New kitchen and bathroom

We have chipboard work tops in the kitchen, they're very well made, it has a seal on it so it's hard wareing. Still use table mats for hot dishes and a chopping board.

 

It would be more expensive but they do say that the fridge, cooker and sink should be in a triangle so a sink in the island?

Better view for the person washing any dishes too.

 

I ruled it out as you do have to be careful, and use cutting board always, and hot pads etc.

 

Is there space for a dishwasher? There only seems to be a hob there, is the cooker free standing or are you having an eye level oven too?

 

The sink under the window is perfect. Always place your dishwasher under the counter area below the cupboards where you plan to store your plates and glassware. Easier to unload.

I have my cooktop in my peninsula on the cupboard side of the area so that whilst cooking I can talk to guests/family sitting at the other side of the unit. Under the cooktop are drawers holding stove top cookery.- pots pans etc. Drawers to the side of the cooktop hold utensils for cooking and spices. Running wiring for the cooktop to the island would be less expensive than trying to put water there.

Wall ovens and microwave would be efficient if placed in the corner. I wish I had done that! Then under the ovens more drawers or a cupboard for oven cookery.

Now you have your triangle.

Dimensions would be nice to see I've only designed a couple dozen kitchens but know that you need to keep things functional as to how you live, not some designers' concept.

 

Oops, ignore what I said. You don't have cellars there so a cooktop with downdraft, is out of the question!

And just noticed the numbers, I assume those are centimeters

 

I can recommend solid wood worktops Ours are 40mm solid Oak,been in for 15 years or so,oil them once a year and look as good as new when done,only takes 10 mins to do.I always use chopping boards and still would if they were Granite or any other worktops.

I also recommend slide out draws in base cupboards,saves you crawling around on your hands and knees to see whats at the back of them.
I can't say I'm 'big' on 'Islands' it would just give me more surface to pile stuff on..

 

Islands are absolutely fabulous when entertaining. It becomes an area to lay out a spread of hors d'oeuvres and place wine glasses etc.

Then during the week, yes, a breakfast area and place for the family to chat whenever food is involved. Keeps the edibles in the kitchen and out of the family room.

 

make sure you put an electric outlet on the side of your island, or two if you can. it really is awesome to sit there with a computer, or mixer to have a plug right on the side.