Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 May 18, 2008 10:12 pm hey all,
just last minute decision for the kitchen. we have the choice between a L shape kitchen with island bench, or a parallel kitchen with a longer island bench. please note; - the parallel design has bifold DOOR access from kitchen and meals. - the L shape design has bifold WINDOW access from kitchen and DOOR access from meals. - we have free caesar stone to either design.. the parallel is worth 7200 and the L shape 4400... - we will be getting timber bifolds to either design anyway.. cant choose.. so you choose! theyre both practical in their own ways.. or should i get the more value Re: which kitchen configuration? ATLANTIQUE MK 2 - CARLISLE 2May 18, 2008 10:26 pm Parallel gets my vote. Re: which kitchen configuration? ATLANTIQUE MK 2 - CARLISLE 3May 18, 2008 10:30 pm I just checked the CH website. From their photos, the L shape is much more practical. Having a bifold door opening between the parallel bits of the kitchen would most likely turn out to be super annoying - think people coming in and out. The parallel kitchen is actually a fair bit smaller than the L too.
Judie Re: which kitchen configuration? ATLANTIQUE MK 2 - CARLISLE 4May 19, 2008 11:29 am A galley kitchen will get my vote everytime - as long as it caters for your needs.
Is the microwave in a good spot (not underbench)? Are fridge and pantry near by? Can you walk around the open dishwasher door (if there is a dishwasher)? Will making it a galley design turn the kitchen into a "walk through" zone? A galley kitchen can be smaller than an L shape yet still be more functional. Cheers, Earl Re: which kitchen configuration? ATLANTIQUE MK 2 - CARLISLE 6May 19, 2008 9:01 pm I prefer the L shaped too.. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Built the Nevada 42 Next project - landscaping! Re: which kitchen configuration? ATLANTIQUE MK 2 - CARLISLE 7May 19, 2008 9:06 pm Who’s website??? Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: which kitchen configuration? ATLANTIQUE MK 2 - CARLISLE 9May 19, 2008 9:19 pm OK found it…..
I have to say, I love this style of kitchen, I couldn’t find the L Shaped one, but this is GREAT!!!! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And while we are at it…..I love the timber wall panels in this photo! I want some! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com reply 10May 19, 2008 9:49 pm thanks for the replies everyone!
oh, and michelle, the first photo that you posted IS an l shaped kitchen! now i have a good idea! Re: which kitchen configuration? ATLANTIQUE MK 2 - CARLISLE 11May 20, 2008 9:47 am Yeah you’re right….. Guess I didn’t read you post properly about the centre bench. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: which kitchen configuration? ATLANTIQUE MK 2 - CARLISLE 12May 20, 2008 10:11 am I would normally say the parallel, but in your case I think the island going all the way to the bi-folds is a bit strange.
I am having pretty much that exact design but our island bench is cut short by 1 metre from the doors to the alfresco so even if the doors are closed you can walk around it. So for me in your case I would either do the L shape, or I would do parallel but cut the island short. And... of those two option I would choose the shorter island bench. Re: which kitchen configuration? ATLANTIQUE MK 2 - CARLISLE 13May 20, 2008 12:24 pm I'd choose the L shaped, the bi-fold window to outside will be terrific and the island bench has heaps of space/work area.
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