Browse Forums Building A New House Re: living and dining orientation 7Sep 27, 2020 10:40 pm oklouise always add scale sized furniture and fixtures and, although there is enough space for lounge and dining table, the kitchen feels cramped and do you also need space for storage cabinets, floor space for kids, a small desk, study nook etc?... my suggestions include: 1. move the fridge to open up the kitchen.. and now fridge is closer to alfresco, doesn't block access to sink, pantry and stove when open and two can work in kitchen together... broom can stand in pantry and old fridge space should be base and wall cabinets and/or open shelves 2. the walkway between stove and sink is much too narrow ... a 1m deep island is plenty for sink, dw and storage along one side and stools and knee space along the other.. even if you don't want stools the 1200 deep island is out of proportion to the whole room and a 1m deep island can still have storage along both sides 3. do you live in a hot climate and need to maximize ventilation and/or have gorgeous views in every direction? make sure that every window improves the inside of the house without unnecessary views of neighbours' that force your windows to always be covered and closed ..window location can limit furniture options 4. the sliding glass door should be closer to the kitchen for easier walkway to outside without having to navigate around the dining table.. and this allows some wall space in the corner for a kids' play space or tiny study nook and bookshelves and/or shallow storage cabinets 5. do you need/want a heater or fireplace...the size and style of heating will determine the options for the whole room so that decision needs to be considered before finalising plans something like this should be ok Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Thanks oklouise, I did think the island is a bit big. I can certainly reduce the size. Switching the sliding door to the other side is a brilliant idea! The orientation of the furniture is also very helpful, we can definitely do it that way. In this case we're happy without a study nook and a heater as the house will be ducted. Can anyone suggest a house layout where the kitchen-dining - living runs the length across the rear of the house left to right where our best view will be we… 0 4319 I would be wary. Is you site demilished but nothing else done? Sounds like liquidity problems to me. Our builder did the same. Got hundreds of thousands of dollars of… 2 15349 3 5549 |