and structural problems ...it could be cheaper to build a new house ..you need local professional advice...See MoreCan't agree on furniture layout: Kitchen/Dining/Living (30sqm)
Comments (10)Thanks Dreamer & Congo for your suggestions. Kates layout is how I want to position everything long term but that won't happen for 3-5 years at a minimum ( and partner still isnt sold on the table location as it leaves a huge empty space at the entry) That tall cabinet in the kitchen is home to easy access for drinking glasses/dinner plates/coffee machine/food processor/extra food draws (PPT is oddly positioned between the fridge and cabinet and we need it for the coffee machine due to lack of bench space to house it 24/7, the "blue" item is our grocery bags as we havent found a more functional place for them and even if we move the cabinet over, it's still to narrow for any furniture so I'm considering it "dead space" for now until we renovate the kitchen. Our gas stove has to be manually lit every time and the gas oven barely works so we are using the microwave cabinet to house our mini oven until we have more money to renovate the kitchen (I want to replace it as our cooking is limited to a microwave sized dish but havent convinced myself if its worth it if we renovate and convert long term to gas stove/electric oven in a few of years). Unfortunately, everyones suggestions for multiple chairs for our living room I honestly think it just isnt feasible for the size of the space where the sunroom doors are positioned (which will stay as a double door) so I think long term we need to stick to only 1 seated lounge maximum 2m long. Re: the TV, we have a 75" in the bedroom and an unused 40" which will be the better option for the living room one day when its less clutered. It's a real struggle for our table as I don't like the 6 seater for the "size" of the home but it's our only option for entertaining guests as there is 0 outdoor entertainment space (realistically a 4 seater would be ample for a 2/3 bedder. None of our car/alcohol cabinets will suit being positioned along the window wall due to their height and widths as they will block the window. Our laundry is external to the home and is roughly 1.2x1.5m and the sink is in the middle of the wall. It's a horrendous layout but I found out it was an addition paid for and provided by the government i'd say around 10 years ago as it was originally a commission home. It isn't even waterproofed properly (yikes). It has enough room to house our washing machine, the sink in middle of the wall and our chest freezer. Nothing else fits so we are designing our IKEA PAX closet in our bedroom to house a majority of our shoes. In all honesty, we own too much and have kind of just shoved acerage sized living into a small commission home and tried to make it work (but its a struggle), we were gifted so many large pieces that are all mis-matched. I love all your ideas and suggestions and I hope that one day when we have enough coin to design and have a coherent theme and properly planned layout for the living areas and kitchen we can implement some of your ideas. Thankyou all!...See MoreHU-810180086
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