Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Mar 14, 2012 8:26 am 2010, June : Land bought (1700sqm, battleaxe block). That's it so far! We're in the design phase .... Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 4Mar 14, 2012 11:00 am 2010, June : Land bought (1700sqm, battleaxe block). That's it so far! We're in the design phase .... Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 5Mar 14, 2012 11:07 am 2010, June : Land bought (1700sqm, battleaxe block). That's it so far! We're in the design phase .... Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 7Mar 14, 2012 11:54 am Our Homebuilding Thread 17th Nov - 1st meeting with PJB architect 27th Feb - Signed contract 23rd Mar - Plans approved 3rd Apr - Slab laid 18th Apr - Roof On 10th May - Lock-up 26th June - Handover Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 8Mar 14, 2012 12:03 pm 2010, June : Land bought (1700sqm, battleaxe block). That's it so far! We're in the design phase .... Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 9Mar 14, 2012 2:49 pm Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 10Mar 14, 2012 3:07 pm Just a comment about the sink being centred on the island. I have mine centred on our island and it's an absolute pain. If it was down towards one end it gives you a large expanse of working area. If in the centre you get two smaller work areas. I wish I could redo mine. I love your layout though:) Handover February 2011 Happy with our home Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 11Mar 14, 2012 3:10 pm CuttingEdgeKitchens I would face the roller door cabinets towards each other. I would have the 300mm wide and full depth of the bench top. Similar to this kitchen I did a few years ago. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The full length door that covers the side of the roller shutter cabinet opens to allow acess above and below the roller shutter! I dont like how short this kitchen is. It would have looked alot better 3-400mm higher. Unfortunately the window was already there. The two doors above the sink are the "up and over" doors. They use a Blum Aventos HK mechanism. Thanks for that. What a great idea, I would never have thought of that. Can you still get to the contents of the rollador cabinet when the main door is opened? 2010, June : Land bought (1700sqm, battleaxe block). That's it so far! We're in the design phase .... Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 12Mar 14, 2012 3:14 pm I am a huge fan of utility cupboards but I don't like the look of the roller doors (just my opinion)- although it is slightly better when facing the inside. I like the idea of having kettle, toaster and coffee machine in the one spot. I have drawn the utility cupboard on the left but it could go on the right. I would put bifold doors on them - I have always had 1200mm wide utility cupboards but could work smaller. I like the fact that you can have all of the essentials to make toast and a cuppa right there at your fingertips (just milk from fridge). Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Sink down towards one end would be my preference also! Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 13Mar 15, 2012 7:20 am Pete_n_Pet Thanks for that. What a great idea, I would never have thought of that. Can you still get to the contents of the rollador cabinet when the main door is opened? The main door opens and shows a laminated side of the roller shutter cabinet. I supose you could have part of it cut out so you can get access from both sides. You would need a 100mm strip at the front though for the shutte mechanism. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 15Mar 15, 2012 3:45 pm danniB I really like Rocketships idea The only thing about that design I dont like its that the symmetry is totaly lost. I do like bifold appliance cabinets. They are great! Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 16Mar 15, 2012 4:22 pm CuttingEdgeKitchens danniB I really like Rocketships idea The only thing about that design I dont like its that the symmetry is totaly lost. I do like bifold appliance cabinets. They are great! This is my dilemma. Love Rocketship's idea, but don't want to lose the symmetry .....there's always a compromise that has to be made, isn't there? 2010, June : Land bought (1700sqm, battleaxe block). That's it so far! We're in the design phase .... Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 17Mar 15, 2012 4:25 pm I like that a kitchen plan has some symmetry but I don't think that a kitchen needs to be a mirror image of itself to work - does that make sense?? Colours and material will help to bring a look together. Just another thought. Have you considered having just 2 linen cupboards instead of 3 which would allow you to move the door along to get an even longer kitchen. If you did that it would allow you to add an extra pantry cupboard. Move the utility cupboard to the fridge end (and the island along a little) which would also help with symmetry . This would give you the extra storage while maintaining the look of space with no overhead cupboards. I'm not sure if this allows enough room for your dining table??? Something like this: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Here is a pic of the utility cupboard we had in a previous home which gives you an idea of the look http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i439/rocketship2009/104077290bl1181703755.jpg I'll stop making suggestions now - I'm sorry to keep popping up but I just love kitchen design!!! So fun!! At that end of the day, it is your kitchen, it has to work for your family!!! Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 18Mar 15, 2012 4:26 pm Sorry, missed your last post... moving it to the other end helps with symmetry a little if that concerns you! Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 19Mar 15, 2012 4:35 pm rocketship I like that a kitchen plan has some symmetry but I don't think that a kitchen needs to be a mirror image of itself to work - does that make sense?? Colours and material will help to bring a look together. Just another thought. Have you considered having just 2 linen cupboards instead of 3 which would allow you to move the door along to get an even longer kitchen. If you did that it would allow you to add an extra pantry cupboard. Move the utility cupboard to the fridge end (and the island along a little) which would also help with symmetry . This would give you the extra storage while maintaining the look of space with no overhead cupboards. I'm not sure if this allows enough room for your dining table??? Great idea but unfortunately would shrink our dining room too much. rocketship Here is a pic of the utility cupboard we had in a previous home which gives you an idea of the look http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i439/rocketship2009/104077290bl1181703755.jpg rocketship I'll stop making suggestions now - I'm sorry to keep popping up but I just love kitchen design!!! So fun!! At that end of the day, it is your kitchen, it has to work for your family!!! No need to apologise. Thank you so much for the suggestions. It's great to have another fresh person to take a look, make suggestions and challenge our ideas. I really enjoy it too. Thanks! 2010, June : Land bought (1700sqm, battleaxe block). That's it so far! We're in the design phase .... Re: Do you think this kitchen layout works? 20Mar 15, 2012 6:45 pm Not a fan of the roller shutter either, much prefer a bifold, cant you just do two smaller bifolds either side? Are you sure about only having a 600mm cooktop and rangehood? Thats my only other comment. I have a large island bench and will have the sink to one end, No. It's not original. Circa early to mid 90s would be my guess and maybe even as late as early 2000s 1 3664 You never have a fridge against wall as you’ve drawn. The doors can’t open past 90 degrees and it’s difficult and maybe impossible to remove drawers 2 8199 Hi, We're building a double-storey in Perth and I'm undecided with the kitchen sink situation. 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