New to Kitchens? Read Me First! (2020 Interim)
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Comments (591)Depends on where you live. Usually thru Google searches. Bigger metropolitan areas have better choices. NKBA.org has listings of designers in your area. Big box stores may have designers, but usually just "decorators" with no certification behind their name. Be sure and read this link.... https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5500754/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first Also when doing research you need to peruse these... Kitchen websites that are helpful http://starcraftcustombuilders.com/kitchen.design.rules.htm#.Wq1aeWrwaM8 https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/2767033/how-do-i-ask-for-layout-help-and-what-information-should-i-include https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638270/faq-kitchen-work-zones-what-are-they https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638304/faq-aisle-widths-walkways-seating-overhangs-work-landing-space-etc https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/3638376/faq-how-do-i-plan-for-storage https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/2699918/looking-for-layout-help-memorize-this-first [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/things-you-added-or-removed-that-you-love-regret-in-your-kitchen-renov-dsvw-vd~4273188[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/things-you-added-or-removed-that-you-love-regret-in-your-kitchen-renov-dsvw-vd~4273188) [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/10-tests-for-you-and-your-contractors-first-meeting-dsvw-vd~5332686?n=90[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/10-tests-for-you-and-your-contractors-first-meeting-dsvw-vd~5332686?n=90)...See MoreNew to Kitchens? Read Me First! (2020 Interim, Try #2)
Comments (3)All my other threads have now mysteriously re-appeared (i.e., I suspect the Houzz bug has been fixed). Let's use the first one I created and let this thread slowly fade away. Here's the one to go to: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5972404/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first-2020-interim#n=1...See MoreTesting: New to Kitchens? Read Me First! (August 2020)
Comments (1)All my other threads have now mysteriously re-appeared (i.e., I suspect the Houzz bug has been fixed). Let's use the first one I created and let this thread slowly fade away. Here's the one to go to: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5972404/new-to-kitchens-read-me-first-2020-interim#n=1...See MoreHelp with kitchen layout, new build
Comments (24)I know your question was about the location of the refrigerator -- hope you don't mind input on the kitchen as a whole? You said this is new construction, so, better to make changes while it's all just paper? The first thing I notice is that you have limited clearance on two sides of the island -- 36" is really not enough space, particularly if that measurement is cabinet to cabinet vs. countertop to countertop (the measurement will be 35" or less from countertop to countertop). I would consider turning the island so that the long side is perpendicular to the dining table (as well as reducing the width of the island -- see below). If I had to "steal" a foot from the workshop to have that work, I'd do it -- you will spend more time in the kitchen than the workshop (?) and you won't miss that 1' when you are in the workshop. Another happy result from taking that extra foot from the workshop is that the refrigerator would not be so constrained - there would be breathing room between it and the corner. In that scenario, I'd leave it where it is, but no matter where it is on that wall, I'd consider recessing it into the garage space if it is a normal full-size refrigerator, so that it doesn't stick out 6 inches into whatever walkway you have there -- on paper it doesn't look so bad, but in real life, if you are going to spend all that money (and it is ALL that money) on a kitchen, get the refrigerator right. I would make sure that there was seating for 4 people at the island, with at least one seat (2 better) on the dining room side (assuming you rotate the island to perpendicular), so that you are not all seated like you are in a diner. If there was one thing I could change about my kitchen -- that would be it. We have a similar set up to your plan and I thought we'd use the dining room table all the time -- not so much - you will end up eating at the island a lot, so you want enough seating for everyone/every day. With both you and your wife being 6'+, I would not reduce the overhang on the island to 12". I'd give up the backside cabinets (under the island) before giving up overhang for leg room. I think you would not even miss those cabinets, but every time you sit at an island with a 12" overhang, and bump against those cabinets, you will wish you had more of an overhang - 15" would be a minimum; more would be better. I'd give up some upper cabinet space on the sink wall to make that window a triple window, to bring more light into the kitchen - that's a personal preference -- I like a really bright kitchen - ymmv. Finally -- you did not ask for input at all on the whole mudroom/closet/gun safe? (I think that's what that is?), but it needs some work -- right now it's just a hallway, but it's a future bottleneck. If you try to put any benches/lockers, storage, you won't have room to walk through -- think about putting a 15" bench (or locker, etc.) along either of those walls, but particularly the 12.5' wall -- if someone is sitting, putting on shoes, etc. there is just no way anyone can comfortable get around them. Not sure the solution (smaller closet? smaller gun room? relocate gun room?), but needs work. Good Luck w/your build!...See Morejust_janni
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