Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Our CVale Build - Plans submitted *happy dance* 5Feb 04, 2010 1:23 pm viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22766 - my build thread! Time waits for no man. Unless that man is Chuck Norris. Re: Our CVale Build - Plans submitted *happy dance* 7Feb 04, 2010 2:29 pm Hi McKelvie Congratulations - how very exciting. I too have had a look at your kitchen. I think perhaps I would be inclined to get rid of the middle island bench. You have lots of space down the side of your kitchen - where that window is. This would allow for your extra bench space, cook top, underbench oven but also give you all that space for overhead cupboards and wide drawers or cupboards either side of the oven. You could still have some windows - like in the pics I've added below, otherwise no window but a fantastic splashback. I would also increase the depth of the breakfast bar not only giving you extra work space but creating a communal informal gathering point in which to have friends chat with you if you are entertaining and happen to be working away in the kitchen. Just a suggestion but this idea might be something to consider. This is from one of the DA displays we walked through - I loved how they positioned the windows above the bench but below the overheads: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Keep us posted on what you decide. Cheers jbarry My build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=25713 13th Oct - Offer on block 4th Dec - Settlement of block scheduled (delayed due to titles) 22nd Feb - Titles Issued 17th Mar - Land Settlement 17th Mar - Pre-start meeting 2 28234 6 7897 Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 4601 |